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Governor Signs Vietnam Veterans Day into Law
Channel 2 NewsMarch 29 will officially be known as Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska. Gov. Sean Parnell signed House Bill 67 into law Wednesday, designating that day annually to acknowledge and commemorate the military service of American men and women in the Vietnam...Tags: Wars and Interventions, International Military Interventions, Politics, Executive Branch, Vietnam War (1955-1975)
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Bill Passes to Establish Vietnam Veterans Day
Channel 2 NewsA bill designating March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day has passed the Alaska Legislature. The Senate followed the House's lead and this week passed HB67 from Fairbanks Rep. Steve Thompson. The measure now goes to the governor. The bill would set...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Alaska Legislature, U.S. Military, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Unrest, Conflicts and War
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House Bill Would Establish Vietnam Veterans Day
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska House has unanimously passed legislation that would make March 29 of each year Vietnam Veterans Day. HB67 passed 36-0. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. The bill, from Fairbanks Rep. Steve Thompson, calls for establishment of the...Tags: U.S. Military, Vietnam, Veterans Day
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Some Alaska Lawmakers Face No Election Opposition
The election is Tuesday, but there are some Alaska legislative seats that are essentially clinched. Democratic Sen. Lyman Hoffman of Bethel faces no opposition after Thursday's deadline for write-in candidates. Republicans Mike Dunleavy of Wasilla and...
Tags: Lyman Hoffman, Reggie Joule, Republican Party, Politics, Primaries
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State Office Candidates File Before Friday Deadline
Channel 2 NewsState office candidates rushed to file for this year’s primary elections Friday, producing several surprises before a 5 p.m. filing deadline. Fifty-nine of the state Legislature’s 60 seats -- all 40 House seats and 19 of 20 Senate seats...Tags: Republican Party, Sarah Palin, Politics, Sharon Cissna, Primaries
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Gov. Parnell Expected to Nominate New Attorney General
Governor Parnell is expected to nominate a new attorney general days after the position was left open by Fairbanks-area attorney John Burns.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that Deputy Attorney General Rick Svobodny was appointed to fill the...Tags: Justice System, Politics, Lawyers, Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice
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Lawmakers Come Together Amid Strikes, Spares
Channel 2 NewsLawmakers in Juneau are feeling the pressure, with less than 23 days left in the session. Time is running out for them to deal with important issues such as changing the way oil companies are taxed, considering whether an in-state gas pipeline should be...Tags: Republican Party, Crime, Law and Justice, Democratic Party, Justice System, Mike Chenault
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