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Lisa Ann Murkowski is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Alaska, a position she has held since 2002. A member of the Republican Party, Murkowski has been a prominent figure in Alaskan and national politics, known for her moderate stance on various issues. She was first appointed to the Senate in 2002 and has since been elected multiple times, demonstrating a strong commitment to her constituents and the state of Alaska.
Mr. Chief Justice, I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself and Senator Young and Senator Crapo. The question is to be directed to both parties. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Thank you. The question directed to counsel for the President and…
But the House didn't want to do it because they didn't want to get into a drawn-out court fight. Why should the Senate do the same thing?
I feel like I am in the front row of a pew watching everything unfold.
I object. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will read the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1292. On page 3, line 8, strike ``4 hours'' and insert ``2…
I rise today to commend the Coast Guard men and women who serve in Kodiak, AK, a designated Coast Guard City. On February 7, Kodiak's Chamber of Commerce will hold a community-wide celebration called ``We Applaud You.'' I want to take a…
In fairness, when I heard that, I was disturbed. To mean, it means we have to take that step back from being hand in glove with the defense. And so, I -- I heard what Leader McConnell had said. I happen to think that that has further…
I rise today to honor a long-time Senate staffer who recently retired, Nathan Bergerbest. Many Members and staff who have worked on judiciary, military and veterans, homeland security, public safety, foreign relations, intelligence, or…
today I wish to recognize and honor CMSgt Marcus Oats for his recent promotion to Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and upon the completion of his Air Force fellowship with my office. Selection for chief master sergeant is…
I thank my colleague, the ranking member on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. He is really a friend on not only energy matters but on so many of the other initiatives we have worked on. As he mentioned, every now and again, our…
I rise today to say how pleased I am to join with the Senator from New Hampshire in introducing S. 2942, a bill to revise the tax treatment of certain contributions to the capital of corporations. S. 2942 corrects a provision in the 2017…
I am pleased that at any moment now, we will move to invoke cloture on the nomination of Dan Brouillette to be Secretary of Energy. As folks know, he is currently serving as our Deputy Secretary of Energy. In my view, he has excelled in…
it was several weeks ago--actually, October 23--that here in the Senate we had the opportunity to recognize a friend of so many of us; a mentor, certainly, to me; and a leader in Alaska. We recognized the life and contributions of Senator…
We also want to express our appreciation for the hard work your staff put into helping craft this important legislation.
We do not want to talk about this problem any longer. We do not want to cry about this problem any longer. We do not want to mourn any more victims. We want the tools to combat this problem.
S. 2616 recognizes the foundational role tribal governments must play in finding solutions to this public safety crisis.
I want to speak to another matter this afternoon, a matter that as I think about my tenure in the Senate and those initiatives I have been engaged with that have really touched me in a way that make me want to work all that much harder…
I know that several of my colleagues have had an opportunity to take to the floor this week and today to speak to the memory of a woman, a Senator, and a friend--certainly a friend of mine--former Senator Kay Hagan from the State of North…
as the Senator from Missouri has stated, this is a significant day. This is a very special day in the Congress, as later this afternoon we are going to gather to pay tribute to a truly great Senator, the late Senator Ted Stevens from…
I am here this morning very pleased to be at this point where we are talking about consideration of an appropriations package that includes the fiscal year 2020 bills for the subcommittees on Interior and Environment; Commerce, Justice…
her statement would suggest no 404(c) would be done until all the science is in (EIS?). Obviously, that's not what we have in mind . . .
On October 17, 2019, U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK) introduced S. 2616, the Alaska Tribal Public Safety Empowerment Act.
Mr, President, I have 5 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Energy and Natural Resources Committee be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 267. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior…
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:02 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 10…
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