Lisa Murkowski: “It's also tough. I know that when we have had prescribed burns up North you're really subject to a window of weather…”

This is an individual that is not only qualified for this position, he is ready to hit the ground running as a U.S. District Court judge.

Alaska is a cornerstone of American defense; investments like this from the Coast Guard are critical as we work to improve infrastructure on bases across the state to maintain our national security.

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

If a federal facility is going to be demolished, it cannot be without congressional oversight here.