Obama to Meet with Congressional Leaders, Sequestration to Start
As cuts to defense spending, education and infrastructure loom today, President Obama is readying to meet with top Republican and Democratic leaders on the subject of sequestration.
House Passes Senate Version of Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
The Violence Against Women Re authorization Act made it through the House of Representatives by a large margin on Thursday.
Murkowski: Violence Against Women Act 'Above Politics'
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski reached out to Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) along with two of her Senate colleagues and urged the Speaker to take up the Senate-passed S.47 Violence Against Women Act reauthorization act.
Begich Bill Eases Travel Burden for Guard Reserve Members
Continuing his strong support of Alaska’s National Guard and Reserve members, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has introduced legislation to ease the burden of travel costs on Guard and Reserve members when travelling hundreds of miles to fulfill their monthly training requirements.