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As a state employee, I would agree with this writer, however the way the state policy is written you get the per diem for the day you leave and the day you come back. If state employees were willing to change the policy to a per night rate, I would be fine with this. He neglects to inform people this would have equated to $250 for a one night overnight trip, which is outrageous and $375 for a two night overnight trip, which isn’t much better.

Montgomery Advertiser:State employees deserve travel money

I thank Doc for his clarification. It might be better to be clearer about what you’re implying in the future though. Harper’s is certainly a reliable source, but they have gone a little overboard with the Siegelman situation and are stepping beyond the bounds of sound journalism in some instances.