As an ex-pat Alaskan, the unfolding Ted Stevens story interests me greatly. TPM is reporting that the committee aid accused of keeping Senator-for-Life (not so much anymore) Ted's books did not disclose any personal compensation from the Senator, indicating something amiss.
Respondent DiFi Fan reported this link in a post to the story that indicates Barbara Flanders not only received huge raises but was ultimately compensated around $152,000 annually. Not bad for a finance clerk.
Just a little bit more below the fold.
Such raises certainly raise suspicion. But it got me thinking, how does Ted compensate the rest of his staff?
Check it out.
That's right, his two highest-paid legislative staffers, Chief of Staff and Legislative Director made about $110,000 and $128,000. Let me see. CoS and LD in low 100s versus finance clerk at $152,000?
There's much more to this.