Public Health Division Director Bev Wooley's last day was Wednesday. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jay Butler, left the Department of Health and Social Services June 22.
The Juneau Empire reported Wooley's departure may be linked to Palin's anti-abortion views. Wooley declined to comment to the Empire but told division staff in an e-mail her departure was "per Governor Palin's request."
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JUNEAU (AP) - A second state health official has left her job in Alaska, and her departure may be connected to Gov. Sarah Palin's anti-abortion views.
Public Health Division Director Bev Wooley's last day was Wednesday. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jay Butler, left the Department of Health and Social Services June 22.
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Associated Press Writer
ANCHORAGE - Visitors to Denali National Park were greeted Thursday by strikers waving and carrying signs at the entrance amid a labor dispute that has served as a distraction during the busy July 4th weekend at the 6 million-acre park.
ANCHORAGE - Visitors to Denali National Park were greeted Thursday by strikers waving and carrying signs at the entrance amid a labor dispute that has served as a distraction during the busy July 4th weekend at the 6 million-acre park.
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By MARY PEMBERTON
Associated Press Writer
ANCHORAGE - Visitors to Denali National Park were greeted Thursday by strikers waving and carrying signs at the entrance amid a labor dispute that has served as a distraction during the busy July 4th weekend at the 6 million-acre park.
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"I betcha I'd have more endurance," she told Runner's World magazine.
"My one claim to fame in my own little internal running circle is a sub-four marathon" in Anchorage, she said, referring to her 2005 sprint in the Humpy's Marathon in which she beat the four-hour mark by 24 seconds. "What I lacked in physical strength or skill, I made up for in determination and endurance," she said.
"My one claim to fame in my own little internal running circle is a sub-four marathon" in Anchorage, she said, referring to her 2005 sprint in the Humpy's Marathon in which she beat the four-hour mark by 24 seconds. "What I lacked in physical strength or skill, I made up for in determination and endurance," she said.
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ANCHORAGE (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she'd come out ahead if she went one-on-one with fellow jogger President Barack Obama in a long run, according to an interview published online Tuesday.
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