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Alaska & Washington, D.C.
Joined December 2008

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  1. I commend Secretary Spencer and the for naming a future Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer, the USS Ted Stevens, in his honor—a remarkable acknowledgement of the service, sacrifice, and life of our Uncle Ted.

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  2. In addition to his notable military career, Senator Stevens was a public servant, a mentor, and a dear friend whose dedication and commitment to Alaska was nothing short of extraordinary.

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  3. During WWII, Senator Stevens earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Yuan Hai Medal, and the Air Medal for his selfless and brave service as an Army Air Corps pilot.

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  4. People that worked with Connie say that you will always find a brilliant, caring person that demonstrates a good sense of comradery & teamwork. I couldn't say it better myself. I wish her all the best in the next chapter of her life.

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  5. Connie McKenzie from my Juneau, Alaska office, who has been a member of my staff for many years, recently retired. Connie is a truly exceptional individual and has done a great job representing me and the rest of the Alaska Congressional Delegation.

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  6. My statement regarding 's request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration:

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  7. As a born and raised Alaskan, I hope we can join together to recognize all that our incredible state has to offer and to celebrate our 60th Anniversary to statehood.

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  8. On Jan. 3, 1959, AK became the 49th State admitted to the Union & has since made significant contributions to the U.S. Alaska produces over 50% of the U.S. seafood harvest, has been a top U.S. oil producer for decades & attracted over 1.5 million tourists last summer.

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  9. I welcome my newest colleagues who are being sworn in to the U.S. Senate today. I look forward to the opportunities we’ll have to unify around shared goals, to teaching them about Alaska, and working together for the good of the nation.

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  10. Thank you for you service to Alaska and the entire nation.

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  11. Just finishing a Dan Brown Christmas read and came across this quote for the New Year. “May our philosophies keep pace with our technologies. May our compassion keep pace with our powers. And may love, not fear, be the engine of change.“ —Dan Brown

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  12. I want to wish you all a As the year comes to a close, check out my latest newsletter highlighting some of the recent bills passed and how they impact Alaskans.

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  13. FYI: The Department of Education is not affected by the shutdown. You can still complete your FAFSA form and there is no impact on your school disbursing your funds. Remember to check your deadlines!

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  14. Many Alaskans and Americans rely on wood as an abundant, affordable fuel to heat their homes. This bill will provide families w/ a cost-effective way to transition to appliances built with the most innovative wood-burning technologies to help reduce emissions.

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  15. I introduced a bipartisan bill w/ my colleague that will establish a grant program at to incentivize the removal and replacement of old, inefficient residential wood heaters with efficient, clean-burning heaters.

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  16. This land transfer will allow the org. to renovate one of the oldest and largest Native run hospitals in our country, ensuring access to more advanced healthcare opportunities.

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  17. Recently, my bill w/ and , the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act was signed into law. The legislation transfers a piece of federal land in Sitka, AK to Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.

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  18. I encourage you to read my opinion editorial on how an improved federal earthquakes program will equip our state with new and better tools to be even more prepared, safer and resilient the next time around.

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  19. We are taking steps to help prepare for the next big earthquake, which we know is inevitable. One of those steps is the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, legislation I sponsored w/ , which became law earlier this month.

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  20. The recent magnitude 7.0 earthquake was an unsettling experience for many Alaskans. Roads collapsed, homes damaged & several schools will be shut for extended periods. Alaskans have asked, “What comes next? What more can we do to help ensure that lives & property are protected?"

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