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Rep. Young Reintroduces Alaska Native Vets Bill

Alaskan Congressman Don Young reintroduced his legislation, H.R. 3604, the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Equity Act. This legislation would amend the Alaska Native Claims...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind Wednesday, December 7, 2011 U.S. Senate – Events Alaskan Health Costs on the Rise Alaskan Impact: ...

Murkowski Honors John Katz on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today took to the U.S. Senate floor to share her reflections on long-time Alaskan public servant John Katz – who is retiring at...

Murkowski Statement on Cloture Vote for Caitlin Halligan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today voted to allow Caitlin Joan Halligan of New York an up or down vote to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind Tuesday, December 6, 2011 U.S. Senate – Events Watching Justice in Action Alaskan Impact: Alaskans...

Reps. Young, Peterson Host Universal Service Fund Briefing

After founding the House Universal Service Fund (USF) Caucus, Congressman Don Young (AK) and Congressman Collin Peterson (MN) hosted

Murkowski Praises Coast Guard for Efforts to Assist Nome

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Murkowski today spoke with Commandant of the United States Coast Guard Admiral Papp, discussing a number of plans to cut through an ice block off...

Murkowski: Agreement Clears Way for NPR-A Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed the agreement in principle between Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

Statement from Rep. Young on CD-5 Agreement

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to the agreement in principle between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) and the...

Delegation Refutes USPS Inspector General Bypass Mail Report

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to the United States Postal Service Inspector General, prodding the department for answers to nine questionable claims...

Murkowski Votes to Extend Alaskans’ Payroll Tax Holiday

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today voted to extend the current payroll tax holiday for all Americans in a Republican-sponsored measure, while voting against the...

Alaska’s “Arctic Tough” Military Receiving 2012 Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today voted for the 2012 Defense Authorization bill, featuring a pay raise for military members, hundreds of millions to fund...

Murkowski: Have the USCGC Healy Clear a Path For Fuel to Nome

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Murkowski today reached out to United States Coast Guard Admiral Papp, requesting that he make full use of the United States Coast Guard Cutter...

Murkowski: Sanctions Necessary to Send Clear Signal to Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today voted to sanction the Central Bank of Iran and impose restrictions on foreign financial institutions...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, December 1, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind Thursday, December 1, 2011 U.S. Senate – Events Restoring Trust in Financial Markets Alaskan Impact

Murkowski Wants Answers on Reports of Earlier Salmon Virus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to news reports that Canada kept decade-old findings of a salmon virus secret, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is asking the National...

Chairman Young, Ranking Member Boren Introduce Native Empowerment Act

After gathering input from tribal leaders across the country, Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs Chairman Don Young (AK) and Ranking Member Dan Boren (OK) have...

Rep. Young Pushes for an Increased American Presence in the Arctic

During today’s House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing on the U.S. Coast Guard’s role in the Arctic region, Alaskan Congressman Don Young...

Delegation Wants Equal Treatment for Alaska’s Fisheries

Washington, D.C. –Alaska’s Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to Dr. Jane Lubchenco – the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...

EPA Rules Continue to Raise Electric Reliability Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska today reiterated her concerns about potential threats to the reliability of the nation’s electric grid posed by...

Sen. Murkowski: Keystone Bill Promotes U.S. Jobs, Energy Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today cosponsored legislation that would require the Obama administration to issue a construction permit for the...

Rep. Young Introduces Bill to Protect Military Retirement

In response to the Defense Business Board (DBB) releasing a suggested plan to change the military retirement from the current 20 year vesting system to a to a defined benefit plan...

Murkowski Speaks to “Arctic Tough, Resilient and Brave” 4th Brigade

Senator Lisa Murkowski today spoke to thousands of members of the 4th AIRBORNE Brigade Combat Team – the “Spartan Brigade” – and their families as they...

Murkowski to Obama: Rethink General Aviation Fees

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski wrote a letter to President Obama, taking issue with the Administration’s recent proposal to impose a $100 fee per flight on...

Murkowski Calls for Independent Investigation on Allen Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski has contacted the US Department of Justice (DOJ), calling for an “objective, thorough and independent investigation” to...

Murkowski Pushes Investigation of Stolen Military Medical Records

Washington, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced an amendment to the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act that calls for a Department of Defense Inspector General...

Murkowski Staffer Provides Details on "Human Side" of Storm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today received information and images from staff member Bob Walsh upon his return from a three-day, 11 village tour of Western...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Rep. Young to Patriotic Millionaires: “Lead By Example; Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”

In light of efforts by a select group of millionaires and political leaders to raise tax rates on certain Americans, Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.R. 3504, the...

Murkowski Responds to Super Committee Result

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today had the following reaction to the news that the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction will not reach an agreement: ...

Murkowski Recognized for Award-Winning Websites

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski is being recognized this year for having two of the best websites in the U.S. Senate – both her personal office’s...

Rep. Young Announces Anchorage District Office Move

Alaskan Congressman Don Young announced today that his Anchorage District Office is moving to a new location. Rep. Young made the decision to move his Anchorage District Office in...

Proposed Merger Means Loss of Independence for Regulatory Agency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today expressed concern and frustration over Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s order to...

Hearing: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee |9:30 a.m.| Washington, D.C.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing to receive testimony on the Secretary of the Interior’s Order No. 3315 to Consolidate and Establish the Office of...

Key Alaska Needs Cross the Finish Line on Capitol Hill

Washington, dc – Senator Lisa Murkowski today supported final passage of an appropriations bill that combines three appropriations bills – meaning millions for...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, November 17, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind Thursday, November 17, 2011 U.S. Senate – Events Yesterday, the “

Murkowski Asks BLM to Clarify Proposed Recreational Shooting Restrictions on Public Lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, ranking member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, questioned Interior Department...

Oceans Caucus Co-Chair Murkowski Hosts Alaskan Expert

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today convened a briefing of the Senate Oceans Caucus by bringing an expert on the changing ocean environment from the University of...

Juneau Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Rep. Young to EPA: “Help communities; don’t fine them”

In response to several complaints being raised by constituents about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reluctance to help communities come into compliance with...

Rep. Young Fights for Crucial Alaskan Provisions in “Mini-bus”

With Alaska Congressman Don Young’s support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2112, an appropriations bill referred to as a “Mini-bus.” This legislation...

November “National Native American Heritage Month” After Senate Passes Legislation Co-Sponsored by Senator Murkowski

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution co-sponsored by Senator Murkowski recognizing November as National Native American Heritage...

Murkowski to Super Committee: “Let’s Get the Job Done”

WASHINGTON, D.C. –With growing urgency and a rise in bicameral, bipartisan support for a long-term deal, Senator Murkowski today pressed the Joint Select Committee on...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind Wednesday, November 16, 2011 U.S. Senate – Events “Super Committee, We’ve Got Your...

Rep. Young Votes to Support Americans' Second Amendment Rights

Alaskan Congressman Don Young spoke on the House floor today in favor of H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. This legislation would allow Americans who...

Murkowski: Regular Review Would Improve Energy Policies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following remarks during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the...

Hearing: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee |10:00 a.m.| Washington, D.C.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to receive testimony on the Department of Energy’s Quadrennial Technology Review (QTR) and two bills pending before the...

Murkowski Announces Staff Visit to Storm-Damaged Villages

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today announced that a member of her staff will be visiting the communities of Nome, Unalakleet, Shaktoolik, Kotzebue and Kivalina...

Hearing: Senate H.E.L.P. Commitee |2:30 p.m.| Washington, D.C.

Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Medical Devices: Protecting Patients and Promoting Innovation. ###...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Murkowski Morning Meeting The DC Daybook with Alaska in Mind Tuesday, November 15, 2011 U.S. Senate – Events Alaska’s Historic Day in the Senate -- Alaska...