10/02/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"Is there a way, especially for very small carriers, because the waiver process cost is the same."
"However, the reality is that given Alaska's geography, distance from the lower 48, and the very remote locations of small rural communities..."
"Some Alaskan communities, including the entire island of Adak are on the brink of disaster because of the sever USF funding cuts established in your reform order."
"I support the Coast Guard Authorization Act (S. 1665) that increases Coast Guard end strength to 49,350."