Palin under scanner, named in abuse-of-power inquiry

Alaska: Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is under the scanner for alleged misuse of power.

The Alaska Governor's husband Todd Palin has been ordered by the state's Judiciary Committee to testify in an enquiry against her.

Sarah has been accused of pressuring staff to fire her sister's ex-husband as a state trooper. She allegedly even removed Alaska's Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan after he refused her request.

Palin of course has denied the allegations. The inquiry though had begun even before Palin was picked as John McCain's presidential running mate.

Critics said Mrs Palin was using her power as governor to pursue a personal feud.