Press Release Says, AK Lt. Governor Concludes There Were Irregularities at Ballot Count

Anchorage, Alaska. August 31, 2010 -- The Joe Miller for U.S. Senate campaign applauded the decision by Alaska Lt. Gov. Craig Campbell to post assistant attorneys general at the ballot counting rooms following the revelation that a Murkowski observer wrongfully accessed a Division of Elections computer on August 27, 2010 for 10 minutes before being ordered off by an election official. Yesterday, Campbell concluded that there were indeed irregularities by a Murkowski observer at the Wasilla ballot observation room. The Murkowski observer was "engaged in behavior we do not want observers engaged in," said Campbell. Joe Miller responded, "I want to thank the Lt. Gov. for deciding to post assistant attorneys general at the ballot counting room and looking into our complaint promptly and taking action." Miller also noted that an eyewitness statement regarding the computer security breach has been obtained.

Press Release Says, Alaska Air National Guard Recover Bodies From Downed Aircraft

CAMP DENALI, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 210th, 211thand 212th Rescue Squadrons responded to a plane crash 25 miles northwest of Anchorage Tuesday night.

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Press Release Says, Alaska National Guard and U.S. Army to Recover Black Hawk on Knik Glacier

CAMP DENALI, Alaska— The Alaska National Guard and U.S. Army are teaming up today to recover an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter disabled on Knik Glacier.

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Stevens’ Funeral Coverage on KSDP

Starting at two this afternoon, KSDP Radio will carry a live feed of Senator Ted Stevens’ funeral service in Anchorage.  The service will include tributes from Vice President Joe Biden and Senators Lisa Muskowski and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.  Senate President Pro Tempore Daniel Inouye will also speak.

Stevens Family Statement

FROM MITCH ROSE:

Alaska and the nation, he so loved, have lost a great man. We have lost a tremendous husband and father and grandfather. He loved Alaska with all his heart. He was a guiding light through Statehood and the development of the 49th State. Now that light is gone but the warmth and radiance of his life and his work will shine forever in the last frontier. His legacy is the 49th star on the American flag.

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Press Release Says, State Fights Federal Actions that Threaten Alaskan Jobs

August 5, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – The State of Alaska is taking steps to fight two recent federal government actions that threaten Alaska fisheries and jobs.

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Ted Stevens Killed in Plane Crash

FORMER US SENATOR TED STEVENS IS AMONG THE DEAD AFTER A PLANE CRASH MONDAY NIGHT APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MILES FROM DILLINGAM. THE FORMER SENATOR WAS ON A FISHING TRIP WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. HE WAS TRAVELING WITH A FORMER NASA ADMINISTRATOR. THE AK AIR GUARD AND COAST GUARD HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET TO THE SCENE ALL NIGHT. THE CRASH OCCURRED AT 7PM MONDAY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS LIMITED RESCUE CREWS ABILITY TO REACH THE SCENE UNTIL WEATHER CLEARED THIS MORNING. EARLIER, A PRIVATE MEDICAL TEAM WAS DROPPED IN. SEVERAL PEOPLE ALSO REPORTEDLY TRAVELED TO THE CRASH SCENE DURING THE NIGHT.

Press Release Says, Alaska Prosecutors File First Charges Based on a DNA Profile

Anchorage, Alaska – In an unprecedented legal action in Alaska, state prosecutors filed criminal charges today against an unknown offender based upon a DNA profile.

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Presss Release Says, US Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy announces $2.3 million in funding for the ‘Add Us In’ initiative

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy today announced the availability of approximately $2.3 million in funding for the Add Us In initiative, which will fund up to four cooperative agreements with allotments ranging from $500,000 to $625,000 each.  The initiative is designed to increase the ability of companies to employ individuals with disabilities, particularly businesses owned and operated by African-Americans; Asian-Americans; Latino or Hispanic Americans; members of federally recognized tribes and Native Americans; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals; and women.

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Press Release Says, Guardsmen Killed in C-17 Crash Posthumously Promoted

CAMP DENALI, Alaska – One of the four C-17 airmen who lost their lives in a plane crash July 28 was posthumously promoted to Senior Master Sgt.

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Press Release Says, Alaska’s congressional delegation today wrote to Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska’s congressional delegation today wrote to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano urging her to request funding to replace the recently lost HH-60 helicopter from Air Station Sit. The request comes in the wake of the recent HH-60 crash in which three Coast Guard personnel were killed. The crew and helicopter were based in Sitka.  The crash occurred in waters near James Island near La Push, Washington. The Alaska congressional delegation extends their condolences and prayers to the families of Lt. Sean Krueger of Seymour, Conn.; Adam Hoke of Great Falls, Mont.; and Brett M. Banks of Rock Springs, Wyo.

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Press Release Says, Governor Parnell Appoints Paul Roetman to Kotzebue Superior Court

July 9, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Paul A. Roetman to the Kotzebue Superior Court. Roetman will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard Erlich.

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Press Release Says, Governor Parnell Orders Flags Lowered for Victims of Crash

July 8, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today expressed his sorrow over the lost lives and injuries sustained in Wednesday’s helicopter crash. The incident claimed the lives of three Sitka-based Coast Guardsmen. One crewmember survived the crash and is hospitalized in Seattle.

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July 6, 2010 Senator Begich Newsletter

Governor Parnell Issues Fourth of July Message

July 4, 2010, Seward, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell issued the following statement today in observance of the Fourth of July national holiday:

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