May 24, 2011
Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Mark Begich have worked to resolve federal, state, and local concerns.
Mark Begich
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Mark Begich is an American politician who served as the U.S. Senator from Alaska from 2009 to 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, he focused on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development during his time in office. Begich was known for his efforts to advocate for Alaska's unique needs and challenges, including those related to energy and the environment.
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May 24, 2011
We made a promise... to ensure that the Alaska Native Land Claims Act and Settlement Act and we are far past due in keeping that promise.
May 24, 2011
We do not have roads in lots of areas, so about 80 percent of our State is not connected by roads.
May 24, 2011
It is just very frustrating to hear what you had to go through and the lack of coordination.
May 24, 2011
The best stories I hear are organizations like yours, the Wounded Warrior organization, that are really bringing veterans to the services they need.
May 24, 2011
The unemployment rate for our returning veterans is completely unacceptable.
May 24, 2011
Senator, you should invite everyone that is still on the list to the Committee, and I think they will be approved immediately.
May 24, 2011
Your organization strives to ensure that no Wounded Warrior must overcome challenges and adversity alone.
May 17, 2011
I just want to echo, and we have talked about this also, what Senator Tester said about Indian country, especially in Alaska, how to deliver services in the very rural areas.
May 17, 2011
We want to continue to work with you to figure out what that right opportunity is even if it is a small demonstration project.
May 17, 2011
I see a strong business case for that to happen, and we are committed and engaged to rolling out telemedicine and telehealth nationwide.
May 17, 2011
I want to follow up, Secretary Gould. You had said that, in response to the Chairman's question, you do some research but you can use only commercially available prosthetics. Was that right?
May 17, 2011
I know we have introduced legislation about co-pays with regard to telemedicine.
May 17, 2011
I know my time is up. I know that is usually the biggest challenge for both the VA but DOD is kind of understanding that.
May 16, 2011
As you know, in Alaska, 80 percent of our area is non-road access, so I am assuming that is part of the equation.
May 16, 2011
I was glad to hear the President talk about on Saturday the need for coordinating work between the many different Federal agencies.
May 16, 2011
The moratorium and the delays in shallow water permitting forced Seahawk Drilling to declare bankruptcy.
May 16, 2011
We have groups that kind of visit Alaska that have their views about how Alaska should be run and maybe have no interest other than to fight this environmental battle.
May 16, 2011
my big concern is how do you deal with areas very remote that may have flights coming in.
May 16, 2011
I just want to agree with you on the pension issue. I think that is a critical No.
May 16, 2011
Our companies want certainty. They want to know here is when the timetable occurs.
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