Legislature confirms public safety chief despite allegations

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A divided Alaska Legislature yesterday confirmed Amanda Price to lead the Department of Public Safety as shefended off allegations of absenteeism in a prior job.Supporters of Price cast her as fiery and outspoken and the victim of a "witch hunt." Critics cited concern withwhat they said were inconsistencies in some of Price's comments and questioned her integrity.Price was confirmed on a 34-25 vote in a joint session of the Legislature. All of Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy'sother Cabinet-level picks also were confirmed, some unanimously. Receiving similarly split votes were JasonBrune as the Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner and Adam Crum as Department ofHealth and Social Services commissioner. At least 31 votes are needed to win confirmation.