Romney Sweeps Maryland, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin
Yesterday, Mitt Romney, the leading contender for the GOP race for the presidential nomination, swept the most recent primaries.
Senator Begich Continues Efforts to Halt the Move of F-16 Squadron from Eielson
Yesterday, Senator Begich sent a letter to Senators Carl Levin and John McCain asking that the DOD Force Structure not be approved until the Department of Defense conducts cost,risk and feasibility assessments. Levin and McCain are the chairman and ranking member in the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Governor Parnell Makes Appointments over the Weekend
Governor of Alaska, Sean Parnell, utilized this weekend to draw up and submit a list of appointees to various boards and commissions.
Man Who Tried to Board Plane with Explosives, Said He Forgot He Had Them in Backpack
Joseph Picklo, age 29 of Dallas, Pennsylvania, told authorities that he he had "fooled around" with the fireworks and other materials and forgot he had them in his backpack when he attempted to board the flight.