Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Mark Begich [D, AK]

Begich on DOJ; Deficit Super Committee

2012-06-02T16:33:42Z

Story Created: Dec 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM AKDT Story Updated: Dec 1, 2011 at 2:50 PM AKDT Senator Mark Begich talks about the Department of Justice's failure to prosecute Bill Allen on sex crimes, as well as the controversial "Fast and Furious" operation ...

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F-16 Eielson report fails to sway Alaska sen.

2012-06-01T09:11:04Z

Sen. Mark Begich said the Air Force has failed to adequately explain the affordability or feasibility of moving the F-16s from Eielson Air Force Base across state to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Begich has since mid-April put a hold on the ...

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Senate Says ‘Frankenfish’ Don’t Need More Testing

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...GE salmon is a bipartisan issue in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Murkowski’s cosponsors included Democratic Alaskan Sen. Mark Begich, Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell, and Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley—all from states where the salmon industry

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Air Force puts Eielson savings at more than $200 million

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...million originally calculated, while the overall savings improved by nearly $60 million. Sen. Lisa Murkowsk, R-Alaska, and Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, also expressed skepticism about the report. They both said the change in the first-year cost estimate

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Begich bullish on Alaska

2012-06-01T00:14:12Z

PALMER — Oil and gas, tourism, mining — Alaska’s potential is huge, Sen. Mark Begich told a meeting of Rotary Club members Thursday. “It’s a question of if we can harness it,” Begich said. One of the things he’s been working on ...

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Alaska Supreme Court Judge Makes History

2012-05-31T11:13:57Z

The Alaska Supreme Court justices, Senator Mark Begich, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and judges of the Ninth Circuit attended the event. Judge Christen said she was honored to join the U.S. Court of Appeals. "I have loved exploring this state for the past 25 ..

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Senator Begich talks about local issues & funding needs

2012-05-30T19:57:41Z

U.S. Senator Mark Begich-D had a busy Memorial Day weekend, but made a stop in Petersburg. While he was in town, Begich met with officials and toured several city facilities. “We got to see a lot of the facilities, the new facilities ...

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Alaska Sen. Begich plans several events during break

2012-05-30T11:22:18Z

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has planned several activities in Alaska this week while Congress is on a break. Wednesday's highlights will be speaking at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage for the investiture ceremony for Judge Morgan Christen to

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Begich offers trade for F-16 move data he seeks

2012-05-29T13:39:29Z

According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich will release a hold he placed on the promotion of Air Force lieutenant general if he finds a report on the planned relocation of Eielson Air Force Base's F-16 squadron to Anchorage adequate

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Jewish groups, Senate Dems talk Iran and budget

2012-05-29T11:44:57Z

At least 25 senators -- just under half the 53-member Democratic caucus -- attended the meeting convened by the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee and led by Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), who chairs the outreach committee. Such meetings ...

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Begich may allow Air Force lieutenant general's promotion after upcoming F-16 move report

2012-05-29T03:59:40Z

FAIRBANKS — U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says he will lift a hold on the promotion of Air Force lieutenant general if a report due out this week provides adequate information on a planned relocation of Eielson Air Force Base’s F-16 squadron. Begich ...

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Fairbanks Memorial Day ceremonies remember lost comrades

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...Legion and the VFW, read aloud the names of the soldiers who died during the Strykers’ most recent deployment. U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, who spoke during the Veterans Memorial Park ceremony, also payed tribute to the young men and women who died during t

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Begich may allow Air Force lieutenant general's promotion after upcoming F-16 move report

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...— U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says he will lift a hold on the promotion of Air Force lieutenant general if a report due out this week provides adequate information on a planned relocation of Eielson Air Force Base’s F-16 squadron. Begich, who talked about

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Heavy ice could delay start of Shell Alaska's Arctic drilling

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...in the more remote Chukchi Sea to remain within the relatively ice-free summer season. Meeting with reporters and Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, on board the Kulluk drilling rig in the Seattle shipyards, Shell's vice president for Alaska operations, Pete S

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Begich May Allow Air Force Lieutenant General's Promotion After Upcoming F-16 Move Report

2012-05-28T19:52:54Z

FAIRBANKS — U.S. Senator Mark Begich says he will lift a hold on the promotion of Air Force lieutenant general if a report due out this week provides adequate information on a planned relocation of Eielson Air Force Base’s F-16 squadron. Begich ...

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Begich may allow Air Force lieutenant general's promotion after upcoming F-16 move report

2012-05-27T19:54:05Z

American Legion, VFW host Memorial Day events

2012-05-27T01:00:00Z

...Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Michael McCurry • Guest speaker, Althea St. Martin, Sen. Murkowski’s office • Guest speaker, Sen. Mark Begich • Guest speaker, Antonio Shumate, city of Fairbanks mayor’s office • Guest speaker, North Pole Major Dou

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Heavy ice could delay start of Shell Alaska's Arctic drilling

2012-05-27T01:00:00Z

Schwartz to give report on Eielson F-16 move

2012-05-26T09:39:40Z

Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, placed a hold in mid-April on the nomination of Lt. Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle’s promotion to four-star and commander of Pacific Air Forces — along with any other Air Force nominations, including the next ...

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Crews prepare to remove 40 tons of Japan tsunami debris from Alaska island

2012-05-26T05:36:17Z

Those expenses could be high in Alaska because of geographic and weather challenges. U.S. Senator Mark Begich of Alaska suggested last week that NOAA provide $45 million as an initial outlay to fund what is expected to be a sustained and ...

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