Gun Control Bill Overcomes First Hurdle in U.S. Senate
In a Bi-Partisan move, the U.S. Senate voted 68-31 and approved a procedural motion to let the debate on the Gun Control measure begin.
Taiwan Issues Travel Advisory, U.S., South Korea and Japan Watch for Missile Launch
One country has taken heed to North Korea's warnings to evacuate their nationals from South Korea today. It is reported Taiwan has issued a a travel alert to its citizens advising them to delay any travel plans to the Korean Peninsula because of the intensified situation there.
ConocoPhillips Puts 2014 Chukchi Drilling Plans on Hold
ConocoPhillips announced today that it was putting its 2014 Alaska Chukchi Sea exploration on hold.
Governor Parnell Signs House Bill 15 to Aid Alaska's Small Businesses
Alaska's Governor Parnell signed House Bill 15 on Tuesday, this bill changes the definition of of commercial motor vehicles to exclude one-ton pickups and vans that are normally used by smaller businesses in Alaska.