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Murkowski Morning Meeting For Tuesday, May 6, 2014
What DC is Reading
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- Washington Post: Opposition to Health Care Reform Hits New High
U.S. Senate Events
A Sustainable 21st Century Military
Alaskan Impact: With over fifteen thousand active military personnel stationed statewide, the military is a key member of the Alaskan community. So with the Department of Defense suggesting adjustments to military pay and benefits – from housing allowance to health care costs to basic pay – Senator Lisa Murkowski believes that we are at risk of “Nickel and Diming” those who step forward to protect our nation. With the military tasked with finding smart and sustainable cuts to maximize operations and readiness, today a fellow Senator echoed those concerns with the military brass.
5:30 am
Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
Topic: “Pentagon Proposals for Military Compensation”
Witnesses:
- General Martin E. Dempsey, USA – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Admiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., USN – Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- General Raymond T. Odierno, USA – Chief of Staff of the Army
- General Mark A. Welsh III, USAF – Chief of Staff of the Air Force
- General Frank J. Grass, ARNG – Chief of the National Guard Bureau
(Click to watch)
Sen. Ayotte (R-NH): We’ve got to focus on the financial repercussions on military families.
Watch full recording of hearing here: http://www.armed-services.senate.gov/
National Teacher Appreciation Day!
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and Senator Murkowski is encouraging every Alaskan to remember the educator that made the biggest impact on you … and #ThankATeacher.
Murkowski thanks her 1st Grade Teacher from Wrangell (click to watch)