Representative Don Young Sworn in Yesterday to 21st Term
Alaska's sole delegate to the United States House of Representatives was once again sworn into his office yesterday to begin his 21 term as Alaska's Representative to Washington.
Retired Colonel Robert Doehl Named as Special Military and Veterans Affairs Assistant on Sen. Begich's Staff
14-year Alaska resident Robert Doehl was named as Senator Mark Begich's new special assistant for military and veterans affairs on Thursday.
US Lawmakers Approve Fiscal Cliff Deal
CAPITOL HILL — After a dramatic day of unexpected twists and turns, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senate compromise bill to avert massive tax increases and severe cuts to government spending known as the fiscal cliff.
US Senate Votes to Avert Fiscal Cliff
CAPITOL HILL — The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan agreement to spare most Americans from steep tax hikes and delay across-the-board federal spending cuts imposed by the so-called “fiscal cliffâ€.