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Murkowski: Legacy Wells Cleanup Plan 'Dead on Arrival'
The Associated PressU.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says a federal proposal to have the state help pay for cleanup of abandoned federal well sites in the Alaska arctic is "dead on arrival." During a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Murkowski said the...Tags: Barack Obama, Petroleum Industry, Energy Resources
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NRA Convention: Sarah Palin Says Leaders Exploiting Tragedy of Shootings
Former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says recent mass shootings have prompted leaders in Washington, D.C., to exploit tragedy in order to limit the freedoms of law-abiding people. Palin spoke at the National Rifle Association's...
Tags: Sarah Palin, Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
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Few Details Revealed in Helo-1 Crash Report
The Associated PressA preliminary report by federal investigators on the crash of an Alaska State Troopers helicopter gives few clues regarding the cause. The crash of Helo-1 April 30 killed 55-year-old pilot Mel Nading, 40-year-old Trooper Tage Toll, and an injured...Tags: National Transportation Safety Board, Air and Space Accidents, Transportation Industry, Transportation Accidents
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Senate Bill Would Deny Federal Agents State Aid in Some Cases
Channel 2 NewsA state Senate bill proposed Monday would deny any state assistance to federal officers attempting to infringe upon Alaskans’ Second Amendment rights, unlawfully detain them or exercise a variety of federal powers signed into law since the 9/11...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Interior Policy, U.S. Congress, Defense, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Sequestration Slashes JBER Civilian Employees' Hours
Channel 2 NewsThe federal sequestration crisis has made its way to Alaska, with military civilian employees in Anchorage already bracing for forced days off that will affect their pay. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson held four town hall meetings Thursday to inform...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Unemployment, Career and Workplace, U.S. Department of Defense
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Parnell: Washington, D.C. is 'Broken'
Channel 2 NewsFresh off his trip to Washington D.C. for the National Governors Association winter meeting, Governor Sean Parnell is expressing pessimism about the looming federal fiscal crisis due to automatic budget cuts set to take effect Friday. "We've got the...Tags: Executive Branch, U.S. Congress, Sean Parnell, Government Debt, Politics
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James Wells Arraigned in 2012 Kodiak Coast Guard Murders
Channel 2 NewsA man accused of fatally shooting two men at a Coast Guard communications station near Kodiak last year, following a series of personnel disputes, was arraigned in federal court Tuesday. James Michael Wells, 61, pleaded not guilty to all six charges...Tags: FBI, Science and Technology, Police Investigations, Environmental Politics, Electronics
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Don Young Ends 2012 with $500K On Hand
Channel 2 NewsU.S. Rep. Don Young ended 2012 with more than $500,000 on hand. The Alaska Republican indicated he would run again in 2014 before even winning re-election last year. He handily defeated former state Rep. Sharon Cissna in November. He has served as...Tags: Sharon Cissna, Federal Election Commission, Don Young
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Governor Parnell's State of the State Address Transcript
The prepared text of Alaska Governor Sean Parnell's State of the State address, presented to the Alaska Legislature Wednesday evening in Juneau: "Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, former Governor Sheffield, distinguished guests, and...Tags: Teachers, Politics, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Science and Technology
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Environmentalists, U.S. House Members Question Kulluk Grounding
The grounding of the Kulluk has prompted a national environmental group to question Shell Alaska’s preparedness for Arctic drilling operations. The news comes on the same day that a U.S. House coalition says it's calling on the Interior Department...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Coast Guard
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Amy Erickson Named New Alaska DMV Director
There's a new director for the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. Amy Erickson, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, will start her new job on Monday. Department of Administration Commissioner Becky Hultberg made the announcement in a release....
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Tribal Providers Conference Brings Leaders to Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsStrengthening Alaska's tribal nations was the goal of this week’s 22nd annual Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Providers Conference. The conference wrapped up at the Dena’ina Center in Downtown Anchorage Friday with Alaska Native song and...
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