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Participants talked about the Bush administration’s proposals for a national energy policy and Congressional efforts to address energy demand, rising gas prices, energy infrastructure, and…

The U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.

In an excerpt from the Senate session, Senators debated the War Powers Act. The Senate was considering its response to attacks on U.S. vessels in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War.…

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee continued to question Robert Gates during Day 1 of his confirmation hearing for the position of CIA Director. Mr. Gates responded to questions…

The committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates…

The three candidates for the Republican nomination for governor debated. Among the topics they addressed were oil and natural gas industry issues, the state of the economy, and the role of…

Governor Murkowski addressed a joint session of the state legislature about a shutdown of oil pipelines operated by British Petroleum due to concerns over oil leaks and environmental safety. He spoke…

Republican and Democratic Senators paid tribute to Senator Thurmond to his 41 years and 10 months of service, which breaks the record of Carl Hayden from Arizona. They talked about their…

S.J.Res. 2, S.Res. 11, and S.Res. 12 were introduced. S.Res. 11, to commend the Secretary General of the United Nations was passed, as well as S.Res. 12, calling upon President Gorbachev to…

In an open session Secretary Leavitt, a former governor of Utah, talked about the federal-state partnership and the problems with Medicaid costs. Mr. Aaron and Mr. Butler also talked about…

Participating by remote connection, Governor Murkowski talked about energy sources, economy, and other national issues. He is in town this week to attend the National Governors Association…

Governor Frank Murkowski gave his annual State of the State Address for Alaska.

Members of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy testified before the Senate Science Committee about their recommendations and findings. They asserted that the oceans are “in a state of crisis,” and spoke in detail about…

Governor Frank Murkowski named his daughter, Lisa Murkowski, to fill his seat in the U.S. Senate. Ms. Murkowski talked briefly about her ideals and goals.

Governors and Republican leaders talked about homeland security as well as responding to terrorist attacks or catastrophic events. Among the topics they addressed were interagency…

Senator Barkley was sworn in today. He was appointed by Governor Ventura to fill Senator Wellstone’s seat until the 108th Congress begins on January 3, 2003.

Before an audience in the Sydney Lawrence Theater at Alaska Performing Arts Center, the candidates debated many issues, including the state budget, management of natural resources, and…