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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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