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All CategoriesMurkowski Fights for Rural Justice Commission ReturnWASHINGTON, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski is proposing a framework to restart the Alaska Rural Justice and Law Enforcement Commission -- which has exhausted its authorized... Read more...Murkowski Renews Request for Oversight Hearing on DOE Loan Guarantee ProgramWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today renewed her request to Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hold... Read more...Murkowski, NY Yankee Teixeira Discuss Afterschool ProgramsWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today met with New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira to share ideas about how afterschool programs benefit youth in Alaska,... Read more...Alaska Delegation Questions Air Force Over Eielson DecisionFollowing a meeting with U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz today, the Alaska Congressional Delegation released a set of unified statements. The meeting... Read more...Murkowski Applauds NRC Approval of New ReactorsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of a Combined Construction and Operating License... Read more...Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, February 9, 2012U.S. Senate Events Housing Market Hope? Alaskan Impact: The U.S. housing market and the 65 percent of Alaskans who are homeowners got good news as Read more...Alaska Delegation Questions Air Force Over Eielson DecisionFollowing a meeting with U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz today, the Alaska Congressional Delegation released a set of unified statements. The meeting was... Read more...Murkowski Welcomes News on Prosecutorial Misconduct ReportWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the March 15th release of the investigation he ordered into prosecutorial misconduct during the trial of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Murkowski Addresses NARUC at Winter MeetingWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following remarks at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) winter... Read more...Murkowski Fights for Religious Freedom from Health Care MandateWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today co-sponsored S. 2043, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act that would halt the recent Obama Administration directive... Read more...Alaska Senators Ask Panetta to Explain, Reconsider F-16 DecisionWashington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta expressing their concern over an Air... Read more...Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, February 7, 2012U.S. Senate Events No “Sustainable Path” Yet? Alaskan Impact: Last week Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told the House of Representatives that Read more...Alaskan’s Story Wins National Job Corps Gold, ScholarshipSenator Lisa Murkowski today congratulated Wasilla resident Megan Dauphinee after her first-prize finish in the 2012 National Job Corps Student Oratory Competition this morning.... Read more...Chairman Young Holds Hearing on American Indian Empowerment ActThe Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, chaired by Alaskan Congressman Don Young, held a legislative hearing on H.R. 3532, the American Indian Empowerment Act of... Read more...Murkowski, Begich File Legislation Prohibiting F-16 MoveWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Murkowski and Begich today introduced legislation (attached) in the U.S. Senate that would expressly bar the United States Air Force from... Read more...Murkowski Votes to Have Essential Air Service Funded Through 2015WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today voted for the first FAA reauthorization since 2007 – after a series of 23 short-term extensions – giving needed... Read more...Murkowski, Begich Fighting F-16 Aggressor Squadron Move from Eielson to Elmendorf, 4 C-130 Retirements at ElmendorfSenators Murkowski and Begich today issued a united set of statements opposing the Department of Defense’s plans to relocate the F-16 Aggressor squadron from Eielson Air... Read more...Begich, Murkowski Join Call for Tax FairnessWashington, D.C. – In an effort to provide fairness to residents of states without an income tax, U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) are... Read more...Rep. Young Votes to Pass Long-term FAA ReauthorizationWith Alaskan Congressman Don Young’s support, the House of Representatives passed a long-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill today. After 23... Read more...Rep. Young Comments on Air Force Decision to Move F-16 Squadron, Retire C-130sAlaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to the Air Force’s announcement to move all F-16 fighter aircraft from Eielson Air Force... Read more...Bipartisan Bill Would Prevent Companies from Evading Iran SanctionsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, and Maria Cantwell, D-WA, on Wednesday introduced legislation that would bar companies who engage in business or trading... Read more...Sen. Murkowski’s Opening Statement on Nuclear Fuel Storage ReportWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following opening statement at today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on... Read more...Hearing: Senate Energy and Natural Resrouces Committee |9:30 a.m.| Washington, D.C.Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing to to receive testimony on the final report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future.... Read more...Hearing: Senate Energy and Natural Resrouces Committee |9:30 a.m.| Washington, D.C.Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing to to receive testimony on the final report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future.... Read more...Alaska Delegation Appreciates Kenai Peninsula Borough Disaster DeclarationWashington, D.C. – Alaska’s Congressional Delegation is pleased to see action just two weeks after they supported Governor Parnell’s request that a disaster... Read more...Co-Sponsor Murkowski Lauds Passage of Insider Trading BillWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today voted for the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 (the STOCK Act), which she co-sponsored. The legislation –... Read more...Banking Committee Approves Section Two of Murkowski Iran Certification and Reporting BillWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, and the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee for passing a... Read more...Murkowski, Manchin Introduce Bill to Protect Hunting Rights on Federal LandsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, today introduced legislation to ensure the rights of recreational hunters,... Read more...Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, February 2, 2012U.S. Senate Events All of the Above Energy … Alaskan Impact: As Senator Murkowski pursues an ‘ Read more...Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, February, 1, 2012U.S. Senate Events Boost the Economy? Support Small Businesses Alaskan Impact: The medium-sized and small business market rose last month, add... Read more...House Resources Committee Passes Bill to Open ANWRLed by Alaskan Congressman Don Young and Chairman Doc Hastings, the House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 3407, the Alaskan Energy for American Jobs Act. This critical... Read more...Hearing: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee |10:00 a.m.| Washington, D.C.Senate Energy and Natural Resouces Committee Hearing to receive testimony on the U.S. and global energy outlook for 2012.... Read more...Hearing: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee |10:00 a.m.| Washington, D.C.Senate Energy and Natural Resouces Committee Hearing to receive testimony on the U.S. and global energy outlook for 2012.... Read more...Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, January 31, 2012U.S. Senate – Events Alaska’s Energy Outlook Alaskan Impact: The Energy Information Administration delivered its long-term energy fo... Read more...Murkowski Honors U.S. Coast Guard & AK National Guardhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPylQMCAH4U&feature=relmfu Read more...Senator Murkowski's E-newsletter for the week of January 27, 2012Reaction to President Obama's State of the Union Address Read more...Op-Ed: How to tackle cybersecurityThe Senate is about to consider cybersecurity legislation. Ensuring the integrity and safety of our nation’s critical infrastructure is a bipartisan issue that Congress and... Read more...Murkowski Backs Insider Trading BanWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today voted to begin Senate debate on the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012, or the STOCK Act. The legislation... Read more...Sen. Murkowski Commits to Getting Alaska’s Natural Gas to MarketWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, appeared on the energy news program Platts Energy Week on Sunday to discuss the energy agenda President Obama laid out... Read more...Murkowski Welcomes Introduction of Keystone XL LegislationWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would have Congress authorize construction of the... Read more...Senator Murkowski Reacts to President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Addresshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FAKaVIef50 Read more...Murkowski Receives Inaugural Technology Neutrality AwardWASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, was honored by the U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars as the inaugural Champion for Technology Neutrality.... Read more...Alaska Delegation & Governor Parnell Stand Together - Oppose BRACThe Alaska Congressional Delegation and Alaska Governor Sean Parnell issued a united set of statements defending Alaska’s military bases and expressing their importance to... Read more...“We’ve Got a Few More Big Miracles to Brag About”WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to laud the recent work of the United States Coast Guard and the Alaska National Guard... Read more...Murkowski Welcomes Secure Rural Schools PaymentsWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that the U.S. Forest Service is distributing more than $18.1 million to Alaska communities for... Read more...Murkowski Comments on Blue Ribbon Commission ReportWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the release of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future’s final... Read more...Murkowski Disapproves of Debt Ceiling RaiseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her disapproval of the nation’s rising debt in today’s Senate vote. “I voted for today’s... Read more...Murkowski Lauds School Breakfast, Lunch Standard UpdatesWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture updated nutrition standards for public school breakfasts and lunches in Alaska and nationwide for the first time... Read more...Murkowski Responds to the President’s State of the Union AddressWASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski tonight attended President Obama’s State of the Union address and shared the following reaction with Alaskans afterwards: (Click... Read more... |
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