Rick Larsen: “If the public does not feel safe about flying, then they won't fly.”

After the Sackett decision, the robust Federal protections for our Nation's waters have been eliminated for more than 50 percent of wetlands and up to 70 percent of streams.

There's never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.

This event was terrifying to all those on board, but thanks to the calm and professional action of Alaska's flight crew, everyone returned to the ground safely.

However, this activity has been dominated by Russian-flagged vessels, and both Russia and China have jockeyed for control of the region.