| Was a Director of Embattled Sen. Stevens's 527 Group. Gov. Sarah Palin began building clout in her state's political circles in part by serving as a director of an independent 527 political group organized by the now embattled Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. Palin's name is listed on 2003 incorporation papers of the "Ted Stevens Excellence in Public Service, Inc.," a 527 group that could raise unlimited funds. |



