NOW on PBS = Aug. 1, 2008 = Alaska: The Senator and the Oil Man

[L. Coyote]

NOW Newsletter: Friday, August 1, 2008 (Check local listings)

Alaska: The Senator and the Oil Man
Alaska Senator Ted Stevens has been indicted for failing to disclose gifts he received from VECO, an Alaska-based oil services company. But his indictment is only the latest news -- and perhaps the tip of the iceberg -- in an ongoing political scandal that's rocking the state and Congress.

This week, NOW goes behind the breaking headlines to shine a bright light on the scandalous connection between VECO and Alaska's old-boy political network.

» About the Show - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/347/index.html

Big Oil, Big Influence
NOW features a web-exclusive report detailing how the oil and gas industry navigated Washington's power structures during the past eight years.

The article connects the dots between the industry's biggest spenders and the favorable policy outcomes they received. The report also exposes the connections between Big Oil and certain 2008 presidential candidates.

A NOW Online special investigative report.

» Read the Report - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/347/oil-politics.html

Timeline: Alaska Corruption Scandal
Follow the key events of Alaska's corruption scandal.

» See the Timeline - http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/347/alaska-corruption.html

[rpannier]

1. Too bad this didn't come up in September

When he couldn't get his name off the ballot.

I know that may sound weasely.
But, I'd love to take the Alaskan senate seat.

And a scandal ridden candidate on the ballot would probably have helped Obama as well.

Nothing like having two dead-weight scandal ridden losers (Stevens and Young) on the ballot helping drag down the decrepud coot at the top.

[L. Coyote]

2. Begich had a nine point lead before the indictments. Alaska is turning BLUE!!

This race is over.

[rpannier]

4. But....If Stevens loses the primary

The race could take a decidedly different turn

[callous taoboy]

7. The other R's are a lot less well-known than Begich who is very popular

and squeaky clean.

[L. Coyote]

3. Let's keep this "reminder" kicked today.

[L. Coyote]

5. It is that time of day!!

[callous taoboy]

6. Heh, got to see some of my old stomping grounds. Great program and

it really sounds like Palin may be all right. I was visiting last summer when Anderson went down and me and my buddies were yucking it up to the big-time.

BTW- Ben Stevens....Oh Ben....ready for your bright orange jump suit, son?

:rofl: