Political Quotes

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.

This is more good news for King Cove and all who care about the health, safety, and wellbeing of the hundreds of people who live there.

“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 will continue to champion this program and work with the Department to ensure this funding is administered more expeditiously going forward.