U.S. Congress - Mark Begich In The News 
Senator Mark Begich
Democrat • Alaska • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 48 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 19 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 3 of 100)
- 343 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 1 of 100) 4 Made Into Law (Ranks 1 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Jon Tester
- Sen. Scott Brown
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Joe Manchin
- Sen. Jim DeMint
- Votes with party 87%
- Abstains: 1%
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F-16 Eielson report fails to sway Alaska sen.
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 ...
Senate Says ‘Frankenfish’ Don’t Need More Testing
...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
Air Force puts Eielson savings at more than $200 million
...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
Begich bullish on Alaska
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 ...
Alaska Supreme Court Judge Makes History
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 ..
Senator Begich talks about local issues & funding needs
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 ...
Alaska Sen. Begich plans several events during break
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
Begich offers trade for F-16 move data he seeks
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
Jewish groups, Senate Dems talk Iran and budget
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 ...
Begich may allow Air Force lieutenant general's promotion after upcoming F-16 move report
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 ...
Fairbanks Memorial Day ceremonies remember lost comrades
...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
Begich may allow Air Force lieutenant general's promotion after upcoming F-16 move report
...— 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
Heavy ice could delay start of Shell Alaska's Arctic drilling
...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
Begich May Allow Air Force Lieutenant General's Promotion After Upcoming F-16 Move Report
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 ...
Begich may allow Air Force lieutenant general's promotion after upcoming F-16 move report
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 ...
American Legion, VFW host Memorial Day events
...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
Heavy ice could delay start of Shell Alaska's Arctic drilling
...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
Schwartz to give report on Eielson F-16 move
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 ...
Crews prepare to remove 40 tons of Japan tsunami debris from Alaska island
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 ...
Heavy sea ice could mean slight delay in offshore Arctic drilling
Meeting with reporters and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) on board the Kulluk drilling rig in the Seattle shipyards, Shell’s vice president for Alaska operations, Pete Slaiby, said the company had given up on its controversial attempt to win ...
Sen. Begich proposes hold on Eielson changes
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is proposing there be a one-year delay to any personnel changes at Eielson Air Force Base, as well as other bases across the country. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (http://is.gd/2W7WRX) says Begich is ...
Sen. Begich proposes hold on Eielson changes
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is proposing there be a one-year delay to any personnel changes at Eielson Air Force Base, as well as other bases across the country. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (http://is.gd/2W7WRX) says Begich ...
Senator seeks day honoring Iraq War vets
The other sponsors are Republican Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming and Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Mark Begich of Alaska. They got the idea from a Wyoming native who was shot by sniper in Afghanistan and wanted to honor those ...
Alaskan crews gear up to tackle Japan tsunami debris
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 difficult beach cl
Begich Secures One-Year Moratorium on Eielson Changes in Defense Authorization Act
as a result of work done by U.S. Sen. Mark Begich on the Senate Armed Services Committee this week. The committee completed its work on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 National Defense Authorization Act after two days of mark-ups on the budget for the ...
Ayotte seeks day honoring Enduring Freedom vets
...7, 2001. The other sponsors are Republican Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming and Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Mark Begich of Alaska. They got the idea from a Wyoming native who was shot by sniper in Afghanistan and wanted to honor thos
Senate Says 'Frankenfish' Don't Need More Testing
...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 is
Begich proposes 1-year hold on Eielson changes
...-- U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is proposing there be a one-year delay to any personnel changes at Eielson Air Force Base, as well as other bases across the U.S. tool goes here The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner says Begich is proposing a change to the 2013 Nation
Beyond oil, can Alaska be tapped as a source for renewable energy?
...region, but Murkowski said renewable energy development happens in "fits and starts." Murkowski and Alaska Democratic Sen. Mark Begich said Alaska's urban areas are seeing benefits from state renewable energy funding, but the villages less so. Murkowski
In D.C. forum, Alaskans urge action on Bush energy crisis
...and a huge dam proposed for Southcentral, but Murkowski said things happen in "fits and starts." Murkowski and Alaska Sen. Mark Begich, a Democrat, said Alaska's urban areas are seeing benefits from state renewable energy funding but the villages not as
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