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Murkowski Morning Meeting for Thursday, June 7, 2012
U.S. Senate Events
Boosting Internet Connectivity Across Alaska
Alaskan Impact: Many rural communities in Alaska rely on access to communications infrastructure – from basic phone/Internet service to advances in telemedicine that have boosted access to medical care in the state. The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will soon examine proposals for reform of the Universal Service Fund and Alaskan need for equal access to these technologies. (With an Alaskan panelist)
10:15am AKDT
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing
Topic: “Universal Service Fund Reform”
Testimony from:
- Mignon Clyburn, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission
- Jonathan Adelstein, Rural Utilities Service, Agriculture Department
- Steve Merriam, CEO and general manager, Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative Inc.
Watch the hearing LIVE: http://bit.ly/JXLhj6
House of Representatives Events
Airport Security: Are TSA Practices Keeping Alaskan’s Safe?
Alaskan Impact: TSA officials have heard from Alaskans on numerous occasions on their unfit approach to airline security in Alaska – from anxieties of proposed TSA fee hikes to voicing concerns on over-invasive screening policies. Today a House Homeland Security Subcommittee took a look at costs of securing our airports and intrusions for consumers.
6:00am AKDT
House Homeland Security Transportation Subcommittee Hearing
Topic: “TSA Customer Service”
Testimony from:
- Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole
Watch the entire hearing online: http://1.usa.gov/KH2xdp
Off the Hill Events
Ocean Awareness: How Oceans Fuel Our Economy, Security
Alaskan Impact: Capitol Hill Ocean Week kicked off this week in DC to highlight how our oceans impact our economy, security and environment. Senator Murkowski will participate in a roundtable to discuss the need for energy development and protection of the Arctic to go hand-in-hand.
11:00am AKDT
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Conference
Topic: “Capitol Hill Ocean Week”
Participants:
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska
- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.
- Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen
Watch panel discussion: http://bit.ly/L3GWZD