Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday the United States is providing an additional $9 million in aid for earthquake-ravaged Nepal. The added funding brings to $10 million dollars the total amount announced by the U.S. since Saturday’s quake, which has left more than 3,700 people dead. The U.S. Agency for International Development statement said […]
President Barack Obama has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he will “reassess” aspects of the U.S.-Israeli relationship after the Israeli leader’s comments rejecting the two-state solution. Obama delivered the message Thursday during a phone call to congratulate Netanyahu on his election victory this week, according to a White House official speaking on condition of […]
Juneau – The 13 members of the Alaska Independent Democratic Coalition support the Medicaid expansion legislation unveiled Tuesday by Governor Bill Walker. “Medicaid expansion is a no brainer,” said Coalition Leader Rep. Chris Tuck (D-Anchorage). “We fought in the House Finance Committee and on the Floor of the House to keep expansion in the budget. […]
Juneau-After nearly two years of research and outreach and a $50,000 market demand study, Senior Citizens Support Services Inc., a local non-profit, has progressed to the next phase of developing an assisted living facility in Juneau. According to SCSSI Board of Directors President Sioux Douglas, the project has “received tremendous community support, including grant support […]