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Murkowski Morning Meeting For Tuesday, November 3, 2015
What DC is Reading
- The Hill: Murkowski: Obama’s Energy Policies Hurt America
- Washington Post: The U.S. Continues Its Scattered Approach To Syria
- New York Times: Health Care Co-op Closings Narrow Consumers’ Choices
U.S. Senate Events
Putin’s Plans in Europe
Alaskan Impact: Like many Alaskans, Senator Murkowski has been keeping an eye on Russia’s escalation of military power—both in Ukraine and more recently, in the Arctic. Senator Murkowski has pressed the Administration over and over again to re-consider its planned drawdown of military presence in our state, especially considering the recent actions of Alaska’s closest neighbor to the West. Today the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hear from witnesses on Russia’s power and influence throughout Europe.
10:30a.m. AKST
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing
Topic: “Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Propaganda that Threatens Europe.”
Witnesses:
- Benjamin G. Ziff, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Dr. Leon Aron, Resident Scholar and Director of Russian Studies, American Enterprise Institute
- Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow, Transitions Forum, Legatum Institute
- Maksymilian Czuperski, Special Assistant to the President and CEO, The Atlantic Council
- Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic Director, Europe Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Watch the entire hearing by clicking here.
U.S. House Events
Economic Opportunities for Veterans
Alaskan Impact: With more veterans per capita than any other state, Alaska truly knows the vital role that veterans play in our communities. There are multiple events coming up in Alaska’s largest city, focusing on providing economic opportunities for those who gave so much to our country—such as the Alaska Veterans Forum on Small Business in Anchorage tomorrow, or the Veterans and Military Spouses Job Fair on November 13th. Today the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will discuss what ways we can support those who have sacrificed so much.
10:00a.m. AKST
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing
Topic: “Examining VA’s Information Technology Systems that Provide Economic Opportunities for Veterans.”
Witnesses:
- Davy Leghorn, Assistant Director, National Veterans Employment & Education Division, The American Legion
- William Hubbard, Vice President of Government Affairs, Student Veterans of America
- Curtis L. Coy Deputy Undersecretary for Economic Opportunity Veterans Benefits Administration U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jack Kammerer, Director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- MG Robert M. Worley II USAF (Ret.), Director, Education Service Veterans Benefit Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Steven Schliesman, Assistant Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Information & Technology, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Watch the entire hearing by clicking here.