We just need to get after it and deal with it, and it is going to take years to change it.

What is our wait time in Alaska in the Northwest Region? It is one of the lowest in the country.

This is not new. It is just they did not get the funding years ago, and now we are playing catch-up.

It just aggravates me when people tell me it is suddenly a new-found problem.

What steps is the State Department taking to fix the root causes of bringing migrant children to the U.S. from Central America?

The National Center thanks Senator Mark Begich for pursuing a Senate Floor amendment to the fiscal year 2015 Commerce appropriations in order to make existing funds available to provide for this office of Commerce its own budget.

I am a big supporter of the program, I think it is an important program.

Economic development in Indian Country is critical for the future of our tribes.

they would like to measure that wind, and they have been struggling with the FAA for years--years--to get this one piece of equipment that could literally protect and ensure that life safety is there.

Are you considering satellite coverage?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for being here today.

I will pursue a Senate floor amendment to the FY 2015 Commerce Appropriations measure.

Is the right subcommittee conversation you are having in Appropriations leaving you to believe that on the Senate side, that amount would be added?

Have we reached the levels that you need or are there requests you have made that we have not fulfilled?

What is the plan to install more potential ground stations to improve ADS-B for general aviation in Alaska?

I appreciate an opportunity to speak on a bill we passed here yesterday, the veterans access reform bill. We passed it 93 to 3, which is amazing when you think about it--in this body--as we struggle to get issues in front of us and work on…

It seems they are chasing a problem that does not exist.

I think the intent of Congress is not what I think now the regulation is attempting to do.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now resume legislative session and proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…

I am pleased to be here today with my friend and colleague, Senator Murray, to talk about Social Security. I am going to spend a few moments discussing a bill we are introducing today and then turn it over to Senator Murray. As you know…

I come from a State that understands energy, not only from an oil and gas perspective, but we also will be 50 percent renewable energy for State consumption by 2025.

This is our effort to move the Senate into the 21st Century as we do this testimony.

we thought this was a great win-win not only for the Forest Service but the Coast Guard for equipment that is desperately needed.

In the appropriations process. So that is a real positive for all of us.

For Alaska to have a fire of that magnitude in May is unheard of.