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Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, April 26, 2012
U.S. Senate Events
When the Lights Go Out –
Alaskan Impact: From deep freezes to the floods of break-up, Alaskans understand the realities of extreme weather. Last Thanksgiving, Juneau faced a power outage and had to rely on diesel to keep the lights and heat on. In the Lower 48, 57,000 homes dealt with snow-related electricity problems this week. While the states are responsible for dealing with such power outages, Senator Murkowski said it’s crucial for the federal government to ensure that the reliability of the nation’s electric grid is not compromised by overly burdensome environmental regulations.
5:30am AKDT
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing
Topic: “Weather-Related Electrical Outages”
Testimony from:
- The Honorable Patricia Hoffman, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
- Mr. Norman Bay, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- Mr. Thomas Getz, Former Chair Public Utilities Commission
- Mr. John Bilda – General Manager, Norwich Public Utilities
Senator Murkowski discusses wintry conditions, from Cordova to Nome
A Taxing Experience – Making April 15th Easier on All of Us
Alaskan Impact: Many Americans dread the yearly practice of preparing and filing their taxes. The Senate Finance Committee today examined ways to improve the process.
6:00am AKDT
Senate Finance Committee Hearing
Topic: “Tax Filing Season: Improving the Taxpayer Experience”
Testimony from:
- Mr. James White Director, Tax Issues, United States Government Accountability Office
- Mr. Troy Lewis, Lewis & Associates, CPAs. LLC
- Ms. Beth Tucker, Deputy Commissioner, Operations Support, Internal Revenue Service
- Ms. Teresa Thompson, Taxpayer Advocate Service
Senator Hatch (R-UT): How can we make taxes easier?