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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. President, at this time, I call up amendment No. 2953. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alaska [Ms. Murkowski] proposes an amendment numbered 2953.
Madam President, before I complete the following closeout here, I want to make a comment this morning. What we have just done is move consideration of the energy bill--the Energy Policy Modernization Act--from today to tomorrow. It is a…
Madam President, with that little update on the weather--and again, a recognition of the hardy souls who kind of like winter--I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 11 a.m., Wednesday…
Madam President, in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to further proceedings. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for today with respect to the consideration of S. 2012 and the nomination in executive session be modified for tomorrow's session as follows: consideration of S. 2012 be for debate…
Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…
Senator McCain, because Congress specified that distributions may be made as determined in article 10, section 7, of the Arizona Constitution, I share his view that Congress need not provide consent. Mr. McCAIN. I thank the Senator from…
I want to thank the senior Senator from Arizona for his question. I am familiar with the enabling act's requirements that funds are held in trust for certain beneficiaries, including K-12 public schools, and that distributions are made…
Mr. President, I thank not only the Senator from North Dakota but many others for the effort that has been made to get us to this point where we will soon have the opportunity to vote to lift a 40-year-old ban on export. We are the only…
Mr. President, I want to thank the Senator from Washington for not only her comments here this evening but for her leadership and guidance in this area. When your State is hard hit by these disasters, you learn a lot. You learn a lot about…
Mr. President, most of us are busy today reviewing the contents of the Omnibus appropriations bill that was released late last night--actually, early this morning. I come to the floor this afternoon with my colleague from Washington, the…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tillis). The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be…
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