Murkowski Morning Meeting For Thursday, October 22, 2015

What DC is Reading

• Washington Post: Iran Steps Up Its Aggressions In The Region
• USA Today: American Killed As U.S., Iraqi Commandos Free Dozens Of Islamic State Hostages
• The Hill: Obama, GOP Find Common Ground On Fighting Drug Abuse

U.S. Senate Events

Defense Update

Alaskan Impact: Alaska knows the value and importance of our military better than any other. Earlier this month, Senator Murkowski proudly voted for the National Defense Authorization Act to fund our troops, military retirees, and their families—one of the most important pieces of legislation Congress considers each year. Today the Senate Armed Services Committee heard from national security experts on the global threats America is facing, on the same day that President Obama threatens to veto this legislation that protects our homeland and support our troops and families.

5:30a.m. AKDT

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing

Topic: “Global Challenges, U.S. National Security Strategy, and Defense Organization.”

Witnesses:

• Eliot A. Cohen, Professor of Strategic Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
• Thomas G. Mahnken, Senior Research Professor and Director, Advanced Strategy Program, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
• Walter Russell Mead, Distinguished Scholar in American Strategy, Hudson Institute
• Kathleen H. Hicks, Senior Vice-President and Director, International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Watch the entire hearing by clicking here.

U.S. House Events

Clinton on Benghazi

Alaskan Impact: Ever since the September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Alaskans have wanted answers on what happened, whether it was preventable, and what lessons have been learned from this tragedy. Senator Murkowski was outraged to learn that the State Department failed to adequately address security needs and is frustrated with the stories coming from the White House and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton constantly changing. Today Clinton testified in front of the House Benghazi Committee on how and why things went wrong.

6:00a.m. AKDT

House Select Committee on Benghazi Hearing

Witness:

• Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former Secretary of State

Watch the entire hearing by clicking here.