Associated PressAlmost half the state Legislature plans to be in Washington, D.C., next week for an Energy Council conference.The annual trip brings work at the state Capitol to a slow grind.Lawmakers defend the junket because of Alaska's heavy reliance on oil and the state's hope of a natural gas pipeline.The council includes energy-producing states, Canadian provinces and Venezuela.27 lawmakers expected to attend .Download Audio (MP3)
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