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Annual dividend for Alaskans will be $1,305

Sep. 23, 2009
Nearly every Alaskan will receive $1,305 this year just for living in the far north state. Gov. Sean Parnell on Wednesday announced the amount of the annual Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, to be distributed in October to eligible recipients. The amount is...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa