Peter Granitz, NPR- Washington DC
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Senate Passes Measure Lowering Student Loan Interest Rates
The U.S. Senate passed a compromise measure to lower student loan interest rates. The plan reduces rates for undergraduates and grad students enrolling in Alaska colleges this fall.
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GCI and ACS Form Alaska Wireless Network
Alaska's two largest mobile service providers create joint venture to take on Verizon and AT&T.
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Administration Says OCS Revenue Sharing Costs Too Much
The Department of the Interior says latest revenue sharing bill costs $6 billion.
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Native Groups Sue State Over Voting Practices
Advocates representing residents of Hooper Bay, Manakotuk, and Alakanuk argue the state does not provide adequate interpretation services.
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Senate Confirms Labor, EPA Nominees
Both Alaska's senators vote for cloture on the nominees, but only Senator Begich votes aye on confirmation.
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Military Explains Missile Defense Failure
Pentagon leaders say the "kill vehicle" failed to detach from its boosters mid-flight.
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Veteran Senators Defuse Rule-Changing Confrontation
Veteran senators averted what would have been a meltdown in Washington early this morning. Long-time legislators from both sides of the aisle agreed to defuse a confrontation that would changed Senate rules.
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FAA Ups Qualification Requirement For First Officers
The Federal Aviation Administration is increasing the amount of hours required to become a copilot for a commercial air carrier.
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LGBT Protections Advance in Senate
Both Alaska Senators support the Employee Non-Discrimination Act.
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Seward Ceviche Whiz Dines at White House
Nine year old Rowan Bean wins trip to second Kids' State Dinner.
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Forest Service Speeds Up Tongass Second Growth Plan
The U.S. Forest Service says it’s speeding up Tongass National Forest’s transition from an old-growth management plan to a second growth plan.
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Rate for Subsidized Stafford Loans Doubles
Congress fails to prevent increase in rate for essential student loan.
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House Passes Bill To Increase Offshore Oil, Gas Drilling
The U.S. House passed a bill this morning that aims to increase offshore oil and gas drilling. The bill has no chance in the Senate.
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White House Establishes Native Affairs Council
Cabinet level panel will meet quarterly.
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Senate Passes Immigration Reform Legislation
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a massive immigration reform. It’s the largest overhaul in a generation.
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Opinions Vary On President’s Plan To Combat Climate Change
President Barack Obama is laying out his framework for combating climate change. If successful, it could be a major accomplishment and part of his legacy. The president is bypassing Congress, and the delegation has mixed reaction.
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UPDATE: Supreme Court Strikes Down Portion Of Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a major provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act on Tuesday morning. The Court did not invalidate the entire law, and Alaska’s Congressional delegation has mixed reactions.
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Immigration Amendment Would Send Billions To Boost US, Mexico Border Security
The Senate passed a key procedural hurdle to immigration reform this evening.
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Senate Work on Immigration ‘Dead on Arrival’ in House
As the Senate readies its bill reforming the nation's immigration system, people are paying more attention to whether anything can pass the House.
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Murkowski Endorses Gay Marriage
Senator Lisa Murkowski becomes the third Republican senator to announce support for same sex marriage.
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