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Tea Party Candidates Eye Upcoming Primaries

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:25:13 +0000

Tea Party Candidates Eye Upcoming Primaries
Political Hopefuls Determined to Capture GOP Nominations, Upend Status Quo

Tea Party’s Next Wave On The Rise

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:23:53 +0000

Tea Party’s Next Wave On The Rise
Rifle through a stack of tea party candidate resumes, and Joe Miller’s will stand out. The man who wants to turn a fellow Republican, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, out of office is a graduate of Yale Law School and West Point, a decorated combat veteran and former judge.

HUFFPOST HILL – JULY 2ND, 2010

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:21:41 +0000

HUFFPOST HILL – JULY 2ND, 2010
What’s Your Reaction? Just as we were settling into a nice July 4th groove, Michael Steele went and got all tree-huggy on everyone, saying the war in Afghanistan is hopeless.

Bruce Nilles: Senator Robert Byrd: An Appreciation

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:21:43 +0000

Bruce Nilles: Senator Robert Byrd: An Appreciation
This post was co-written by Mary Anne Hitt of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, who is also a native West Virginian.On September 21, 2006,…

Senators predict a climate bill capping emissions only for utilities

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:23:54 +0000

Senators predict a climate bill capping emissions only for utilities
A bipartisan group of senators emerged Tuesday from a meeting with President Obama still divided over how to craft a climate and energy bill, with lawmakers predicting scaled-back legislation that would cap emissions from electric utilities rather than impose an economy-wide limit on greenhouse… Bipartisanship – Climate change – Environment – United States – Activism

APNewsBreak: 8 AK towns seek to kill land bill

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:23:04 +0000

APNewsBreak: 8 AK towns seek to kill land bill
Insurance now available for iPhones, but is it good deal with monthly fee and $199 deductible?

Democrats Willing to `Scale Back’ Carbon Cap in Energy Bill, Kerry Says

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:23:54 +0000

Democrats Willing to `Scale Back’ Carbon Cap in Energy Bill, Kerry Says
Obama told a bipartisan group of 23 senators at the White House he wants energy legislation to make companies pay a price for releasing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, said Kerry, the lead author of a plan to curb the pollution that scientists have linked to climate change.

Cleaner energy drives a healthier economy

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:26:41 +0000

Cleaner energy drives a healthier economy
According to a May 26 poll by USA Today, the American public is mad at nearly everyone over the Gulf oil spill disaster, especially British Petroleum. This poll also showed that amidst the anger, there is a shift in attitudes about energy and the environment.

Weed out spending: Government offers to compensate Alaska farms for their remoteness

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:28:07 +0000

Weed out spending: Government offers to compensate Alaska farms for their remoteness
News-Miner editorial The federal government announced last week that it will pay Alaska farmers because they’re in Alaska and that gives them a disadvantage. This is the sort of program tha…

Tea partiers rally in Anchorage, set to endorse candidates

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:28:37 +0000

Tea partiers rally in Anchorage, set to endorse candidates
A Valley-based conservative group that considers itself part of the national tea party movement drew more than 200 people to a low-key rally Thursday on the Delaney Park Strip.

Drilling ban back for revisions

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:25:04 +0000

Drilling ban back for revisions
White House may replace blanket moratorium with a more targeted ban

TRUTH TEST: Did Bennet actually say, ‘No way?’

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:28:53 +0000

TRUTH TEST: Did Bennet actually say, ‘No way?’
KUSA – Throughout the 2010 election season, 9NEWS will hold those who run political commercials on our networks accountable for what they say.

Tea party group turning attention to Alaska

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:26:59 +0000

Tea party group turning attention to Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — A national tea party group is turning its focus to Alaska’s U.S. Senate race. With the latest win for one of its candidates, in Utah on Tuesday, the Tea Party Express says it no…

Hotel workers score a win – The government takes the side of hotel workers in their dispute with the Sheraton, but …

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:21:23 +0000

Hotel workers score a win – The government takes the side of hotel workers in their dispute with the Sheraton, but …
On Thursday, June 3, members of Unite HERE Local 878, the hotel workers’ union, and its supporters, gathered in front of the Anchorage Sheraton to celebrate a complaint by the National Labor Relations Board against the hotel’s operators, Dallas-based Remington Hotels, alleging 13 unfair labor practices. The union had placed a boycott on the hotel last November because of its allegations (the …

Hands Across the Sand

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:25:13 +0000

Hands Across the Sand
Eagle Rock students are planning to draw their line in the sand of Lake Estes, to stand in solidarity with those citizens across America and the world in Hands Across the Sand, to be held this Saturday.

Democrats continue hammering GOP over Barton apology to BP

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:27:17 +0000

Democrats continue hammering GOP over Barton apology to BP
‘In case you forgot what Republican governance is like, Joe Barton reminded you,’ top Obama aide Rahm Emanuel said of the embattled Texas Republican, pictured, in an interview that aired Sunday. Washington (CNN) – A top Democrat kept up the Joe Barton drumbeat Sunday, saying the Republican legislator’s defense of BP last week was an [...]

Tea Party Express in Alaska endorses Joe Miller for Congress

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:21:41 +0000

Tea Party Express in Alaska endorses Joe Miller for Congress
ANCHORAGE — The Tea Party Express has endorsed conservative Republican Joe Miller in the Aug. 24 Alaska primary against Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski .

My turn: Modified Sealaska bill falls flat

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:26:47 +0000

My turn: Modified Sealaska bill falls flat
One thing is clear: Change is coming to the Tongass National Forest. Whether this change builds local, value-added jobs in the woods or continues the misguided practices of the past is currently hanging in the balance. The choice couldn’t be much clearer.

Sealaska bill being revised

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:27:57 +0000

Sealaska bill being revised
A controversial lands bill sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski and being considered in Congress is being revised.

Senators Unveil Plans to Help Spill Victims

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:28:15 +0000

Senators Unveil Plans to Help Spill Victims
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC As President Obama lays out the ongoing federal response to the B-P oil spill blowout in the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska’s senators are unveiling their own plans to help victims. Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to see an office established to deal with claims quickly and says attorneys should be capped at [...]

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Tea Party Express Is On A “RINO Hunt”

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:25:04 +0000

Tea Party Express Is On A “RINO Hunt”
The Tea Party Express has ignited somewhat of a political mystery, touting in a statement that it will make a “major endorsement in the 2010 elections” on Wednesday.

Al Gore’s Weird Silence

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:21:22 +0000

Al Gore’s Weird Silence
Yes, he’s out of office, and splitting with his wife. But Dayo Olopade investigates why America’s leading environmentalist is conspicuously absent from the debate over the worst environmental disaster of our time.

Media Contacts

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:21:50 +0000

Media Contacts
Dallas -Today’s vote on Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) proposal to block EPA regulation on climate change could strike a blow for the rule of law by reestablishing Congress’ sole jurisdiction over interstate commerce, according to H. Sterling Burnett, Senior Fellow with the National Center for Policy Analysis.

Palin’s picks display pragmatism, stirs 2012 talk

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:23:17 +0000

Palin’s picks display pragmatism, stirs 2012 talk
With a few surprising endorsements in recent Republican primaries, the self-styled rogue of GOP politics has reaped an angry response from some of her own supporters and a fresh round of speculation about her own presidential ambitions in 2012.

Michael Kieschnick: The Senate Almost Votes to Join the Flat Earth Society

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:21:17 +0000

Michael Kieschnick: The Senate Almost Votes to Join the Flat Earth Society
Today, 47 senators voted that the earth is flat. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska, convinced Sen. Harry Reid that there should be a vote…

Murkowski seeks to rein in EPA regulation

admin — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:22:48 +0000

Murkowski seeks to rein in EPA regulation
Murkowski leads senators trying to stop EPA from regulating greenhouse gas under Clean Air Act

Greenhouse gases cause conflict between Murkowski and EPA

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:24:02 +0000

Greenhouse gases cause conflict between Murkowski and EPA
Sen. Murkowski fears the EPAs use of the Clean Air Act will lead to extended government control. Murkowski’s resolution is set for a vote this Thursday.

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Murkowski Thinks Polluters Can Police Themselves

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:28:39 +0000

Murkowski Thinks Polluters Can Police Themselves
You wouldn’t let the inmates run the asylum, so why would you let oil companies set environmental standards?

Oiled woman disrupts Senate hearing

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:36:31 +0000

Oiled woman disrupts Senate hearing
A Senate hearing on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill was disrupted as a protester poured oily liquid on herself.

Sitka mayor files to challenge Murkowski

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:27:38 +0000

Sitka mayor files to challenge Murkowski
Tuesday’s deadline to file for public office in this year’s elections saw Sitka’s mayor challenging Lisa Murkowski for U.S. Senate and Tudor Road Bingo owner Jack Powers announcing for lieutenant governor, pledging to take $1 in salary if elected.

US Senate votes to replenish vets fund

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:29:13 +0000

US Senate votes to replenish vets fund
WASHINGTON DC – The US Senate has voted to use part of the savings from federal construction projects to replenish the nearly-depleted Filipino Veterans Equity Fund.

Immigration at the forefront in Arizona – and Alaska

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:02:01 +0000

Immigration at the forefront in Arizona – and Alaska
On Tuesday, April 20, nine students in Phoenix, Arizona chained themselves to the doors of the Arizona Capitol in protest of the state’s Senate Bill 1070, which gives local law enforcement unprecedented authority to detain and assess the legal status of people they suspect might be in the country illegally. Opponents—of which there are many across the nation—say the law legalizes racial …

Private Sealaska meetings on land bill yield nothing

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:22:47 +0000

Private Sealaska meetings on land bill yield nothing
Environmental groups failed to gain any footing with the regional Native corporation during six weeks of private meetings about a bill that would privatize thousands of acres of Tongass forest.

Election time draws slate of candidates from Interior Alaska

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:33:07 +0000

Election time draws slate of candidates from Interior Alaska
FAIRBANKS — The statewide filing deadline drew moderate action at election offices Tuesday, the last day for candidates in Alaska to formally file. The result: August primaries will include only a …

Rockefeller speaks against EPA rules

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:54:02 +0000

Rockefeller speaks against EPA rules
By: Morgan McCormick Tea Party activists rallied in front of Sen. Jay Rockefeller’s (D-W.Va.) Charleston office May 25….

Considering the foxes

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:41:12 +0000

Considering the foxes
– The Song of Solomon Two questions for our times: Why do we always have to wait until the big ship hits the iceberg before we take the lifeboat problem into account? And why, when we turn over every slimy rock in America, do we find Dick Cheney’s name etched on the underside?

Readout of Secretary Salazar’s and Secretary Napolitano’s visit to Louisiana to inspect the ongoing response to the …

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:29:59 +0000

Readout of Secretary Salazar’s and Secretary Napolitano’s visit to Louisiana to inspect the ongoing response to the …
Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited Louisiana to inspect the ongoing, unprecedented federal response to the BP oil spill—accompanied by a bipartisan Senate delegation including Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI …

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Arctic Ocean drilling decision panned, praised

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 22:24:08 +0000

Arctic Ocean drilling decision panned, praised
Alaska’s congressional delegation on Thursday blasted President Barack Obama’s decision to delay offshore oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean, saying the move will cause more delays and could have big economic consequences. Environmental and Alaska Native… Barack Obama – Arctic Ocean – Offshore drilling – United States – President

Delegation inspects Louisiana response to BP oil spill

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:31:55 +0000

Delegation inspects Louisiana response to BP oil spill
GALLIANO, La. — Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday visited Louisiana to inspect the ongoing, unprecedented federal response to the BP oil spill — accompanied by a bipartisan Senate delegation including Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ark.), Sen. Sheldon …

Economic impact vs. environmental impact of drilling moratorium

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:42:10 +0000

Economic impact vs. environmental impact of drilling moratorium
While state lawmakers and industry leaders say President Obama’s decision to extend a moratorium on drilling in the Arctic will have a negative effect on Alaska’s economy, residents of the Arctic Slope say the risk wasn’t worth the reward in the first place.

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Alaska delegation split on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:24:29 +0000

Alaska delegation split on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
The three members of Alaska’s congressional delegation have taken different positions on the question of whether to overturn the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy that requires gays serving in the military to hide their sexual orientation.

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Steve Cameron: BP’s $75 million cap

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:36:37 +0000

Steve Cameron: BP’s $75 million cap
There are some pretty stupid laws floating around, but when you’re looking for the topper …

President Obama to visit Gulf Friday to review efforts against oil spill

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:24:30 +0000

President Obama to visit Gulf Friday to review efforts against oil spill
BP readied yet another attempt to slow the oil gushing into the Gulf on Tuesday as a government report alleged that drilling regulators have been so close to the industry they’ve been accepting gifts from oil and gas companies and even negotiating to go work for them.

Executive Branch

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:23:25 +0000

Executive Branch
President Obama Voices Support for American Power Act. President Barack Obama greeted the release of the draft Kerry-Lieberman climate change bill, the American Power Act, with a supportive statement expressing a desire to see legislation enacted this year.

Alaska’s senators defend Shell’s plan to drill

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:23:33 +0000

Alaska’s senators defend Shell’s plan to drill
Alaska’s delegation in Washington is defending Shell’s plan to drill in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas after a group of congressmen sent a letter to President Barack Obama Thursday that urged him to stop their plans.

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Scientists defend global warming work

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:27:44 +0000

Scientists defend global warming work
Six months after “climategate” called into question the science underpinning claims of global warming, the National Academy of Sciences said Wednesday the science is sound, human-caused warming is already occurring, and the U.S. must take urgent action. Trying to end the scientific debate and set the stage for action, the National Research Council, an arm of the Academy, took the unusual step of …

Interior secretary acknowledges lax oil regulation

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:21:34 +0000

Interior secretary acknowledges lax oil regulation
Grilled by skeptical lawmakers, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Tuesday acknowledged his agency had been lax in overseeing offshore drilling activities and that contributed to the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Official: NYC bomb suspect looked at other targets

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:23:48 +0000

Official: NYC bomb suspect looked at other targets
While sequestered in a New York hotel room, the Times Square bomb suspect revealed he had thought about targeting other landmarks and asked investigators why the bomb he built failed…

Coast Guard: Despite BP efforts, gulf oil spill is getting worse

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 22:23:35 +0000

Coast Guard: Despite BP efforts, gulf oil spill is getting worse
WASHINGTON — The massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill is growing despite British Petroleum’s effort to siphon some of the spewing crude from its ruptured deepwater well, the U.S. Coast Guard official leading the cleanup warned Tuesday.

Alaska congressional delegation backs Shell Oil

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:22:43 +0000

Alaska congressional delegation backs Shell Oil
Alaska’s congressional delegation favors Shell Oil’s plan to explore for oil this summer in the waters off the North Slope.