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Murkowski Morning Meeting for Wednesday, April 18, 2012
U.S. Senate Events
The Alaskan Impact of Red Tape and Restrooms —
Alaskan Impact: What does a Texas campground latrine have to do with Alaskan industry? A recent 9th circuit court ruling has led to environmental impact reviews on projects as small as a campground bathroom in Texas and larger, economic drivers like mines in Southeast Alaska. Today, Senator Murkowski questioned U.S. Forest Service officials about how many projects could be affected in Alaska by this new red tape.
5:30am AKDT
Senate Appropriations, Interior Subcommittee Hearing
Topic: “U.S. Forest Service Budget”
Testimony from:
- Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell
- Acting Forest Service Budget Director Susan Spear
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Watch the entire hearing online: http://1.usa.gov/jaYAdc
The North Korean Threat
Alaskan Impact: As the Pentagon shifts towards a heightened focus on the Asia-Pacific region, North Korea is a growing concern. Days after a failed North Korean missile launch was condemned by the UN, North Korean leaders remained defiant. Today the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee explored the state of our nation’s missile defense capabilities as foreign threats evolve.
6:30am AKDT
Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Topic: “Missile Defense Agency Budget”
Testimony from:
- Army Lt. Gen. Patrick O’Reilly, director of the Missile Defense Agency
Watch the entire hearing online: http://1.usa.gov/jaYAdc
VIDEO – Ten Years Ago, ANWR Was Ten Years Away
Alaskan Impact: Ten years ago, Senate Democrats argued against developing ANWR’s vast oil resources because it would take up to 10 years for that oil to reach the market. Now in 2012, gas prices are above $4 a gallon and Democrats are still making the 10-year argument. As Senator Murkowski said in today’s Wall Street Journal: “The shortsighted decision made 10 years ago is relevant to the current debate on energy policy.”