04/08/2014
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"This action serves political interests while obstructing Alaska's economy and putting our Nation's energy security at greater risk."
"I am worried that this may happen at the VA, where we continually appropriate money at the problem but don't see improvement in the situation."
"So, this is not just my initiative, that the Governor, the State is very fully behind it."
"A 92% increase is an impressive ask and I believe that it indicates that you are making a serious commitment to provide support to our nations veterans who are facing desperate situations."