Japanese Lawmakers Excited About Alaska Gasline Prospects
Begich Briefs 10 Top Japanese Officials on Alaska Energy Opportunities
Former Liberian Leader Convicted of War Crimes
An international court in the Hague has convicted former warlord and Liberian president Charles Taylor of aiding and abetting horrific war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Sierra Leone's civil war. Taylor had pleaded not guilty to the charges and has the right to appeal.
Salazar, Jarvis Announce Proposal to Establish Nation’s First Tribal National Park in Badlands
BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, S.D. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis today announced the release of the final General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the South Unit of Badlands National Park, recommending the establishment of the nation’s first tribal national park in partnership with the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Gov. Removes Oil Taxes from Special Session
While speaking to KTUU live on April 25th, Governor Sean Parnell announced that he has signed a supplemental proclamation that removes oil and gas production taxes from consideration by the Alaska Legislature during this special session.