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Murkowski Still Waiting on Full Bill Allen Explanation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski received a response to her November 2011 demand that a Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR)...

Murkowski's "Veteran Spotlight" Debuts, Honors Alaskans Who Served

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today released her first “Veteran Spotlight” interview – featuring the stories and observations of Alaskan...

Memorial Day Message from Rep. Young

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day we remember the great sacrifices made by those who...

Murkowski Statement on Stevens Prosecutors’ Suspensions

The Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility today announced the suspension of two members of the prosecution team that worked on the ethics case against...

Murkowski Pledges Continued Fight Against Frankenfish After Senate Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski’s amendment to require comprehensive analysis before genetically-engineered salmon enters the American marketplace was voted...

Hearing: Senate Indian Affairs Committee |2:15 p.m.| Washington, D.C.

Indian Affairs Oversight hearing on Programs and Services for Native Veterans. ...

A Day to Remember in Juneau

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Juneau marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Hearing: Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee |10:00 a.m.| Washington, D.C.

Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on the the Fiscal Year 2013 Guard and Reserve Budget Overview....

Murkowski on Senate Floor: “Don’t Mess With Mother Nature,” Frankenfish

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today took to the U.S. Senate floor and called on her colleagues to support her amendment to the Food and Drug Administration...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, May 23, 2012

U.S. Senate Events Alaska’s National Guard Future Alaskan Impact: The Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee heard from National Guard officials on the

Murkowski: Will F-16 Proposal Diminish the 168th Refueling Wing’s Capabilities?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today continued to question the broader implications of the proposed F-16 Aggressor squadron move from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint...

Sen. Murkowski’s Comments on Energy Innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following remarks at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on a report produced by the American...

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

Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing to receive testimony on the American Energy Innovation Council titled “Catalyzing American Ingenuity: the role of government...

Murkowski Fights TSA Fee Hike on Alaska Flyers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski secured a number of provisions in the FY2013 Homeland Security and Military Construction/Veterans Affairs appropriations bills that...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, May 22, 2012

U.S. Senate Events Supporting Energy Innovation in Alaska Alaskan Impact: Alaska has serious potential for energy innovations, which are cent...

Congressman Young Announces Staff Change

Alaskan Congressman Don Young today announced the following staff change in his Washington, D.C. office: Alex Ortiz has been hired to serve as Scheduler in Rep....

Murkowski Comment on NRC Chairman Jaczko’s Resignation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following reaction to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko’s...

Murkowski Meets With U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Stresses Questions Remain on F-16s

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today sat down with United States Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz and bore down on the proposed move of the F-16...

Murkowski to Kick Off Summer by Reading to Alaskan Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski will read to children at libraries across Alaska via video-teleconference from her Washington, D.C. office later this week, in an effort...

Sen. Murkowski Comment on EPA Watershed Study

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s watershed assessment of Alaska’s Bristol Bay area, and her communication...

Sen. Murkowski Comment on EPA Watershed Study

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s watershed assessment of Alaska’s Bristol Bay...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Friday, May 18, 2012

U.S. Senate Events The U.S. Senate is not in session today. Other Events Every morning that the Senate is in session, the Murkowski Morning Meeting...

Rep. Young Secures Eielson Language in Defense Authorization

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 (NDAA) – a bill that contains several of Rep....

Rep. Young Meets With ATF over Gun Store Visits

Following up on a letter he sent demanding answers from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding ATF agents inquiring about gun store records,...

Murkowski Opening Statement at Clean Energy Standard Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following opening statement at a hearing on legislation to create a Clean Energy Standard (CES)...

Murkowski: FERC Policy Shows need for Statutory Reliability Safety Valve

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following comment in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC)...

Murkowski Takes Frankenfish Fight to Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today filed an amendment to require a comprehensive analysis of the environmental and economic impacts of genetically-engineered...

General Odierno Commits to “Alaska Future” With Murkowski

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today met with United States Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno, discussing Alaska’s unique advantages that will...

Murkowski Statement on Senate Budget Proposals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate voted on five separate budget proposals this afternoon: those submitted by the President, Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI),...

Murkowski to EPA: Alaskans Concerned over "Reputation for Abuse"

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today took the opportunity of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson’s Senate committee appearance...

Murkowski Questions EPA’s Expansion of Fracking Study

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today questioned EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson about the agency’s expansion of a study of hydraulic fracturing beyond...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednessday, May 16, 2012

U.S. Senate Events EPA Overreach in Alaska Alaskan Impact: “The EPA is earning a reputation for abuse” read a

Rep. Young Votes to End Domestic Violence

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today after voting for H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (VAWA) – a bill that...

Rep. Young’s Native Energy Bill Passes Committee

Aiming to increase energy development by Alaska Native Corporations and American’s tribes, the House Natural Resources Committee today passed Alaskan Congressman Don...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, May 15, 2012

U.S. Senate Events Improving Veterans’ Health Care Access Alaskan Impact: 10 days ago, Senator Murkowski

Murkowski’s Committee Work Delivers Veterans Care, Military Construction

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today secured a number of provisions in the FY2013 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill that will deliver...

Hearing: Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee |10:00 a.m.| Washington, D.C.

Beyond Mother’s Day: Helping the Middle Class Balance Work and Family Date: Thursday, May 10 2012, 10:00 AMPlace: 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Rep. Young Sides With Troops and Their Families

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today for H.R. 5652, the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, which would replace the mandatory cuts laid out in the Budget...

Murkowski Urges NOAA to Help Alaska’s Fishermen Deal With Debris

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hearing tsunami debris concerns rising among Alaska’s fishermen, Senator Lisa Murkowski reached out to NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, pushing...

Murkowski Comments On Rural Post Office Hour Changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski had the following reaction to today’s announcement from the United States Postal Service that – rather than enact...

Murkowski to PACOM Head: “Location, Location, Location”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today met Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, U.S. Navy, Commander of the Pacific Command (PACOM) on the eve of a classified briefing...

Coast Guard: U.S. Should Have 3 Heavy, 3 Medium Icebreakers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The funding priorities and needs of the United States Coast Guard took center stage today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Appropriations...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, May 9, 2012

U.S. Senate Events Alaska’s “Arctic Nation” Needs Alaskan Impact: Whether through the Nome fuel missio...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

Rep. Young Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reject Anti-Salmon Amendment

Alaskan Congressman Don Young, co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Wild Salmon Caucus, last night with Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-1) led representatives in rejecting an...

Rep. Young Pleased With Postal Service Announcement

Alaskan Congressman Don Young applauded today’s announcement from the U.S Postal Service (USPS) that it will keep thousands of rural post offices open. Specifically, instead...

Murkowski: Senate Should Swiftly Take Up Svinicki Nomination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following comment on the White House’s nomination of Kristine Svinicki to a second term on...

Murkowski and Young Salute USCGC Healy Captain and Crew

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski and Representative Don Young today welcomed the Commanding Officer of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Healy to a U.S. Capitol...

Murkowski: Student Loan Bill “Solves One Problem by Making Another Worse”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today voted against raising taxes on small businesses to pay for maintaining the current student loan interest rate for one year...

Rep. Young Comments on First Highway Bill Conference Meeting

After attending the first formal meeting of House-Senate Conferees for the next Highway Bill, Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement: ...

Murkowski Announces First Session Summer Interns

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski today announced the names of her first session summer interns who will work in her Washington, D.C., office next month. Just...

Murkowski Comment on TransCanada’s Keystone XL Application

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), today issued the following statement on TransCanada’s decision to reapply for a permit to build the Keystone...

Murkowski Welcomes J-1 Visa Approach

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. State Department today announced changes to the J-1 summer visa program will not prohibit Alaska’s seafood processing facilities from...

Murkowski Lauds Potential Alaska Tribal Health, VA Partnership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Veterans Administration plans to unveil an agreement that could allow rural Alaska veterans to receive healthcare benefits at Native health clinics...

Murkowski Congratulates Alaska’s Presidential Scholars

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan high school seniors Brigit M. Noon and Alec P. Pankow were named as U.S. President Scholars today by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. ...

Murkowski Fights For Alaska Basics in Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski successfully secured provisions in the FY2013 Agriculture Appropriations bill that would provide Alaskans relief against energy...

NMFS Permits Move Shell Closer to Arctic Exploration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement on the National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) approval of Incidental...

Video of Sen. Murkowski Discussing Potential for Alaska Natural Gas Exports to Japan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has been meeting this week with Japanese officials promoting the possibility of exporting natural gas from...

Murkowski: NOAA a "Fish Out of Water" at Commerce Department

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an op-ed published in Alaskan media outlets statewide today, Senator Lisa Murkowski discussed the growing movement in Washington, DC regarding

Murkowski Comments on Success of Methane Hydrate Test

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the successful completion of a joint U.S. Department of Energy and Japan field test of technology...

Murkowski: Alaska’s Natural Gas a Good Fit for Japan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, yesterday continued her efforts to develop new markets for Alaska’s 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas on the...

Murkowski’s Opening Statement on Electric Grid Reliability

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today made the following opening statement at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing on electric reliability...

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

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING: Weather-Related Electrical Outages SD-366

Murkowski Protects Village Safe Water Program in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski reached an agreement with Senate Agriculture Committee leadership to continue authorization for Alaska’s Village Safe Water...

Murkowski Votes to Protect Women From Violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski today cast a vote for the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization bill she co-sponsored that would continue to support efforts and...

Leadership of Senate Oceans Subcommittee and Oceans Caucus

Washington. D.C. - Senators Mark Begich of Alaska and Olympia Snowe of Maine, who lead the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard, were joined by the...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, April 26, 2012

U.S. Senate Events When the Lights Go Out – Alaskan Impact: From deep freezes to the floods of break-up, Alaskans understand the realities of extreme weather. Last...

Murkowski Comments on Nomination of Marcilynn Burke

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today voted against forwarding to the Senate floor the nomination of Marcilynn Burke to be the Department of the...

Senator Murkowski's E-newsletter for the week of April 23, 2012

Murkowski Visits Homer

Key Threat to Alaska’s Bypass Mail Withdrawn in Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With votes occurring on S.1789 the 21st Century Postal Service Act on the Senate floor, an amendment that could have meant a major and unprecedented...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, April 25, 2012

U.S. Senate Events “We’re Messing With Mother Nature” Alaskan Impact: Genetically engineered salmon, or “

Rep. Young Demands Answers from ATF

In a letter sent today, Alaskan Congressman Don Young called on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) to explain why its agents have been...

Rep. Young Named as Highway Bill Conferee

After being appointed today by the Speaker of the House to serve as a Conferee for the House-Senate Conference of the next Highway Bill, Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the...

Murkowski Committee Work Brings Funds for Energy and Water Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Lisa Murkowski today secured provisions in the FY2013 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill that will result in continued investments in...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Tuesday, April 24, 2012

U.S. Senate Events From “What’s on TV?” to “What’s Online?” Alaskan Impact: When you

Murkowski Focusing Senate on Coast Guard’s Arctic Needs, Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee has formally scheduled a hearing for May 9th on the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2013 budget –...

Juneau Jazz And Classics 2012

from:Juneau Jazz And Classics

Schedule: Friday May 4,2012: 8 pm IBEW Local 1547 presents Taj Mahal Trio - Centennial Hall Saturday May 5,2012: 1pm Cabaret Workshop I Barney McClure - JACC 4pm and 6:30pm:...

Murkowski: America’s Vast Oil Resources are an Inconvenient Truth for President

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, appeared on CNBC’s Kudlow Report today to speak about new estimates of U.S. oil resources. While President Obama...

Murkowski, Begich Resolution Marks This Weekend as “Global Youth Service Days”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich today announced that this weekend, April 20th – 22, 2012, has been designated “Global Youth Service...

Murkowski Bill Delivers Housing Results Before Votes Are Cast

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski’s “short sale” bill introduced in February to improve the nation’s housing market has already created momentum...

Murkowski: White House Ocean Policy “Clear As Mud”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski – co-chair of the U.S. Senate Oceans Caucus – today expressed her frustration with the administration’s disorderly...

Murkowski: Senate Should Act Quickly on Svinicki Nomination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to act quickly on the Obama administration’s re-nomination of...

Murkowski Calls for Investigation of Stevens Prosecutors’ Obstruction, Tax Dollars Spent

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski secured language as part of the FY2013 Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) appropriations bill to require a Government Accounting Office...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, April 19, 2012

U.S. Senate Events “Lousy” Flood Maps in Alaska Alaskan Impact: Two weeks ago, Senator Murkowski hosted a roundtable discussion wi...

Murkowski Committee Work Aiding Alaska's Road, Housing Needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski secured provisions in an FY2013 Appropriations bill that mean continued progress on Alaska’s rural road system and security for...

Rep. Young Votes to Cut Taxes on Small Businesses

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today after voting for H.R. 9, the Small Business Tax Deduction Act – a bill that will allow a small business...

Op-Ed: America's Lost Energy Decade

Ten years ago this week, the U.S. Senate debated whether to open a small section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and natural gas production. Under the terms of the...

Murkowski: Excuses to Block ANWR Have Officially Expired

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today spoke to Fox Business News about the 10-year anniversary of the Senate vote that blocked the opening of ANWR....

Alaska Delegation Tells NOAA of Overreach Concerns

WASHINGTON, DC – Alaska’s Congressional delegation today met with NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, raising concerns about a draft environmental impact statement...

Alaska Delegation Tells NOAA of Overreach Concerns

WASHINGTON, DC – Alaska’s Congressional delegation today met with NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, raising concerns about a draft environmental impact statement...

6 Alaska Projects, 600 Nationwide Face Delay After "Absurd" Restroom Ruling

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski today questioned U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell about a recent 9th Circuit Court decision requiring environmental reviews for...

Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, April 18, 2012

U.S. Senate Events The Alaskan Impact of Red Tape and Restrooms -- Alaskan Impact: What does a Texas campground latrine have to do with Alaskan industry? A recent 9th

Murkowski’s Committee Work Advances Alaska Fisheries, Safety Needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Murkowski secured provisions in the FY2013 Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) bill through her position on the Senate CJS Appropriations...

Murkowski, Landrieu Call for U.S. Energy Policy that Increases Offshore Safety while Providing for Equitable Revenue Sharing & Economic Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Mary Landrieu, D-Louisiana, today issued the following comments in response to a report by President...