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I am concerned with the news that FDA is moving one step closer to genetically modified fish becoming a reality. They’re not just ignoring Alaskans’ concerns, they’re ignoring the opposition by salmon and fishing groups, as well as more than 300 environmental, consumer and health organizations. Our wild salmon population is too important to be put in jeopardy by Frankenfish.Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
I am happy the final version of the Defense Authorization Act has passed the Senate and incorporates an extra delay like the one I added to the bill of any move of the F-16s from Eielson. That’s good news for both Fairbanks and Anchorage economies. AEDC’s Bill Popp agrees:Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
Today I recognized and said “Mahalo” to my friend Sen. Daniel Akaka from the bottom of my heart for all his years of bipartisanship and hard work for Hawaii and Alaska. He is retiring from the U.S. Senate and he will be missed.- Tune into the Willis Report on Fox Business at 2:10pm to see me talk about the benefits and economic impacts to our state of exporting liquefied natural gas to Asia. Watch live on GCI channel 698.
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An independent review of the Benghazi consulate attack has led to three resignations and confirmed my gravest concerns about the incident that cost American lives: It wasn’t a protest, it was a calculated terrorist attack. I appreciate Secretary of State Clinton accepting all 29 of the review board’s recommendations, but we simply must do better protecting Americans and our interests abroad.Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
I am proud to nominate 33 bright Alaskan young people to U.S. military service academies. This year’s group of highly motivated men and women embody the strength of character and depth of knowledge we expect to see in our future leaders – both in the armed forces and in our communities. See the complete list of my Alaskan nominees here:Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
Alaska business owners: There is assistance available if you were impacted by the September flooding and high winds. Here’s all the info you need:Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
A big tree has fallen. Daniel Inouye was the biggest of big trees. I spoke about Sen. Inouye’s impact and my commitment to his home state of Hawaii yesterday on the Senate floor. Watch it here:- One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the smell of Christmas cookies in the oven. From my family to yours, here is my go-to cookie recipe from my grandmother. Enjoy our little taste of Christmas!
- The Alaska Native Claims Settlement act was enacted 41 years ago today. Four decades later, ANCSA still represents a great start but we still have a long way to go.
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I am stepping onto the Senate floor right now to share some of my memories about my friend and colleague, Senator Daniel Inouye, and tell him 'Mahalo' from Alaska. You can watch it live right now on http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
This month, my Veteran Spotlight is on Army vet Nichole Tovar. She talks about the new generation of soldier, what it’s like to have a family in the military and her efforts to change the civilian perception of her fellow veterans. Know an Alaskan veteran who should be honored next month? Nominate them here: Spotlight@Murkowski.Senate.govLisa Murkowski shared a link.
It’s been an emotional day today in the Senate with the passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye. My colleague Sen. Reid gave a moving speech on the floor shortly after we heard of Dan’s passing, and spoke about his brotherhood with Ted Stevens. I know Dan and Uncle Ted are now together again, telling stories and sharing a good laugh.- My friend Senator Daniel Inouye was a soldier, a hero, a statesman, a patriot, a gentleman and a true friend to all Alaskans. His loyalty was as solid as a rock, and his commitment to his principles and Hawaiians was something you could bank on. I am told that he was with his wife and son in the end, and his last word was ‘Aloha.’ I join every Hawaiian and Alaskan in saying ‘Mahalo’ to him.
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Alaska could see up to 10% of our federal workforce retiring at year’s end. As we look to replace them, my policy to streamline local hiring practices can make sure Alaskans with good knowledge of our lands work in our national parks.Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
With some temps reaching -55 overnight, there’s no doubt it’s frigid in our state today, so it’s great there are Alaskans thinking outside the box to cut heating bills in the future. The SeaLife Center in Seward is capturing heat from the ocean to help reduce energy costs. It’s a great example of Alaskan ingenuity at work to use all our resources to solve our energy problem!- I am sickened and saddened by the news coming out of the school shooting in Connecticut. As a mother, I can’t even imagine what parents there are going through. Thoughts and prayers to everyone in Newtown.
- Ho, ho, ho! Heading home for tomorrow's charity Holiday Luncheon to share the latest on this fiscal cliff with Alaskans as the negotiations continue between the House and President. I'll be back to work with the rest of the Senate on Monday to find a bipartisan resolution to this stalemate.
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I was so proud to just cast my vote to confirm the first Filipino-American to the federal bench. One in four Alaskans will be of Filipino heritage in about a decade, and examples like Lorna Schofield demonstrate they can work hard and succeed!
http://www.murkowski.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=0820d404-0347-4341-b76b-15f43a14dca7Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
I really enjoyed sitting down with ABC’s Diane Sawyer and all the women Senators I’ll be working with when the next Congress begins in January. Both long-time colleagues and new partners – I think we’ll be able to get a lot accomplished. See a snippet of the interview here:Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
As fiscal cliff conversations happen off the Senate floor, we’re passing meaningful legislation in the meantime. We just unanimously passed the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, containing items that will really benefit our state. Deep water ports in the Arctic, getting rid of burdensome regs for some of our smaller ships and finally taking action for our port employees to get their ID badges without making two trips!Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
As we work to bring aid to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and natural disasters nationwide, I am working with my colleagues to make sure help for Alaska’s tsunami debris clean up and fishing disasters is also included:Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
We Alaskans know we are the only one of the United States currently within North Korea’s missile range. North Korea’s long range rocket launch marks a troubling step forward for its nuclear strategy, clearly making the case that Alaska’s anti-missile defense and military response capacity must be kept as strong as possible.Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
Winter storm warnings across the state right now, and it’s still coming down. Stay safe out there, Alaska!- My DC staff is keeping everyone in the office in an Alaskan holiday mood with these tasty treats today. Have you baked your Christmas cookies yet?
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Best wishes on a speedy recovery to my friend and a friend to Alaska, Daniel Inouye.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/12/inouye-hospitalized-for-most-part-ok-151577.htmlLisa Murkowski shared a link.
Congrats to Alaska’s very own Kikkan Randall and her teammate Jessie Diggins- they’ve won the first EVER World Cup Team Sprint for the United States! Good job ladies- you make us proud! See a photo gallery from the race here:Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
With two different defense bills coming from the House and the Senate, I have reached out to the top members of the Committees involved from both chambers who are reconciling the two bills. I want to do everything possible to make sure the provisions that support the fight to keep Eielson Air Force Base intact stay in the final combined bill they send to the President.- My Alaska staff has been participating in the Red Cross of Alaska’s Holiday Mail for Heroes, sending cards to our brave men and women who are deployed and away from home this holiday season. If you would like send a thank you card to a soldier, we will have some available at the Holiday Luncheon next Friday.
- On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, please take a second to reflect on the Greatest Generation and if you know a WWII veteran, please thank them from all of us.
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Congratulations Fairbanks on being named #2 travel destination by Lonely Planet. Those of us who call Fairbanks home have long known it’s a wonderful place - even at 30 below!- My Anchorage staff is getting ready for the Peterson Tower Holiday Party and open house. If you are in the Downtown area between 4:30 and 6:30, stop by and say Hi to Amy, Eric, Greg, Kyle and Andrea.
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We need more common sense approaches in Washington like the agreement signed today with the VA and the I.H.S., allowing rural Alaska Native veterans to get healthcare within miles instead of buying a plane ticket to get to the Anchorage VA. Improving medical access for rural vets is something I’ve fought to improve for years, and I am so glad we were able to foster teamwork across federal agencies and get this one done.- I caught up with Alaskans this morning here in D.C. for the White House Tribal Nations Summit this morning at my Constituent Coffee. It’s so important to talk with people from home and stay connected on the issues on the ground in Alaska!
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We need to come up with some long term and responsible solutions to our nation’s debt problem as we tackle the looming fiscal cliff. I’m willing to listen to suggestions and proposals from both sides of this debate, but the President’s idea to have him unilaterally lift the debt ceiling isn’t paving a route to fiscal responsibility, it’s a wrong turn – essentially handing the administration a credit card with no limit.Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
The financial situation we are facing with the fiscal cliff could be especially damaging to Alaska. With the role of the federal government in our state, across-the-board cuts threaten our economy. And tax hikes looming would mean an aver...age of $1,749 more in taxes for the average Alaskan. Assigning blame to this party or that doesn’t solve the problem; we need to work together to rethink both spending and taxes, and we need to do it now.See MoreLisa Murkowski shared a link.
The Defense Authorization Act just passed the Senate unanimously – that’s a nice change of pace here. It includes my amendment that would delay any move of the F-16s from Eielson for at least a year. The bill also includes supports continued operations of the missile defense system at Fort Greely and a boost in pay for our nation’s brave men and women in uniform.Lisa Murkowski shared a link.
That was a big earthquake in Southcentral- shook both my Anchorage and Mat-Su offices pretty hard. Thankfully, no tsunami expected. Everyone ok?- Temperatures are dropping across Alaska. The 40 below zero cold snap in Fairbanks and other Interior communities is expected to last through the week, and Alaskans across the state are turning up the thermostats. Are you worried about your heating bill? As we face months more of winter, are you doing anything to budget for those bills?
- I was honored to speak at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Native American Enterprise Initiative inaugural event this morning. I look forward to working with the US Chamber as an ally and advocate for Native American businesses- a partnership that I am very excited to see blossom into economic success across Indian Country.
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