One progressive critic said the GOP bill is “a reflection of just how totally controlled by the fringes of his caucus McCarthy is.” Far-right House Republicans are reportedly “thrilled” with the debt ceiling legislation that Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled earlier this week. That’s likely because, according to Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), McCarthy (R-Calif.) simply “picked up the […]
JUNEAU – Reps. Geran Tarr and Andy Josephson Monday introduced a resolution that would express support for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that allows limits on spending to influence elections and public policy. House Joint Resolution 24 would be sent to federal leaders and calls for the overturning of the 2010 Supreme Court […]
Commercial Tanner crab harvesters for the Kodiak, Alaska district will have a 300,000-pound guideline harvest level (GHL) for the eastside section and 100,000 pounds for the southeast section for the 2020 fishery opening on Jan. 15. The GHLs are based on analysis of the 2019 Tanner crab survey. They were announced by the Alaska Department […]
WASHINGTON — The United Nations’ atomic energy agency has confirmed Iran has surpassed the uranium enrichment limits spelled out in the 2015 nuclear deal. The International Atomic Energy Agency said its inspectors verified Monday that Iran has surpassed the 3.67% enrichment limit set in the accord, aimed at restraining Tehran’s ability to develop nuclear […]