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The ridiculous witch hunt directed against Mark Begich continues.

The city of Anchorage just underwent its annual audit like it always does. And the very reputable firm of Mikunda Cottrell did the audit. And the very reputable Standard & Poor’s just gave us a double A bond rating.  But, the Sullivan/Starr folks are not satisfied.  They’re still whining years later, accusing the previous city administration and then mayor (now U.S. Senator) Mark Begich of financial funny business.

Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery
The State of the Union
Wednesday, January 27, 2009
Washington, DC

Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union.  For two hundred and twenty years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty.  They have done so during periods of prosperity and tranquility.  And they have done so in the midst of war and depression; at moments of great strife and great struggle.

Read more: President Obama's State of the Union Speech

Declaring "I don't quit," an embattled President Barack Obama vowed in his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to make job growth his topmost priority and urged a divided Congress to boost the still-ailing economy with a new burst of stimulus spending. Despite stinging setbacks, he said he would not abandon ambitious plans for longer-term fixes to health care, energy, education and more.

President Obama took office a year ago amid an array of challenges unparalleled in our lifetime.

Read more: President Obama’s Record – Rescue, Rebuild, Restore