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  1. 2 hours ago

    It was great meeting Avram Salzmann of Homer and Sadie Sands of Dillingham, the 2019 delegates to the U.S. Senate Youth Program. I know that these bright young Alaskans will represent Alaska well in this youth leadership program.

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  2. 3 hours ago

    For all Alaskan high school seniors who are interested in experiencing first-hand how the U.S. Senate operates, my office is accepting applications for my Summer Internship Program in my D.C. office. Deadline is March 15th! Click link for more info:

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  3. 19 hours ago

    I am supporting a bipartisan resolution opposing privatization of the United States Postal Service. Nowhere is the Postal Service more important than in Alaska, where its dedicated employees connect Alaskans to each other & the rest of the world.

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  4. Mar 9

    . helps w/ our parks and access, sportsmen's issues, water management issues. It had strong bipartisan support passing both chambers with overwhelming margins, and now heads to .

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  5. Mar 9

    In an interview w/ of PBS I discussed the importance of my bipartisan lands pkg, a huge win for AK and this country. There are many parochial seemingly minor bills in this package that greatly benefit small communities.

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  6. Mar 8

    On , I’d like to highlight a wonderful woman in my life – my mom Nancy Murkowski. Here is a map of all the incredible work that she has accomplished making breast cancer screenings available to women throughout Alaska. Thank you Mom for being an inspiration!

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  7. Mar 8

    I continue to have serious concerns about splicing DNA from two animals to produce a new marketable fish, essentially creating a new species. American consumers deserve to know what they purchasing, and ultimately eating.

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  8. Mar 8

    I am not going to back down & will continue my fight to ensure that any salmon product that is genetically engineered be clearly labeled. USDA’s new guidelines don’t require adequate mandatory labeling & don’t suffice as giving consumers clear information.

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  9. Mar 8

    The recently deactivated a 2016 import alert that prevented Genetically Engineered (GE) salmon from entering the U.S. market. I’m extremely disappointed in the FDA’s short-sighted decision. It is wrong-headed and a bad idea, simple as that.

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  10. Mar 8

    Today is , a day to recognize the historic achievements of women around the world. But let’s make this something we do more than just today. We need to continue to empower women in all aspects of our society.

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  11. Mar 8

    Women like Elizabeth Peratrovich have not only played an integral role in leading their communities forward but have also been crucial in preserving their history, heritage & culture. My hope is that by honoring them, we are inspiring a future generation of leaders.

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  12. Mar 8

    On , I’m proud to introduce a resolution which recognizes the efforts of Alaska Native, American Indian & Native Hawaiian women, the heritage, culture, and contributions of these women, & how they’ve helped shape our country.

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  13. Mar 7

    Couldn’t be happier for my friend and colleague (and now official star) on becoming the longest-serving Republican in United States history!

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    Mar 7

    Learn about the 56 women who have served in the U.S.

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  15. Mar 7

    When we have extraordinary resources both on and under the ground, we want to make our lands are productive to benefit our people. We need to make our federal lands more attractive to investment and while maintaining a high level of stewardship.

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  16. Mar 7

    In Ketchikan AK where over 95% of the Borough is in the Tongass National Forest, it is difficult to build much of an economy. We need to do more to ensure that local communities have the ability to diversify their economy, with policies that account for region-specific issues.

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  17. Mar 7

    I chaired an ENR Cmte roundtable on issues related to access & development of public lands in western states. As many communities in the west know, when significant portions of a state’s lands are federally managed it is difficult to increase or maintain economic opportunities.

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  18. Mar 7

    Loved hosting lunch for my Senate colleagues to showcase Alaska products --- reindeer sausage, halibut, and protein noodles (a gluten-free Pollock-based noodle). I thought topping it off with a Klondike bar was appropriate.

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  19. Mar 7

    From land conveyances which will bring economic benefit to communities, to land conservation, water management, and sportsmen priories — this compilation of over 120 bills is truly comprehensive.

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  20. Mar 7

    Speaking with alongside my counterpart about the strong bipartisan, bicameral effort that went into the .

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