Lisa Murkowski: “We don't need to discuss more in this committee the significance of making sure that we have the housing that we need at…”

The Senate has leverage over the fund only because Blanche's nomination is pending.

ALS is indiscriminate and devastating. It can strike any of us, and it will take all of us working together to support those affected and help end this terminal disease.

I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.

I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today.