Sen. Murkowski Issues Veterans Day Message

Posted: November 13th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement:

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Murkowski Welcomes President Obama to Alaska

Posted: November 12th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On his first visit to Alaska, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, sends her warm welcome to President Barack Obama:

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Murkowski Statement on Unemployment Insurance Extension and Tax Relief Bill Vote

Posted: November 9th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement on her vote in favor of an unemployment insurance extension and tax relief bill that passed the Senate today 98 – 0.

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Murkowski Statement on Fort Hood Tragedy

Posted: November 9th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement regarding the mass shooting at Fort Hood:

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Press Release Says, Murkowski Announces Town Hall Meeting on Health Care in Chugiak

Posted: November 9th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that she will hold a town hall meeting in Chugiak on health care reform next Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Mirror Lake Middle School.

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Press Release Says, Murkowski Announces Senate Passage of Funding Bill That Includes Resources for Alaska Fisheries Research and Management

Posted: November 9th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, a member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced that the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill which includes a number of important projects for Alaska. The bill now goes to a joint House-Senate conference committee to reconcile differences in each chamber’s version of the bill.

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Murkowski Disappointed in Air Force Decision Not to Base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at Eielson Air Force Base

Posted: November 2nd, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement after the Air Force made it known that Eielson Air Force Base has been removed from a short list of potential installations to base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter:

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Alaska Lawmakers Call on Air Force Brass to Brief Delegation on Eielson Decision

Posted: November 2nd, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009, 2009

Alaska Congressional Delegation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alaska congressional delegation today wrote to top Air Force officials requesting a briefing on why the Air Force dropped Eielson Air Force Base from a short list of potential installations to base the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The letter is attached.

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Press Release Says, Murkowski Comments on Proposed Polar Bear Critical Habitat Designation

Posted: October 28th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) proposal to designate 200,000 square miles in Alaska for polar bear critical habitat. The announcement opens a 60-day public comment period on the proposal. The polar bear was listed as threatened last year under the Endangered Species Act due to a loss of sea ice habitat caused by climate
change, according to the FWS.

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Murkowski Comments on Federal Review of Subsistence Management Program

Posted: October 26th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, made the following statement in response to Interior Secretary Salazar’s announcement today that the Interior Department will begin a review of federal subsistence management in Alaska:

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Murkowski on Allowances in Cap and Trade Legislation

Posted: October 26th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

Energy & Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today gave the following opening statement at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the costs and benefits for energy consumers and energy prices associated with the allocation of greenhouse gas emission allowances:

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Press Release Says, Murkowski Comments on the Impact of Democrat Health Care Bills on Women

Posted: October 23rd, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Vice Chair of the Senate Republican Conference, said today that women across America are paying attention to the health care reform debate because they are often the ones tending to the doctors’ bills and making medical appointments for their families.

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Press Release Says, Senate Passes Murkowski Resolution that Recognizes Long Standing Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign

Posted: October 22nd, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate has passed a resolution, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, that commemorates the Annual Red Ribbon Campaign, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of youth through Red Ribbon Week events.

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Press Release Says, Alaska Delegation Announces Grants to Alaska Programs

Posted: October 22nd, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

Washington, D.C. – The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants awarded to communities in the State of Alaska:

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Murkowski Statement on the Death of Representative Richard Foster

Posted: October 22nd, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Richard Foster:

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