WASHINGTON — With a vote of 51 to 49, Republicans in the U.S. Senate have approved a $4 trillion budget that could pave the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for what he has called “massive tax cuts and reform.” Senate Republicans were under pressure to approve the tax cut measure before next year’s midterm […]
A few weeks ago, with Hillary Clinton polling high in the presidential race, Democrats were confident they would take control of the Senate. It even appeared there was an outside chance Democrats could win the House of Representatives. But as election results came in late Tuesday and early Wednesday, it became clear that not only […]
September 30, 2016 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker, Lt. Governor Byron Mallott and Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Andy Mack met this week with members of the Obama administration to request that Alaska remain in the five-year outer-continental shelf plan. Governor Walker and Commissioner Mack also met with the Ambassadors of Japan and Qatar […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Congress faces critical fiscal deadlines at a time of upheaval and uncertainty on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers are returning from a weeklong recess still wondering who will lead the House of Representatives. It has been nearly a month since House Speaker John Boehner announced his departure effective at the end of this month. No […]