KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced an ailing fisherman from the 46-foot fishing vessel Venture in Aniakchak Bay 35 miles northeast of Chignik Friday.
This week the President signed the MAP-21 Act to extend funding for transportation and infrastructure projects and stopped student loan interest rates from doubling. He also urged Congress to cut taxes for the middle class, while the White House announced the 2012 Save Award initiative, and played host to a Google Plus Hangout.
In this week's Begich Minute, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich highlights the key role small businesses play in Alaska's economy. Sen. Begich was disappointed the Senate did not pass a small business bill this week that would have helped businesses save money, expand and hire more workers. But he was pleased the debate gave him a […]