On the recordDecember 6, 2004
His nickname, the king of pork. Citizens Against Government Waste says last year he brought back to Alaska a record $524 million in federal money.
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transcripts.cnn.comHis nickname, the king of pork. Citizens Against Government Waste says last year he brought back to Alaska a record $524 million in federal money.
Discussion on the role of lawmakers in securing federal funding for their constituencies.
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This has been the saddest day of my life. I say good-bye to the Senate tonight. Thank you very much.
a special thank you today to Senator Stevens, who's been involved in all of our energy fairs so far, and who has been one of the strongest supporters of renewable energy in the country.
Because 70 percent of Alaska's communities can be reached year-round only by air, the funding for aviation projects in particular is an absolute necessity.