The National Indian Gaming Commission must adapt to the changing landscape of gaming and technology.

I am confident that Ms. Kunesh will bring the same strong leadership and ethics to the position as she does in her role as ANA commissioner.

I think that overlays over so much of what we are discussing when we are talking about the threats to gaming.

I would like to acknowledge for the record an individual who is being recognized as we speak over at the Library of Congress. This is Rev. Dr. Trimble Gilbert. He is 1 of 10 honorees who have been named National Heritage Fellows by the…

The National Indian Gaming Commission must adapt to the changing landscape of gaming and technology.

I think that overlays over so much of what we are discussing when we are talking about the threats to gaming.

I would hope that you not only would commit to trying to understanding a little bit more about these gaps, but then reporting back to the Committee with us on that.

I think they are surviving, and even thriving now. But to me, the long-term trajectory... I am quite worried about that.

I think they are surviving, and even thriving now. But to me, the long-term trajectory... I am quite worried about that.

I think it is fair to say that public safety and housing are top issues, certainly in my State.

I think it is fair to say that public safety and housing are top issues, certainly in my State.

I would hope that you not only would commit to trying to understanding a little bit more about these gaps, but then reporting back to the Committee with us on that.

I would hope that you not only would commit to trying to understanding a little bit more about these gaps, but then reporting back to the Committee with us on that to see if there isn't more that we need to be doing from a legislative…

I just wanted to compliment her and Senator Rosen on their work on both the Tribal Law Enforcement Act and this Bureau of Justice issue that we are having.

It's crucial that we support the nomination of Patrice Kunesh for the National Indian Gaming Commission.

I am confident that Ms. Kunesh will bring the same strong leadership and ethics to the position as she does in her role as ANA commissioner.

Public safety and housing are top issues, certainly in my State, and I know it is for my fellow colleagues here on the Committee as well.

I think that overlays over so much of what we are discussing when we are talking about the threats to gaming.

I think they are surviving, and even thriving now. But to me, the long-term trajectory... I am quite worried about that.

on behalf of the men and women who serve at the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the countless Americans who have benefited from his distinguished service to our nation, I rise to pay tribute to the life and career of Mr. Keith L…

it is Monday afternoon. We are back for what appears to be the last week of full session before we are due to go on an August recess. There is lots to do back home but clearly lots to do here in the Senate as well. It looks that this week…

Effective forest management is essential to preserve Native forest lands for future generations.

I am really disappointed. Being here today we have had so many years of discussion...

I think you can hear, whether it is from Alaska and our lands up north to the lands as far south as New Mexico and Arizona, this is an issue that I think there is clearly common ground.

Statement of Senator Murkowski.