Lisa Murkowski

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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.

Quotes by year · 2003–20262,564 total · peak 2023 (797)

Nov 21, 2003

I'd like to thank Chairman Dominici for holding this hearing today on the implementation of the Energy Employees Occupational Illnesses Compensation Program Act.

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Nov 21, 2003

The people Congress wanted to help deserved so much better than they got.

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Nov 21, 2003

I recently supported Senator Grassley's attempt to move administration of Part D from the DOE to the DOL.

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Nov 21, 2003

Essentially, they are being litigated to death, which is absolutely unacceptable, just unacceptable.

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Nov 21, 2003

Processing 25 percent of claims in six months is about 156 claims a week.

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Nov 21, 2003

So if it is none, if it is zero--and we have also made that assumption, that there are none--what was the purpose of putting this language in the MOU?

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Nov 21, 2003

Have you advised the Alaskan claimants that there is no willing payor?

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Nov 21, 2003

I offered an amendment in September with your colleague here Senator Murkowski co-sponsoring the amendment.

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Nov 21, 2003

I appreciate it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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Nov 21, 2003

Our nation owes them a debt of gratitude.