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The public safety director whom Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin fired in July is requesting a fact-finding hearing before the state Personnel Board.

Walter Monegan says his reputation has been "unjustifiably tarnished" by a false accusation of misconduct.

Monegan, a gubernatorial appointee, says Palin fired him because he resisted pressure to sack State Trooper Mike Wooten, who had gone through an acrimonious divorce and custody battle with Palin's sister. Read full article »

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