Peter Granitz, NPR- Washington DC
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EPA To Release Revised Pebble Mine Watershed Assessment
The EPA is scheduled to release its revised watershed assessment for the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay sometime this spring. Conservation groups are stepping up the lobbying pressure in Washington in anticipation of the ruling.
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Congressman Don Young Apologizes for Slur
Congressman Don Young issued an apology for a derogatory term he used to describe Latinos earlier this week in Ketchikan.
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U.S. Senate Passes Budget
Early Saturday morning the U.S. Senate passed a budget, a first in four years. Joining us from the Capitol to recap the vote and what it means for Alaska is APRN’s Washington correspondent Peter Granitz.
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Murkowski Clarifies VAWA Dispute
The recent reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act had many applauding its new protections for LGBT victims and illegal immigrants.
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Sally Jewell Breezes Past Energy Committee
President Barack Obama's pick to head the Interior Department, Sally Jewell, CEO of outdoor retailer REI, cruised through a committee vote Thursday morning.
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Murkowski Introduces New Revenue Sharing Bill
Senator Murkowski introduced a new revenue-sharing bill that faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
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Ethics Committee To Investigate Rep. Young
The U.S. House Committee on Ethics is creating a subcommittee to investigate whether Congressman Don Young violated code of conduct. The subcommittee will probe Young’s expenses and travel costs.
Ethics Committee To Investigate Rep. Young
The U.S. House Ethics Committee has unanimously voted to create a subcommittee investigating whether Congressman Don Young violated official code of conduct.
Rep. Young Celebrates 40 Years In Congress
Congressman Don Young has passed two milestones this month. Saturday he surpassed the late Senator Ted Stevens for amount of years in federal elected office. And earlier this month, he marked his 40th year since being first elected, in a special election in 1973.
Interceptor Missiles to Increase at Fort Greely
Interior Report Faults Shell for Mismanagement of Contractors
The Department of Interior has concluded its expedited review of Shell’s failed 2012 Arctic drilling campaign. Before resuming activity in the Arctic Ocean, the company must undergo a third party review of its entire operation.
Magnuson Stevens Act up for Reauthorization
Congress must reauthorize the Magnuson Stevens Act, the federal law regulating the nation's fisheries, before it expires September 30th.
Treadwell Announces Arctic Marine Shipping Study
Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell announced yesterday a $200,000 multi-year study of Arctic marine shipping. He told a meeting of the Arctic Parliamentarians in Washington, D.C. the project will be conducted by the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. The state Department of Commerce will pay for the research.
Southeast Fishermen Lobby for Stricter Salmon Habitat
Commercial fishermen and tour operators from Southeast Alaska are in Washington D.C. this week, lobbying Congress to strengthen the protection of certain areas of the Tongass National Forest.
Lawmakers Dash to DC, Dine with Lobbyists
While the legislature debates whether to cut taxes on oil companies, state lawmakers are meeting with state oil and gas lobbyists in Washington, D.C. They’re attending a meeting of The Energy Council, a group consisting of Alaska, ten other states, four Canadian provinces, and the Venezuelan government.
Senate Committee Considers Interior Nominee
President Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the Interior Department, REI chief executive Sally Jewel, testified before the Senate Energy committee today. She hinted at her positions on some issues pertinent to Alaska.
Begich Bill Would Define Mental Incompetence For Guns
U.S. Senator Mark Begich introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at clarifying who should be unable to own a gun because of mental illness.
Senate Democratic Budget Expected To Take Aim At Oil Tax Privileges
While oil and gas companies are inching towards a new tax break in Juneau, they’re fighting to maintain their preferential tax treatment in Washington, D.C. The Senate Democratic budget is expected to take aim at some controversial tax privileges.
Oil Lobby Concerned Over Democratic Budget
While oil and gas companies are inching towards a new tax break in Juneau, they're fighting to maintain their preferential tax treatment in Washington, D.C.
The Senate Democratic budget is expected to take aim at some controversial tax privileges.
U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds Polar Bear Listing
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. upheld the listing of polar bears as threatened Friday morning.