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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.

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Jun 2, 2025

The public media system is an invaluable resource that saves lives in Alaska.

cnn.com
May 28, 2025

It's going to be a little bit different if you're out in a rural area where you don't have the opportunity for jobs unless you move into the city.

cbsnews.com
May 28, 2025

It's about $170 billion in savings that could be had if we were to eliminate that.

cbsnews.com
May 20, 2025

If something is directly presented to the parliamentarian by way of a parliamentary inquiry, she answers one way and then you have an effort to override that, that’s a concern, right?

nbcnews.com
May 14, 2025

termination of certain clean energy tax credits enacted in 2022 would create uncertainty, jeopardizing capital allocation, long-term project planning, and job creation.

nbcnews.com
May 1, 2025

He’s got to remember that he’s living there, but it’s the people’s house, right?

nbcnews.com
May 1, 2025

I don’t think it would be appropriate for me to charge people to come into the Capitol and take a tour.

nbcnews.com
Apr 28, 2025

I’ve supported not only the ACA premium subsidies, but Alaska has really seen the direct benefit of Medicaid expansion.

nbcnews.com
Apr 28, 2025

I am afraid (unlike Sen. Murkowski, I do not have access to much power).

commondreams.org
Apr 28, 2025

We are all afraid, because retaliation is real.

thenation.com
Apr 23, 2025

You just blanket pardon all of them without consequences?

cnn.com
Apr 10, 2025

yesterday was a day that really captured the attention of the world. We have all been talking about tariffs for a little bit, but yesterday was the day that really brought the focus to what was going on here in the United States. At 12:01…

govinfo.gov
Apr 8, 2025

You have to demonstrate that it can be done and you’re not going to be beaten up by your base for fraternizing with the enemy.

cnn.com
Mar 17, 2025

I’m going to have to have to figure out where I can work with them.

nbcnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

It may be that Elon Musk has decided he’s going to take the next billion dollars that he makes off of Starlink and put it directly against Lisa Murkowski.

nbcnews.com
Mar 17, 2025

You know what? We cannot be cowed into not speaking up.

nbcnews.com
Mar 14, 2025

before I begin my comments, I wanted to acknowledge the extraordinary life and the contributions of Senator Alan Simpson from Wyoming. I had an opportunity to hear several of my colleagues speak to the accomplishments of Senator Alan…

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Mar 11, 2025

I am pleased to be on the floor today with the Senator from New Hampshire as well as other colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support Ukraine. We are now more than 3 years into Russia's unprovoked brutal war against Ukraine. I think…

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Mar 11, 2025

I am scheduled to be part of a colloquy here in just a couple minutes, but I wanted to make a comment about what the Senator from Washington has shared. I am going to use a term that maybe some people are not familiar with. We are in a…

govinfo.gov
Mar 4, 2025

This week started with administration officials refusing to acknowledge that Russia started the war in Ukraine. It ends with a tense, shocking conversation in the Oval Office and whispers from the White House that they may try to end all…

newsweek.com
Mar 3, 2025

I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but right now, I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world.

fox59.com
Mar 2, 2025

I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world.

democracynow.org
Mar 1, 2025

I was sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin.

nbcnews.com
Mar 1, 2025

I’m sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin.

nbcnews.com

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