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

Political stunts and political smarts

2013-05-24T01:00:00Z

...of Teachers. Coupled with the support from outside sources is a strong core of political colleagues behind the bill. Sens. Mark Begich (D-Alaska), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Mary Landrieu (D-La.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and John

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Pritzker's Commerce Nomination Appears on Track

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...and Massachusetts pressed Ms. Pritzker to help the ailing fishing industries in their states by loosening regulations.Sen. Mark Begich (D., Alaska) warned her to get used to those issues."The calls you get will be about fish," Mr. Begich said. "You will

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Anchorage Mayor Not Running in Alaska Senate Race

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...who lost the general election to write-in Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Republicans are looking for a quality nominee to take on Sen. Mark Begich (D), who was elected with 48 percent of the vote in 2008. The Rothenberg Political Report currently rates the race a

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Alaska Rep. Don Young, gone hunting in Africa, misses subcommittee oil hearing

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...Petroleum Reserve Alaska Act. State Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan, a possible Republican opponent of U.S. Sen. Mark Begich next year, told lawmakers the U.S. Interior Department, which manages the NPR-A, impedes oil and natural gas develop

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Tea Party Pushes for Palin Senate Bid but GOP Less Eager

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...survey which showed Palin running ahead of GOP candidate Lt. Gov Mead Treadwell, who plans to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Begich's bid for re-election next year. "The Tea Party Leadership Fund has a broad audience of grassroots conservative activists

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Murkowski tosses cold water on Palin comeback

2013-05-23T01:00:00Z

...digs in Scottsdale, Arizona. Still, the Tea Party Leadership Fund has urged Palin to mount a challenge to first-term Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska. Begich is considered vulnerable — Alaska is a “red” state — but his job approval ratings have remain

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Sanders, Boxer, Begich, DeFazio File Bills on Fed Conflicts of Interest

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

...for 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks that regulate the financial industry. Co-sponsored by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska), the bill also would end the practice of letting bankers have a say in the selection of the Fed directo

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Senate Ratings Changes: The Political Environment Turns on Democrats

2013-05-22T01:00:00Z

...to Pure Tossup. Louisiana (Sen. Mary L. Landreiu, a Democrat): From Tossup/Tilt Democrat to Pure Tossup. Alaska (Sen. Mark Begich, a Democrat): From Lean Democrat to Tossup/Tilt Democrat. North Carolina (Sen. Kay Hagan, a Democrat): From Lean Democrat t

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Sponsors of Mental Health Bills Look for Way Forward

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...waiting period is approaching. “We think it’s a very important part, with or without a full package,” said Alaska Democratic Sen. Mark Begich, referring to legislation he has introduced on mental health first-aid training (S 153). “So we’re gi

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Tobacco Subsidies are Smoking Gun

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...bottom 80 percent get about $5,000. Usually, farmers with an AGI of more than $750,000 aren’t even eligible for subsidies. Sens. Mark Begich (D-Ark.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) wonder why we know which farm businesses receive other farm payments but are

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Engine room fire in 314-foot fish boat off Wash.

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...to evaluate Royal Dutch Shell's once-grounded oil drilling rig, the Coast Guard, the Obama administration and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich all announced investigations or reviews taking a close look at Shell. Do you want The Olympian to keep you in mind when w

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Alaska Unveils Plan to Assess Gas, Oil... - ABC News

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...development — supported by state political leaders and members of Alaska's congressional delegation — have gone nowhere. U.S. Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, said opening the refuge for drilling "has been a top priority for me and most Alaskans because

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Alaska attempts public relations pitch on drilling ANWR

2013-05-20T01:00:00Z

...the future management of this special place,” said Arctic refuge campaign director Lydia Weiss. Alaska Democratic Sen. Mark Begich and Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young released written statements Monday expressing support for Parnell’s proposal. Nor

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NRA tactics: take no prisoners

2013-05-18T01:00:00Z

...and responsibility and liberty.” After the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., in December, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) said he could sense a “sea change” in gun politics. He issued a public pledge: He would not “shy a

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Internal wrangling marks Dems' Senate campaigns

2013-05-18T01:00:00Z

...and Michigan, which Obama won. Republicans also are aiming at four Democratic incumbents in states Republican Mitt Romney won: Mark Begich of Alaska, Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Mark Pryor of Arkansas. Georgia, which went

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Transportation nominee Anthony Foxx prepares for DC debut at confirmation hearing

2013-05-17T01:00:00Z

...is also a major aviation hub, and he oversaw the completion of a third runway at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Sen. Mark Begich, an Alaska Democrat and member of the commerce panel, said Foxx’s experience as a mayor is an asset because he u

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Military Sexual Assault Bill Draws Bipartisan, Bicameral Sponsors

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...of the legislation so far are: Gillibrand; Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine; Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.; Mike Johanns, R-Neb.; Mark Begich, D-Alaska; Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; Chris Coons, D-Del.; Al Franken, D-Minn.; Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii; Barbara A. M

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Obama, lawmakers tackle military sexual assault

2013-05-16T01:00:00Z

...officers. “We have an outdated system that gives commanding officers too much discretion not to pursue charges,” said Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska. Air Force veteran Jennifer Norris, who says she was raped while in the service, attended the news confe

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Democrats Worry About Impact of Scandals on 2014 Elections

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...outrageous and we need an investigation and to hold them responsible." As for the tracking of the AP’s phone calls, Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska, said Obama "shouldn’t tolerate it. He should have zero tolerance on this issue." On the other hand, the D

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EDITORIAL: Gunning for Democrats

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...from broadcasting attack ads against two of the most endangered 2014 Democratic incumbents, Mark L. Pryor of Arkansas and Mark Begich of Alaska. Mr. Reid must keep these otherwise-loyal lieutenants in the Senate because they usually provide critical vot

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