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01.29.09

MURKOWSKI IS APPOINTED TO SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TEAM

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01.29.09

Sec. of Army Authorizes Emergency Payments to Alaska’s ATG

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01.29.09

MURKOWSKI QUESTIONS DIRECTION OF SENATE STIMULUS PLAN

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

01.15.09

MURKOWSKI STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF OMNIBUS PUBLIC LANDS BILL

01.15.09

MURKOWSKI VOTES AGAINST GIVING THE TREASURY MORE FUNDS

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

01.12.09

SEN. MURKOWSKI CALLS ON CONGRESS AND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT NEW ARCTIC POLICY

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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

12.18.08

Senator Murkowski comments on the nomination of Senator Salazar to be Secretary of the Interior

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, made the following statement after President-elect Barack Obama nominated U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar, D-CO, to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. Sen. Murkowski, who served with Sen. Salazar on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for four years, said she was pleased by his nomination. Sen. Murkowski said his nomination is a positive sign that the incoming Obama administration plans to take a practical approach to resour… Continue Reading

12.18.08

Senator Murkowski fights for Alaska spending projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has contacted the leadership of the Senate Appropriations Committee asking that they retain all Alaska funding items in the remaining Fiscal Year 2009 appropriations bills. "These are extremely important projects for the State of Alaska, and I am hopeful that most, if not all, will be included in whatever form a final spending plan takes," Murkowski said. It is unclear whether Congress will end up passing a catch-all spending bill, i… Continue Reading

12.15.08

Murkowski responds to President-elect Barack Obama's energy team

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, welcomed the official announcement today of President-elect Barack Obama's energy team. "The incoming administration's choice of seasoned energy and environmental advisors demonstrates the seriousness with which the new president takes the challenges facing the country in simultaneously tackling climate change and energy security," Murkowski said. Sen. Murkowski, who is expected to be the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natura… Continue Reading

12.12.08

SEN. MURKOWSKI COMMENTS ON CHOICE OF FORMER SENATOR TOM DASCHLE AS HHS CABINET SECRETARY

11.20.08

Alaska receives additional $9.5 million in PILT payments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today announced that the Department of the Interior is distributing an additional $9.5 million to Alaskan communities in compensation for taxes that could not be levied on federal lands in their jurisdictions during fiscal year 2008. The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program provides monetary compensation to local governments that contain National Forests, Bureau of Land Management public lands, National Parks and other lands dedicate… Continue Reading

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Press Releases

MURKOWSKI IS APPOINTED TO SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP TEAM

Sec. of Army Authorizes Emergency Payments to Alaska’s ATG

MURKOWSKI QUESTIONS DIRECTION OF SENATE STIMULUS PLAN

MURKOWSKI NAMED TOP REPUBLICAN ON ENERGY PANEL

Murkowski votes against confirmation of Timothy Geithner to be Secretary of the Treasury

Senator Murkowski applauds FAA action on Iditarod Air Force

Senator Murkowski votes for the Fair Pay Act

SEN. LISA MURKOWSKI TO SERVE ON THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

MURKOWSKI STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF OMNIBUS PUBLIC LANDS BILL

MURKOWSKI VOTES AGAINST GIVING THE TREASURY MORE FUNDS

Interior Secretary nominee Ken Salazar promises to visit Alaska

Murkowski statement on ANWR "wilderness" bill

SENATOR MURKOWSKI EARNS SUPPORT FOR LAW OF THE SEA TREATY AND ARCTIC POLICY

SEN. MURKOWSKI CALLS ON CONGRESS AND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT NEW ARCTIC POLICY

Murkowsi announces 2009 Service Academy nominees

Senator Murkowski comments on the nomination of Senator Salazar to be Secretary of the Interior

Senator Murkowski fights for Alaska spending projects

Murkowski responds to President-elect Barack Obama's energy team

SEN. MURKOWSKI COMMENTS ON CHOICE OF FORMER SENATOR TOM DASCHLE AS HHS CABINET SECRETARY

Alaska receives additional $9.5 million in PILT payments

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