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.
I am a little bit concerned going into the 2025 process and beyond that we are going to appropriately prioritize these in the budget process.
Well, let us keep--again, we have got to have open lines of communication here, and we can't have everybody holding their breath waiting for the next funding cycle, hoping that we are going to get enough for that next phase.
We have got to figure out what the funding plan is going to be for a port like Nome given the national security imperative.
In so many of our small, rural communities, their power is diesel generation. We want to get them off it.
Well, let us keep--again, we have got to have open lines of communication here, and we can't have everybody holding their breath waiting for the next funding cycle.
I am a little bit concerned going into the 2025 process and beyond that we are going to appropriately prioritize these in the budget process.
We can't seem to get the same level of enthusiasm or gusto when it comes to funding it.
We have got to figure out what the funding plan is going to be for a port like Nome given the national security imperative.
There is about a $1.5 billion in deferred maintenance issue for over 200 bulk fuel farms throughout rural Alaska.
I'm not giving up. It's not about Trump, and it's not about me. It's about our country.
this was supposed to be a really great week for us in Alaska. We had an opportunity to kick off the Alaska Resources Day back here in Washington, DC. The leaders of 10 of my home State's trade associations--notably, all women, which I…
As an Arctic Nation, when we have one operational Polar Class vessel, and it doesn't even get to the Arctic, we are woefully behind.
As an Arctic Nation, when we have one operational Polar Class vessel, and it doesn't even get to the Arctic, we are woefully behind.
I think many of us in this committee, in this Congress are very concerned about where we are with our naval fleet.
So, let me ask a question about the expansion of research and the modernization funding in OSD.





