U.S. Senator Mark Begich today commented on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack’s memorandum specifying direction for the transition in the Tongass National Forest to timber harvest consisting solely of young growth trees.
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich continued his efforts to crack down on sexual assault in the military when he met this week with the commander of U.S. Pacific Air Forces to discuss the urgency of obtaining justice for military sexual assault victims and restoring faith in America’s military justice system.
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich on Friday successfully gained support for key Alaska projects that will strengthen the state’s ports and harbors, decrease the high cost of energy for tribes, keep Essential Air Service strong in rural areas, and provide housing for homeless Alaska Native veterans.
Senator Mark Begich worked with the U.S. Office of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure it maintains the current policy that permits Canadian boats registered in the State of Alaska to continue to travel between U.S. ports without special restrictions