[Virginia Ridgerunner]

In his report, attorney Thomas Daniel said his interpretation of the ethics act is consistent with common sense.

An ordinary citizen facing legal charges is not likely to be able to generate donations to a legal defense fund, he wrote. "In contrast, Governor Palin is able to generate donations because of the fact that she is a public official and a public figure. Were it not for the fact that she is governor and a national political figure, it is unlikely that many citizens would donate money to her legal defense fund."

Thomas M. Daniel

He's a Rat

[free me]

Does the Trust Agreement comply with Alaska gift law?

Yes. The Trust sets up strict guidelines on who can or cannot contribute to the Trust. For instance, neither Alaska registered nor federally registered lobbyists may make a contribution. Corporations may not contribute. The Trust limits how the money is spent.

Alaska Statute (“AS”) 39.52.130 Improper Gifts provides as follows, “(a) a public official may not solicit, accept, or receive, directly or indirectly, a gift, whether in the form of money, service, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, employment, promise, or in any other form, that is a benefit to the officer’s personal or financial interests, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift is intended to influence the performance of official duties, actions or judgment.”

The Trust has a specific provision to address this law and states: “The Trust shall not accept any donation that is given, offered, or promised in any way or for any purpose that, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Trustee, would be a violation of any federal, state, or local law” and “The Trust shall not accept any donation that is made upon a condition that it be paid or applied other than for the purpose of the Trust.”

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Rat linky no worky right...

Let's try here.

He donated a $1,000 to Kerry.

[maggief]

Contributor Occupation Date Amount Recipient
DANIEL, CAROL
ANCHORAGE,AK 99507 SELF/LAWYER 5/24/06 $1,000 Democratic Party of Alaska (D)
DANIEL, CAROL
ANCHORAGE,AK 99501 SELF EMPLOYED/LAWYER 9/17/08 $500 Obama, Barack (D)
DANIEL, CAROL
ANCHORAGE,AK 99501 SELF EMPLOYED/LAWYER 9/30/08 $500 Obama, Barack (D)
DANIEL, CAROL
ANCHORAGE,AK 99501 SELF-EMPLOYED/LAWYER 9/30/08 $250 Begich, Mark (D)
DANIEL, CAROL H
ANCHORAGE,AK 99501 SELF/ATTORNEY 2/8/08 $250 Berkowitz, Ethan A (D)

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veromi.com

. DANIEL, CAROL Y (Age 60)

Associated names:

DANIEL, CAROL H
Available(5) Available ANCHORAGE, AK Possible Roommates / Associates:

DANIEL, THOMAS MILES (Age 63)

[Josh Painter]

Re: Thomas M. Daniel of the AK Personnel Board

“American Civil Liberties Union - Member”

Red Alert! Red Alert!

- JP