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Begich Minute: Begich Gears Up for Fur Rondy Weekend, Counts Down the Seconds Until Iditarod Start
In anticipation of his trip to Alaska this weekend and the 2013 Iditarod, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has been counting down the seconds until the he returns home for the start of the "The Last Great Race".
Sunday Constituent Meeting & Increasing Oil Production as a Requirement for Tax Reductions
This Sunday from Noon till 2:00, Senator Ellis and myself, Les Gara, will be in Anchorage if you'd like to hear a legislative update, and share your thoughts and concerns. Or you can pretend that's why you're coming, bring your kids, and eat free pizza. ... Full story
Opinion: Campaign Finance Reform
"Take it from two United States Senators from both sides of the aisle who have decades of experience in public life: Campaign-finance rules have a tremendous impact on the public policy agenda in Congress. Contrary to the popular perception, the prospect of getting - or not getting - a check from an individual or political action committee does not drive the typical decision on Capitol Hill. ... Full story
Thanksgiving Message From Sen. Mark Begich
As we spend time with our families and reflect on the things we are grateful for, Sen. Begich takes time to send a special thank you to our active duty military men and women and our veterans for all they have done and continue to do to serve our country.
The Begich Minute: Food Bank Alaska
In this week's Begich Minute, U.S. Senator Mark Begich films the Begich Minute from the Food Bank of Alaska where he spent time over the weekend with his staff putting together boxes of food and supplies for those in need over Veterans Day. Begich took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of giving back as we enter the holiday season. Begich also reminded Alaskans to thank our veterans for their service to our country.
The Begich Minute: Delivering Signatures to Save the F16s
In this week's Begich Minute, U.S. Senator Mark Begich highlights the over 1650 petition signatures he submitted to Brigadier General Mark McLeod from Alaskans and individuals around the country opposing moving the F16 squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Anchorage. Begich is joined by his military legislative assistant, Linsday Kavanaugh, who has helped Begich with the effort to save the F16's and keep Eielson fully operational.
The Begich Minute: Alaska OWL Project and Happy Father's Day
In this week's Begich Minute, Sen. Mark Begich commemorates Father's Day by stressing the importance of reading to your children. Earlier in the week he participated in the Alaska OWL project with connects students with distance education opportunities. In this case, students at several libraries across Alaska were able to listen to Begich read Blueberry Shoe, written by Alaskan Ann Dixon, to them from the U.S. Senate.
The Begich Minute: "You catch it, we eat it."
This week U.S. Sen. Mark Begich's "Begich Minute" features the Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers who visited Washington, DC to take part in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)'s 37th Annual Fish Fry. Sen. Begich joined the Bering Sea Crabbers at the event to help serve crab sliders and bisque, showing off Alaska's prized crab to visitors like Secretary of Commerce Bill Bryson and NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, just to name a few. Joining Sen. Begich are Kale Garcia, Siri Dammarell, Angela Keeling-Garcia, Kiyo Marsh, Jim Stone, and Mona Stone
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NASA Releases Image of 'Comet of the Century' as it Barrels Toward the Sun
The comet that will make its closest approach to the sun on November 28th, had its picture taken by the Hubble telescope on April 10th. ... Full story