Press Releases
Media Requests: Members of the media can contact the press office by emailing Joseph_Plesha@murkowski.senate.gov or by calling 206-302-8317 and asking for the press office.
Alaska Delegation Writes Defense Secretary Gates on Missile Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Alaska's congressional delegation today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates registering their concern about possible cuts to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system at Fort Greely, Alaska. The letter outlines the critical role of GMD in Alaska and its part in America's national security, and asks Secretary Gates to discuss the future of the program with the delegation if there are going to be any changes to the GMD in the future. The letter com… Continue Reading
02.08.09
MURKOWSKI STATEMENT ON STIMULUS AGREEMENT
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calib… Continue Reading
02.05.09
MURKOWSKI SAYS NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO CUT MISSILE DEFENSE
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} WASHINGTON, D.C. - … Continue Reading
02.04.09
Murkowski cites concerns with $900 billion stimulus package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today said the stimulus bill before the Senate is an attempt to satisfy all interests and questions many provisions that will not stimulate the economy. "The package as it stands is excessive and it's not in the country's best interest to be spending money we don't have for things we don't need," Murkowski said. Murkowski singled out office renovations at the U.S. Department of Commerce, research for volunteer service and millions of… Continue Reading
01.31.09
Sen. Murkowski Votes for the Children's Health Insurance Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement on Senate passage late Thursday of legislation reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP provides comprehensive health care coverage to low-income and uninsured children. "This program has been an exceptionally important means of providing the most vulnerable of our population--our children--with health care," Murkowski said. "Congress must ensure that a downturn in the eco… Continue Reading
01.29.09
MURKOWSKI IS APPOINTED TO SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TEAM
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calib… Continue Reading
01.29.09
Sec. of Army Authorizes Emergency Payments to Alaska’s ATG
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; … Continue Reading
01.29.09
MURKOWSKI QUESTIONS DIRECTION OF SENATE STIMULUS PLAN
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calib… Continue Reading
01.27.09
MURKOWSKI NAMED TOP REPUBLICAN ON ENERGY PANEL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee have unanimously selected U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, to be the ranking Republican on the committee. Murkowski assumes the top post after serving six years on the committee. Murkowski, who replaces retiring Sen. Pete Domenici of New Mexico, will play a pivotal role in shaping a new energy bill early in the 111th Congress - legislation President Obama has identified as one of his top priorities.… Continue Reading
01.26.09
Murkowski votes against confirmation of Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today voted against confirmation of Timothy Geithner to be the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. "I am most concerned with Mr. Geithner's decision-making role in the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP)," Murkowski said. "The program has gone from one failed policy of bailing out banks to another, with no clear answers from Mr. Geithner on how to free up credit for consumer and business lending. I am also troubled by his failure to pay per… Continue Reading
01.26.09
Senator Murkowski applauds FAA action on Iditarod Air Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said today that the Federal Aviation Administration has issued an exemption to allow the Iditarod Air Force to fly in support of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The all-volunteer Iditarod Air Force has been flying in support of the race for more than 20 years but has struggled to win FAA approval to continue. FAA regulations prohibit volunteer pilots from accepting any cost deferments such as fuel, accommodations and food. Senator … Continue Reading
01.22.09
Senator Murkowski votes for the Fair Pay Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today voted for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which passed the Senate 61 to 36. The Fair Pay Act is in response to a case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in which Lilly Ledbetter was found not to be entitled to compensation for wage discrimination because she did not file her claim within 180 days of the first discriminatory paycheck. This legislation clarifies Americans' ability to seek compensation for wage discrimination by stating … Continue Reading
01.22.09
SEN. LISA MURKOWSKI TO SERVE ON THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calib… Continue Reading
01.15.09
MURKOWSKI STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF OMNIBUS PUBLIC LANDS BILL
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; … Continue Reading
01.15.09
MURKOWSKI VOTES AGAINST GIVING THE TREASURY MORE FUNDS
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; … Continue Reading
01.15.09
Interior Secretary nominee Ken Salazar promises to visit Alaska
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Mark Begich, D-Alaska, have secured a promise from Secretary of the Interior nominee Ken Salazar to visit Alaska and learn firsthand about the unique challenges Alaskans face. "Sen. Salazar and I have developed a close working relationship over our past four years together on the Senate Energy Committee," Murkowski said. "I'm very confident that our record of working together toward bipartisan solutions on issues important to Alaska… Continue Reading
01.14.09
Murkowski statement on ANWR "wilderness" bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, released the following statement today strongly opposing legislation that would designate as "wilderness" the coastal plain of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. "Given that we were at record oil prices only a few months ago, it makes no sense to deny Americans access to lower-cost energy by permanently locking up North America's largest potential source of oil and gas," Senator Murkowski said. "I'm confident that through the use of m… Continue Reading
01.13.09
SENATOR MURKOWSKI EARNS SUPPORT FOR LAW OF THE SEA TREATY AND ARCTIC POLICY
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; … Continue Reading
01.12.09
SEN. MURKOWSKI CALLS ON CONGRESS AND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT NEW ARCTIC POLICY
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Tab… Continue Reading
01.08.09
Murkowsi announces 2009 Service Academy nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, nominated 33 of Alaska's best and brightest young people for appointment to the U.S. military service academies for the year 2009-the Class of 2013. "We received a great many appointment requests from wonderful and gifted Alaska students. It is unfortunate that we never have enough openings to accommodate all of the nominees who have the makings of successful service men and women," said Murkowski. "These are all stellar candidates who h… Continue Reading