09.10.10

Murkowski Joins Governor in Calling for Immediate End to De Facto Moratorium

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today said she fully supports Gov. Sean Parnell's efforts to overturn the federal moratorium blocking development of Alaska's offshore resources. "The Obama administration has repeatedly ignored not only the wishes of Alaska in wanting to develop its offshore resources, but also the law," Murkowski said. "It's time for such federal overreach to end and allow responsible development of our resources to move forward." The Department of Inte… Continue Reading

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09.10.10

Murkowski Welcomes Support for Hydro Energy Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, welcomed a decision by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide aid for two marine hydrokinetic energy projects in Alaska, part of an effort to increase funding for ocean renewable energy developments nationwide. DOE awarded Whitestone Power and Communications Co. of Delta Junction $142,000 to test an energy conversion device to permit "waterwheels" to survive in areas of high debris, sediment loads and extreme weather, including heav… Continue Reading

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09.10.10

Murkowski Says Too Much Risk in Modified Fish; Encourages Public Comment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not to approve genetically modified Atlantic salmon for human consumption. If approved, it would be the first genetically altered animal ever approved for human consumption by the FDA. The FDA will hold hearings later this month on whether to approve the modified Atlantic salmon, which has both the genes of a Chinook salmon and an antifreeze gene from an eel pout. The antifreeze gene allow… Continue Reading

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09.10.10

Murkowski Praises Placement of Volcano Monitoring Equipment in Dillingham

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today praised the decision to place an acoustical array in Dillingham for use in the monitoring of volcanoes. The array placed in Dillingham will be part of a joint program of the U.S. Geographical Survey (USGS), the United States Geologic Service, the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. "I am pleased to see more attention going to monitoring … Continue Reading

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08.26.10

Murkowski Comments at Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Field Hearing on Offshore Development

Thank you Director Bromwich and thank you all for inviting me to provide this formal statement on the future of offshore energy development. While I am encouraged that representatives of the Interior Department are here to listen to Alaskans, I have reason to remain deeply concerned that not enough is being done, or will be done, to put our nation back on a path to economic and energy security. In 2009, I provided comment when Secretary Salazar held a hearing on the OCS 5-year plan here in Anc… Continue Reading

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08.21.10

Murkowski Questions Apparent Decision by Obama Administration Not to Prosecute Bill Allen on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder questioning why the federal government apparently has decided not to prosecute imprisoned former Veco CEO Bill Allen on child sexual abuse charges. Justice Department officials have declined to comment on news reports quoting Anchorage police officials saying that federal authorities decided not to charge Allen in the investigation. Murkowski's letter to Holder is attached. # # #… Continue Reading

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08.17.10

Murkowski Address to World Trade Center Alaska

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today addressed the World Trade Center Alaska about defending Alaska's resource economy from government overreach. Sen. Murkowski's remarks, as prepared for delivery, are attached. # # #… Continue Reading

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08.13.10

Senate Passes Murkowski’s Airborne Day Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Senate has passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, designating Monday, August 16, 2010, as National Airborne Day. The resolution, S. Res. 599, passed the Senate on July 28, 2010, and was cosponsored by 26 senators, including U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska. National Airborne Day commemorates the successful first jump of the Army Parachute Test Platoon on August 16, 1940, which helped contribute… Continue Reading

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08.12.10

Senate Approves Resolution Honoring Ted Stevens

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Senate today approved by unanimous consent a resolution crafted by Sen. Lisa Murkowski that honors the life and accomplishments of Sen. Ted Stevens, who was killed Monday in a plane crash near Dillingham. Murkowski received assistance in drafting the resolution from multiple generations of former Stevens staff members. The resolution, co-sponsored by Sen. Mark Begich and the other 98 senators, recognizes Stevens's "significant role" in the transformation of … Continue Reading

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08.11.10

Murkowski Announces Relocation of Fairbanks Field Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that her Fairbanks field office has moved to a new location within the U.S. Federal Building. Contact information for the new office location follows: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski101 12th Ave, Suite 329Fairbanks, AK 99701-6278(907) 456-0233 - Main Line(907) 451-7146 - Fax Line # # #… Continue Reading

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08.11.10

Senate Convenes Thursday to Honor the Late Ted Stevens

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that the United States Senate will convene tomorrow for a brief session to pass two legislative items, including a resolution honoring the late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska. Stevens died Monday in a plane crash near Dillingham. "It is a fitting tribute that the Senate will convene to recognize the life and accomplishments of Sen. Stevens, an Alaska legend and patriot who served our state and nation with the highest disti… Continue Reading

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08.11.10

Murkowski Bill to Benefit National Law Enforcement Museum Signed Into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has announced that the legislation she introduced to extend the deadline by three years for construction of the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., has been signed into law by the President. Passed by Congress in 2000, the National Law Enforcement Museum Act granted land for construction of a new National Law Enforcement Museum. The legislation required the museum to be financed with private contributions and that constructi… Continue Reading

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08.10.10

Sen. Murkowski’s Statement on Plane Crash That Claimed the Life of Sen. Ted Stevens

ANCHORAGE, AK - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today made the following statement after learning of the tragic death of Sen. Ted Stevens and others in a plane crash near Dillingham: "Last night, Alaska lost a hero and I lost a dear friend. The thought of losing Ted Stevens, a man who was known to business and community leaders, Native chiefs and everyday Alaskans as 'Uncle Ted,' is too difficult to fathom. His entire life was dedicated to public service-from his days as a pilot in World Wa… Continue Reading

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08.10.10

Sen. Murkowski Comments on Airplane Crash Near Dillingham

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement regarding the crash of an airplane near Dillingham last night: "While we await further information about this tragic accident, I ask Alaskans to join me in prayer for all those aboard the aircraft and their families." # # #… Continue Reading

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08.06.10

Murkowski Resolution Designating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day Passes Senate

Murkowski Resolution Designating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day Passes Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Senate has passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, designating September 9, 2010, as "National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day." The resolution passed the Senate by unanimous consent on Thursday evening. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are the leading cause of cognitive disability in the United States and are 100 percent preventa… Continue Reading

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08.05.10

Murkowski Thanks Second Session Summer Interns

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today thanked her second group of summer interns for their service in her Washington, D.C., office. These interns spent part of the summer observing both the operations of a fast-paced Senate office and the legislative process from an up-close view. For the second session, Murkowski welcomed Gizelle Baylon, Anchorage; Tanner Berube, Anchorage; Courtney Enright, Ketchikan; Ryan Gildersleeve, Palmer; Anna Hahn, Nome; Briana Murphy, Wasilla; N… Continue Reading

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08.05.10

Murkowski Opposes Latest Democratic Spending Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today voted against the latest $26.1 billion Democratic spending measure that cleared the Senate 61-to-39. "To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, here they go again. The Democrats continue to embrace huge spending bills at a time of record high federal deficits. The measure approved today by the Senate would extend last year's trillion-dollar failed stimulus bill by $26.1 billion for teacher salaries and Medicaid spending. What happened to Democrat… Continue Reading

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08.04.10

Murkowski Remarks on Nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today spoke from the Senate floor on her opposition to Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court. The following are excerpts from Sen. Murkowski's speech and her entire remarks, as prepared for delivery, are attached. On Elena Kagan's failure to answer questions on the Second Amendment in her confirmation hearings: "The conclusion I draw from all of this is that Ms. Kagan is at best uninterested in the Second Amendment at this point in… Continue Reading

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08.03.10

Sen. Murkowski Comments on Delay for Oil Spill Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the short life of Majority Leader Reid's thrown-together energy bill. The Majority Leader kept up the highly partisan nature of the bill's development and announced its demise after meeting with members of the Democratic caucus. "Sen. Reid is predictably blaming Republicans for standing in the way of a bill that he threw together in secret and without input from almost any other member of the Senate. Process alone guaran… Continue Reading

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08.02.10

Murkowski-Boxer Legislation to Extend Moratorium on Discharge Permits for Commercial Vessels Signed into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation to extend the current moratorium on a permit requirement for commercial and charter fishing vessels and other commercial vessels under 79 feet long, sponsored by U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Barbara Boxer, D-California, has been signed into law. The bill, signed by President Obama late Friday, provides these commercial vessels a three-year moratorium extension from permits for discharges under the Clean Water Act. Two years ago, in the 110th Congress,… Continue Reading