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Sen. Murkowski Comments on Gov. Palin's Decision to Step Down
July 03, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today made the following statement after Gov. Sarah Palin’s announcement that she plans to step down as governor later this month. read more
In The News: Editorial from the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner -- Consensus builder: Sen. Murkowski tapped again by congressional colleagues
June 27, 2009
Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Republican colleagues this week elected her to a top spot in their organization — vice chairman. Her election was the latest advancement to reflect the confidence and respect she has gained on her own in Washington, D.C. Earlier this year, she secured the top Republican post on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She also got a spot on the Senate Appropriations Committee just as former Sen. Ted Stevens’ long tenure there ended. And she was named one of three “counsels” to the Senate Republican leadership. read more
Murkowski, Begich Ask Obama Administration to Clarify Ruling Affecting Small Business Set-Aside Programs
June 26, 2009
Alaska U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich today asked the Obama administration to clarify that a recent federal circuit court ruling on the Small Disadvantaged Business program at the Defense Department does not apply to Alaska Native Corporations, 8a and other such small business set-aside categories. read more
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Murkowski Elected to Senate Republican Leadership
June 25, 2009
Sen. Murkowski was elected unanimously by her fellow Republican senators Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, the fifth-highest party leadership position in the United States Senate. As Vice Chairman of the Republican Conference, Sen. Murkowski will be responsible for helping to craft party message, policy and strategy. Pictured with Sen. Murkowski are, left, Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and newly elected Republican Policy Chairman John Thune of South Dakota. For video of Senator Murkowski's remarks, please click on the image above.

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