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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
07.29.10
Murkowski Comments on Additional F-22 Raptors Headed for Elmendorf
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed news of the Air Force's announced intention to transfer six additional F-22 Raptors and 102 personnel to Elmendorf Air Force Base as part of a larger national realignment of F-22 assets. "After a rigorous and objective selection process, the Air Force has determined that it is in our nation's security interest to bring an additional six F-22 Raptors to Elmendorf. This decision confirms that Alaska continues to be one of the … Continue Reading
07.29.10
Murkowski Statement on C-17 Crash at Elmendorf
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after learning of the crash of an Air Force C-17 cargo plane at Elmendorf Air Force Base Wednesday evening: "I am deeply saddened by the news of this terrible accident," Murkowski said. "Incidents like this remind us that whether in training or in battle there is inherent danger in the warrior's profession. We must never forget that their's is a life of selfless sacrifice in defense of our freedom. I u… Continue Reading
07.27.10
Murkowski: Congress Clears Yukon Salmon Disaster Relief Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House has passed a 2010 supplemental appropriations bill that includes $5 million requested by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to help mitigate the Yukon River Chinook salmon fishery failure. The bill now goes to the White House for President Obama's signature. The $58.8 billion supplemental bill, which cleared the Senate in May, provides funding to pay for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief fund and s… Continue Reading
07.27.10
Murkowski Statement on DISCLOSE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following statement after voting against proceeding to debate on the DISCLOSE Act. Introduced following the Supreme Court's holding in the Citizens United case, the DISCLOSE Act would impose stringent rules on campaign advertising paid for by corporations, unions and other interest groups. The bill would also prohibit contributions to campaigns from overseas corporations that have received government assistance. Today's Se… Continue Reading
07.26.10
Murkowski Calls for Full Safety Review of Alaska Oil Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today called on the president of Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. to undertake a safety review of the trans-Alaska oil pipeline to ensure that it can continue to supply America with North Slope oil for decades to come. "The integrity of the trans-Alaska pipeline is vital to both the economy of the state and our nation's energy security," Murkowski said. "It's imperative that we have the highest level of confidence in Alyeska's maintenance of t… Continue Reading
