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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...

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...