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  1. 20 hours ago

    For too long, many Alaskans lacked access to books and reading materials. Now, Alaskans statewide can access a variety of book services online, for free! A positive, enriching resource for our state.

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  2. Jul 6

    From touring old and young growth sites to visiting locally-owned mills, I was pleased Perdue got to see first-hand the unique challenges of our state, & the opportunities better forest management can bring to help strengthen the economy and health of the forest.

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  3. Jul 6

    This week, Perdue joined me for a roundtable discussion in Southeast AK to hear from locals about forest management issues in the Tongass

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  4. Jul 5

    I’m glad that industry representatives had a chance to help educate Secretary Acosta on Alaska’s world-class fisheries and to give feedback on their experiences with the current H-2B Visa Program.

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  5. Jul 5

    Recently joined U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta in King Salmon & Naknek for a round-table discussion on the unique challenges & vast opportunities of the Bristol Bay salmon fisheries.

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  6. Jul 4

    Happy 4th of July, everyone!

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  7. Jul 3

    I was proud to show Secretary Acosta the innovative work happening through this organization and I thank CITC for their continued effort to "honor the past while shaping the future."

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  8. Jul 3

    Recently, U.S. Labor Secretary Acosta joined me for a roundtable discussion and tour of the Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) Employment and Training Center, including a tour of their FAB LAB.

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  9. Jul 2

    From discussing the gasline workforce training program to highlighting which USDOL programs work for AK and which could be made to fit better- I am glad to give Secretary Acosta a first-hand look at the unique opportunities and challenges our labor sector faces in Alaska.

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  10. Jul 2

    Proud to have U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta joined me for an Anchorage Workforce Development Roundtable w/ Members of the Alaska Workforce Investment Board.

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  11. Jun 29

    She truly has a heart for all Native people. As a proud Inupiaq, she has lived first-hand the challenges that many in Indian Country face. As a strong leader and manager, she will do everything in her power to bring the agencies under her back on course.

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  12. Jun 29

    Congrats to Tara Sweeney on her confirmation to be the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at by the Senate’s unanimous vote. She's eminently qualified for the position & is a non-controversial nominee w/ support across the political spectrum

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  13. Jun 28

    Access to energy is fundamental to reducing poverty, improving health, increasing productivity, and promoting economic growth. We’re working hard to get the Alaska LNG project going, which is designed to move more than 20 million metric tons of LNG each year.

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  14. Jun 28

    Global access to sustainable energy is truly within our reach, and it was a privilege to kick off a discussion on the 3rd day of the on why access is so critically important, regardless of where you live.

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  15. Jun 27

    My statement on Justice Kennedy announcing his retirement:

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  16. Jun 27

    The importance of icebreakers increases as sea ice diminishes & marine traffic increases, especially since the Arctic is becoming increasingly desirable for exploration of oil, gas & minerals. Our country needs a fleet of icebreakers to adequately meet Arctic mission demands.

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  17. Jun 27

    I'm pleased that full funding for the design/construction of the 1st heavy polar icebreaker was included in Senate Approps Cmte’s Homeland Security FY19 bill since 3 countries announced their commitment to building new icebreakers (China, Canada, & Norway)

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  18. Jun 27

    I am so glad to see the ruling to reunite all children that have been separated from their parents within 30 days. Great news.

    BREAKING: Judge orders US to reunite families separated at border within 30 days; sooner for children under 5.
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  19. Jun 26

    I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in advancing appropriations bills in a bipartisan manner & that we have prioritized creating opportunities for AK by promoting energy development, investing in rural infrastructure, and giving our military and veterans the support they need.

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  20. Jun 26

    The Senate recently passed a funding package, which combines the Energy and Water; Military Construction-Veterans Affairs; and Legislative Branch Appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2019.

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