This Day in Alaska History-November 26th, 1867
Congressman Begich Statement on Funding Bill to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nov. 12, 2025 — Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement following House Republicans passing a funding bill to reopen the government: “Tonight, the House took decisive action to reopen the federal government and ensure that essential services and paychecks are restored to hardworking federal employees, many of whom continued to serve […]
Sullivan Statement on Vote to Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) Sunday released the following statement after voting to advance legislation to reopen and fund the government, as he has done 14 previous times since the end of September. Senate Democrats have, until tonight, prevented the Senate from reaching the 60 votes necessary to advance legislation. Tonight’s vote was the first […]
GOP Blocks Democratic Resolution Demanding ‘Unbelievably Cruel’ Trump Fully Fund SNAP
“Trump cares more about playing politics than making sure kids don’t starve,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley. “Kids and families are not poker chips or hostages. Trump must release the entirety of the SNAP funds immediately.” After President Donald Trump’s administration announced Monday that it would partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for November to comply with a federal […]