WASHINGTON D.C.-Recognizing the critical public safety need for accurate weather forecasting in Alaska and across the country, U.S. Sen. Begich today praised the Senate Appropriations Committee for approving the FY 2012 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill allocating $920 million for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System.
WASHINGTON, DC – Alaska’s fisheries benefitted from funding decisions and a number of cost-effective adjustments in the language of an appropriations bill that passed the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee today in a bipartisan vote, according to Senator Murkowski, a Subcommittee Member.
WASHINGTON D.C.-After restating the strategic importance of Alaska and its military in two meetings today, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich received positive responses from top military officials about the role Alaska plays in our country’s national defense and the need to continue to invest in its programs and facilities.
WASHINGTON D.C.-Alaskan Congressman Don Young joined several colleagues this week in introducing the BARR Preservation Act.