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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Head: Law of the Sea Treaty Will Pass
Channel 2 NewsThe head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce-- the nation's premier group representing business interests -- said Thursday that he believes the U.S. Senate will pass the Law of the Sea Treaty during its next session. Despite Tom Donahue's prediction, the...Tags: U.S. Elections, Elections, Think Tanks, Petroleum Industry, Mark Begich
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Alaska Canada Treaty: Poor King Salmon Returns Could Affect Obligation
Jeff Richardson, Fairbanks News-MinerPoor king salmon returns on Alaska's rivers mean that a treaty obligation with Canada likely won't be met. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says that projected escapement goals to Canadian spawning grounds are expected to fall short. Fish and...Tags: Politics
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UN Tobacco Control: Countries Near Treaty on Cigarette Smuggling
Channel 2 NewsThe World Health Organization says a majority of its member states are nearing agreement on a deal to crack down on cigarette smuggling. The global body says diplomats from 174 countries are expected to vote on a draft treaty as early as a Nov. 12-17...Tags: Politics, South Korea, Geneva (Swiss Confederation), Health, Health Organizations
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Lawmakers Press for Preservation of U.S. Resource Right In Arctic: Concern Over Interest by China
Channel 2 NewsOn Monday, the 11 Alaska State Lawmakers who travelled to Washington, D.C over the weekend returned to Juneau with a sobering message about protecting America's oil and gas drilling rights in the Arctic Ocean. They said that China -- a nation of 1.3...Tags: Fred Dyson, China, Fishing, Bodies of Water, The Pentagon
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State Expects to Meet Escapement Goal for Yukon Kings
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game expects the state to meet its escapement goal for king salmon on the Yukon River, but it came at a heavy cost to area residents. Under an international treaty 42,500 chinook salmon are required to make it to the...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Politics, Lifestyle and Leisure, Fishing, Alaska
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State Sen. Wants Hearing on Halibut Permits
Channel 2 NewsAlaska state Sen. Gary Stevens is asking the Senate Resources Committee to hold a special hearing to address concerns over a new permitting system for halibut charter operators. Feb 1 new federal permitting regulations eliminated about 30 percent of...Tags: Politics, Car Guides and Reviews, Lifestyle and Leisure, Fishing, Elections
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