Seven Palin Aides to Testify in Abuse-of-Power Probe

by: The Associated Press

McCain campaign spokespersons Meghan Stapleton, right, and Edward O'Callaghan in Anchorage, Alaska, doing damage control as the Troopergate probe of Governor Sarah Palin heats up. (Photo: Al Grillo / AP)

    Anchorage, Alaska - Seven aides to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have reversed course and agreed to testify in an investigation into whether the Republican vice presidential nominee abused her powers by firing a commissioner who refused to dismiss her former brother-in-law.     There is no indication, however, that Palin or her husband will now agree to testify in the legislative inquiry, which has dogged her for the past several months and could hurt John McCain in the final weeks of the presidential race. »