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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. I am pleased we are at this point in time when we can start debate on the Keystone XL Pipeline. We have had some good conversation on this floor while we have worked through procedural issues. I appreciate that we have been…
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be suspended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and…
Mr. President, at this time I call up my amendment No. 2. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alaska [Ms. Murkowski], for herself, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Barrasso, Mr…
Mr. President, I have discussed the process going forward on this bill with our leader, the majority leader, and Senator Cantwell. It is our intention to work together so the two bill managers or their designees continue to offer…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time on the motion to proceed to S. 1 now be expired and the Senate proceed to a vote on the motion to proceed; that if the motion to proceed is adopted, the bill be reported and…
Madam President, we are awaiting the arrival of Senator Franken to bring up the amendment relating to U.S.-made steel that is part of the agreement we entered into just a little bit ago that would allow for a series of amendments to be…
Mr. President, I defer to my colleague, the sponsor of this legislation, Senator Hoeven from North Dakota, to conclude his remarks within the remaining time so that we can begin our vote at 5:30 p.m. We appreciate his leadership on this…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to Cathy Cahill for the 114th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, yesterday morning those of us on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee had an opportunity for good discussion about our Nation's energy future. More specific to the agenda of yesterday's business meeting was a bill that…
To my friend and colleague from North Dakota, it is all about infrastructure. In Alaska, my home State, we have boundless supplies of oil and natural gas, but until we were able to build that 800-mile pipeline across two mountain ranges to…
Mr. President, I join with my colleagues and express my disappointment that we are again at this place: A good measure that has good, strong, bipartisan, bicameral support has been blocked. It has been objected to. I made a comment last…
Mr. President, I too want to join in the unanimous consent that has been raised by my colleagues Senator Portman and Senator Shaheen on this very important bill. I have to say it feels a little bit like instead of calling it the energy…
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