CAPITOL HILL—The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to suspend President Barack Obama’s plan to resettle 10,000 Iraqi and Syrian refugees in the United States in the next year, but he is promising to veto the measure if it passes the Senate. Obama signaled that he anticipates his resettlement plan will go forward. “My […]
In announcement on Friday, the Department of the Interior cited current market conditions and low industry interest as reasons for the cancellation of two potential Arctic offshore lease sales that were scheduled under the current five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program for 2012-2017. This news comes after Shell’s announcement that it would cease further exploration […]
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services suspended the license of Prestige Care and Rehabilitation Center in Anchorage Friday, May 15 after an inspection found many operational problems. The Center will continue to operate under a 180-day temporary license with a state-appointed manager. “Our top priority is to protect the health and safety […]