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Murkowski Morning Meeting For Wednesday, March 26, 2014
What DC is Reading
- The Washington Post: Obama Postpones Another Health Care Deadline
- The Wall Street Journal: Cold War Echoes Under the Arctic Ice (Paywall)
- Politico: IRS Head Questioned about Political Profiling of Conservatives
U.S. Senate Events
Interior Dept “Absolutely Wrong” on King Cove Road Rejection
Alaskan Impact: After the heartless decision made by Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on December 23rd about the Izembek land transfer, Senator Murkowski has not relented with her fight for this life-saving road. As top Republican on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murkowski sounded her frustrations with Secretary Jewell today once again in their first public exchange since that decision, saying that the lives and health of King Cove residents are “not up for negotiation” – also wearing an Incredible Hulk scarf to channel her ‘Inner Uncle Ted.’
5:15 am AKDT
Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing
Topic: “FY2015 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior.”
Witnesses:
- Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior
- Mike Connor, Deputy Interior Secretary
- Rhea Suh, Assistant Interior Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget
(Murkowski’s emotional opening comment) click boxes for video (Murkowski to Jewell: What’s your solution?)
Watch the hearing here: appropriations.senate.gov
Delivering on Promises to our First People
Alaskan Impact: For the 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska, ensuring budget certainty for tribal facilities statewide are incredibly important in maintaining strong tribes. This means the federal government must deliver on the Nation’s promises to our first people to allow them to secure a robust communities. With the geographic and logistical barriers to delivering adequate services, this hearing is a look at the administration’s plan for the year ahead.
10:30 am AKDT
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing
Topic: “Proposed budget request for FY2015 for Tribal Programs.”
Witnesses:
- The Honorable Kevin Washburn, Assistant Secretary -Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC
- The Honorable Yvette Roubideaux, Acting Director-Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
Watch the hearing here: indian.senate.gov