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Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, May 16, 2013
U.S. Senate Events
“The Arctic is the Place to Be”
Having returned from this week’s Arctic Council Ministerial Meetings in Kiruna, Sweden, Senator Lisa Murkowski took to the floor of the United States Senate to continue to educate her colleagues of America’s status as an Arctic Nation – and to advocate for policies, infrastructure and momentum to seize the opportunities presented in the north.
(Click image to watch speech)
(Murkowski shares her observations from the Arctic Council, reminds Senate colleagues America is an Arctic Nation.)
Examining the Use of Military Force
Alaskan Impact: Alaska’s military men and women are at the top of their field, deployed around the world and renowned for their professionalism and mission readiness. Senator Murkowski appreciates that Alaska’s troops are Arctic tough and ready to rise to every occasion, but as global threats evolve so should the decision-making about when, why and where soldiers are sent. As an Alaska National Guard unit prepares to deploy to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Senate Armed Service Committee asked serious questions about our military mindset.
6:30am AKDT
Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
Topic: Armed conflict and the use of military force
VIEW the recorded hearing online: www.armed-services.senate.gov
U.S. House Events
Keystone Pipeline on Hold
Alaskan Impact: Yesterday marked the 1,700th day since TransCanada first applied for project permits to build the Keystone XL Pipeline, and there is still no answer from the Obama administration. Sen. Murkowski has been frustrated with the delays and has said an “all of the above” energy approach, including oil and gas development as well as renewable energies, is vital to the nation’s future and energy independence. Today, the House heard about the benefits Keystone could have on small businesses and job growth.
6:00am AKDT
House Small Business Committee Hearing
Topic: Agriculture, Energy and Trade Subcommittee hearing on “If You Build It: The Keystone XL Pipeline and Small Business Job Growth.”
Testimony from:
- Brent Booker, AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department
- Peter Bowe, National Association of Manufacturers
- Mat Brainerd, National Association of Chemical Distributors
- Christopher Knittel, MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, Mass.
View the recorded hearing online: smallbusiness.house.gov