The Department of Justice has long been insulated from presidential administrations to protect public trust in the rule of law.
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Murkowski discusses the independence of the Justice Department amidst political pressure.
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What’s good for Alaska is not necessarily good for the country; this bill is not good for many Americans in the country.
But that independence is called into question when overt political pressure from the White House leads to unusual personnel changes and criminal charges filed just days after the President calls for them.
While we have worked to improve the present bill for Alaska, it is not good enough for the rest of our nation—and we all know it.
I’m hopeful this legislation sends a clear message to the administration that we want to continue this strong partnership by alleviating the effects of these tariffs on our small businesses.





