Newsletters
Senator Murkowski's eNewsletter for February 9, 2010
Tuesday February 9, 2010 Supporting Alaska's Special Olympics Athletes Sen. Murkowski meets with Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Jacob Kerr of Anchorage during his visit to Washington. With Sen. Murkowski are, from left, Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, Jacob's Father Kevin; Jacob Kerr; Tim Shriver, Chairman, Special Olympics; and Jim Balamaci, President and CEO, Special Olympics Alaska. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with Jacob Kerr from Anchorage who was visiting Washington as pa… Continue Reading
02.05.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of February 5, 2010
View as a PDF What Works Clearinghouse Report on Computer Based Curriculum "I Can Learn" Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Sen. Murkowski "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Senator Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy This What Works Clearinghouse Quick Review reports on a study that examined whether t… Continue Reading
01.29.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of January 25, 2010
View as a PDF Summer Internship for Recent High School Graduates Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Lisa "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Senator Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy Senator Murkowski is now accepting applications for the 2010 High School Intern Program (https://www.murkowski.senate.g… Continue Reading
01.22.10
Senator Murkowski's eNewsletter for January 22, 2010
Friday January 22, 2010 Murkowski Travels to Afghanistan and Pakistan Earlier this month, I traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of a Congressional delegation trip to assess where we stand in the Global War on Terror. I returned from Afghanistan feeling more confident about our potential for success there than when I left. Senator Murkowski with children from the village of Garmsir. Mission progress was illustrated for me when I visited a bazaar in the village of Garmsir in the s… Continue Reading
01.22.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of January 18, 2010
View as a PDF Listening Session on Employment Issues for People with Disabilities Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Lisa "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Senator Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitative Services Administration and the Office of Disability… Continue Reading
01.15.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of January 11, 2010
View as a PDF Head Start Impact Study Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Lisa "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Senator Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The Administration of Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the Head Start Impact Study this week. R… Continue Reading
01.08.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of January 4, 2010
View as a PDF New Labor Market Publications Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, Alaska.Lisa "tells it like it is" to Education Secretary Duncan in Anchorage. Senator Murkowski tells stories with Bear Valley Elementary students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the 2010-11 editions of the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Career Guide to Industries. T… Continue Reading
01.08.10
Sen. Murkowski's Education Newsletter for the week of December 23, 2009
Sen. Murkowski with Josie Burton's 4th Grade Class in Nome, AlaskaSenator Murkowski with Secretary Duncan Sen. Murkowski visits with Bear Valley Elementary Students in Anchorage. Sen. Murkowski with students of Galena Interior Learning Academy Lisa Murkowski acts on her belief that Alaska's educators, parents, and others who care about our state's students deserve to know what is happening in Washington, D.C. and have an opportunity to share their suggestions, questions, concerns,… Continue Reading
01.06.10
Senator Murkowski's 2009 Report to Alaskans
December 2009My Fellow Alaskans: This past year has seen some major changes for the Alaska congressional delegation. Not only do I have a new colleague in the Senate, Mark Begich, but I have been elevated to the Ranking Member role on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, selected to serve on the Appropriations Committee and elected to a position in the Senate's Republican leadership. As we look forward to next year and the start of the second session of the 111th Congress, I wanted to u… Continue Reading
11.06.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 11/06/09
Friday november 6, 2009 Another Great AFN Convention I had the pleasure of attending the 2009 Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention in Anchorage. The theme, 'Northern Dreams - Our Historic Journey Continues,' captured the energy of those attending from all across Alaska. At this year's AFN, I was greeted by so many Alaskans who brought news from their remote communities. I enjoyed the opportunity to address the attendees and provide an update on issues and legislation affecting Alask… Continue Reading
09.25.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 09/25/09
Summer visits by Murkowski to Newtok and St. PaulOver the summer work period, I was able to visit both Newtok and St. Paul for the first time.In Newtok, I was greeted by community leader Stanley Tom, who guided me on a tour of the community. Stanley has been instrumental in focusing the attention of local, state and federal agencies on erosion issues in Newtok. Following our tour, I attended a community meeting at the school to discuss issues surrounding the relocation of Newtok and the schedule… Continue Reading
09.21.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 09-21-09
Many Alaskan Voices, One Vital Issue Sen. Murkowski, along with Joan Fisher, Executive Director of the Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, announces that the ANHC will expand to better serve the Anchorage community.This August, I focused on the issue that captured national and local headlines this summer -- Washington's efforts to reform the nation's health care system. I began a series of health care meetings in early August at the Alaska Native Health Board mega-meeting. My meetings also in… Continue Reading
07.22.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 07-17-09
Murkowski Cannot Support Health Care Reform as Currently Drafted Following a vote in the Senate HELP Committee, Sen. Murkowski spoke at a news conference about her concerns with the proposed Democrat health care bill. For the past several weeks, the Senate Heath, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee has been debating and amending the proposed Democrat health care reform bill, which the panel approved last week. I believe our health care system must improve, but any reform leg… Continue Reading
06.24.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 06-24-09
Health Care Forum Americans are looking to Congress and the White House to see whether lawmakers and the president will deliver on their promises to reform our health care system. This is an issue that impacts every American and I am committed to working with both my Republican and Democratic colleagues to make improvements. Our success will be measured by whether we craft a health care bill that reduces costs while providing affordable, comprehensive medical coverage that ensures cont… Continue Reading
06.12.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 06-12-09
Murkowski Meets With Veterans Secretary Eric Shinseki Earlier this year I was appointed to serve on the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee. I hope to use this important assignment to improve services to Alaska's 75,000 veterans, particularly those who live in Alaska communities that are not served by VA facilities. On May 22 I met with Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki to discuss my VA priorities. The first thing I asked of the Secr… Continue Reading
05.22.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 05-22-09
Murkowski Reflections on Memorial Day Above, Senator Murkowski spoke with and thanked some of the Veterans attending The Gathering in Palmer in April. The Gathering is an event to recognize Veterans from the State of Alaska hosted by Veterans Aviation Outreach in concert with the Anchorage VA. On Memorial Day, we recognize the men and women of our military who have served our country. I call on all Alaskans to thank those who have served and remember those who made the ultimate sacrific… Continue Reading
05.06.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 05-06-09
Murkowski Introduces Southeast Initiatives Sen. Murkowski introduces the U.S. Ferry Investment Act, part of her Southeast Initiative legislation. With Senator Murkowski are (left) David Moseley, Director of Washington State Ferries, Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA-2) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA). Over the past few weeks, I have introduced four bills aimed at growing the economy in Southeast Alaska. As we all know, the Southeast region has been hard hit the downturn in the timber industry… Continue Reading
04.24.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 04-24-09
On The Mend Earlier this week, Senator Murkowski participated in a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee, on which she is the ranking member. Over the Easter recess, I returned to Alaska and underwent surgery for the knee injury I sustained in March while skiing at Mt. Alyeska. The surgery went well thanks to the many fine Alaskan medical professionals who attended to me. I am now back on my feet, with crutches, and am undergoing daily physical therapy.… Continue Reading
03.27.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 03-27-09
Murkowski Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Senator Murkowski delivers remarks at a recent NOAA event commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. This past Tuesday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Prince William Sound. It was on March 24, 1989, that Alaskans awoke to the news that an oil tanker had run aground on Bligh Reef spilling nearly 11 million gallons of oil into the Sound. In the 20 years that have f… Continue Reading
03.13.09
Senator Murkowski - eNewsletter 03-13-09
2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and the Alaska Army National Guard Senator Murkowski with Maverick, one of the four-legged athletes competing in the 2009 Iditarod. I was thrilled to be in Anchorage this past weekend at the ceremonial start of the 37th Annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. I always look forward to coming home for Alaska's Last Great Race and meeting the spectators and competitors. While at the Iditarod's ceremonial start, Senator Murkowski also visited with back to … Continue Reading
