Break the Silence

According to Alaskan state records, smaller communities and areas of higher latitude saw a dramatic increase in suicide rates from 2003 to 2011.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) introduced a bipartisan amendment last week that would pave the way for the construction of new Coast Guard heavy polar icebreakers.

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich Monday continued his efforts to make Alaskans aware of the full range health insurance options available to them, including remaining on their current plan, by calling on Governor Sean Parnell to expedite the rate review process so Alaskans have the opportunity to review and understand all of their health coverage options.