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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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Jun 9, 2010

I want to reiterate the point, but also make sure you and I are on the same page...

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Jun 9, 2010

Is this an area you would look into and help us try to figure out a resolution?

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Jun 9, 2010

I look forward, again, to working with you and the Committee as to those issues...

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Jun 9, 2010

Would it be fair, in our conversation we had, that there is some differences...

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Jun 8, 2010

the English author Albert Pine wrote: ``What we have done for ourselves alone, dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.'' On Memorial Day we come together to recognize and honor those who have truly…

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May 20, 2010

Section 412 of the legislation requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a rulemaking to implement changes to the definition of ``accredited investor'' in regulation D, and other sections of the legislation will require…

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May 19, 2010

today I honor Madame Jadranka Kosor, the Prime Minister of Croatia, on the occasion of her visit to Washington, DC. I congratulate her on becoming the first female Prime Minister of Croatia. Additionally, I commend Croatia for its…

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May 18, 2010

With my last few seconds, Ray, I just want to say the piece of legislation that Senator Murray is the primary sponsor on, I think some of that, as you read through it, I know you will see some of our efforts from field hearings that we had…

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May 18, 2010

You have just given the reason why the VA should support our legislation, because less co-pays or no co-pays mean people utilize it, which ultimately saves on the bottom line.

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May 18, 2010

Obviously, there is a reason why we have introduced it. In Alaska, we see more and more individuals--not only veterans but in other areas--utilizing telemedicine and telehealth as a way to do prevention as well as kind of maintenance on…

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May 18, 2010

I know Senator Murray would love to know how those kick off, and for me personally how we can be supportive of those efforts at reaching out to the unemployed veterans of our country.

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May 18, 2010

I think we are in a unique situation in Alaska because telecommunications is a critical piece and literally life-and-death linkage.

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May 18, 2010

I just am anxious, and I know Senator Murray is as a prime sponsor of that legislation, to be working with your office on seeing how to accelerate that.

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May 18, 2010

Support the Prohibit the collection of copayments for telehealth visits.

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May 18, 2010

IAVA supports this bill, which would prohibit the VA from collecting copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits.

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May 17, 2010

As a Senator from Alaska, you know, we have experienced a spill of incredible magnitude before.

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May 6, 2010

today I rise to introduce legislation to amend title 38, related to this Nation's obligation to provide benefits to our veterans. Specifically, the bill I introduce today with my distinguished colleague, Senator Grassley of Iowa will waive…

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May 5, 2010

I'm a big supporter of the reauthorization and the resources.

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May 5, 2010

they actually said they should rename it to STEAM and put 'Arts' in the middle of it.

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May 5, 2010

The best economic stimulus or economic recovery is education.

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May 5, 2010

If our students aren't STEM-capable, it's not just jobs, it's making basic fundamental decisions in our democracy.

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May 5, 2010

I don't like the legislation, never have, for a variety of reasons. It's a disincentive- versus incentive-driven.

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May 4, 2010

I think we want to help you in this area because we think the social workers are an important component.

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May 4, 2010

How do you see TBI, if at all, used in telemedicine? And are you using it now? And what is your kind of analysis of that?

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