Lisa Murkowski: “I'm happy to see that you requested funding for the seventh national security cutter (NSC) as part of the Coast Guard's…”

His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role.

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.

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 will continue working to eliminate this fee permanently so that Alaska’s students are receiving the best education possible, regardless of the outcome of future legal challenges.