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Murkowski Morning Meeting For Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Note to Readers: Earlier this morning, the Senate cleared a hurdle to avoid a government shutdown. Senator Murkowski and her Senate colleagues successfully passed a 10-week continuing resolution that will fund the government through December 11th. Read Senator Murkowski’s thoughts on this by clicking here.
What DC is Reading
- The Hill: 60 Percent Oppose ObamaCare Cadillac Tax
- Washington Post: Russia Begins Airstrikes In Syria; U.S. Warns Of New Concerns In Conflict
- Wall Street Journal (Paywall): Senate Passes Bill to Fund Government Through Dec. 11
U.S. Senate Events
Responsible Federal Spending
Alaskan Impact: With the severe budget issues the state is facing right now, Alaskans know that we need to get spending under control—and that translates to the federal level as well. Senator Murkowski firmly believes that our current fiscal path, and our nation’s 18.4 trillion dollar debt, is simply unsustainable and irresponsible. Today the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee reviewed what’s known as “use it or lose it” end-of-year spending, to determine if each taxpayer’s dollar is responsibly spent.
10:30a.m. AKDT
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing
Topic: “Prudent Planning or Wasteful Binge? A Look at End of the Year Spending.”
Witnesses:
- Jason Fichtner, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow, The Mercatus Center at George Mason University
- Dean Sinclair, Changing the Culture of Washington
- Philip Joyce, Ph.D., Professor of Public Policy and Senior Associate Dean, University of Maryland School of Public Policy
Watch the entire hearing by clicking here.
U.S. House Events
Returning Power to the States
Alaskan Impact: From the overreaching and burdensome Waters of the United States rule, to blocking off almost every square inch of ANWR—the federal government is constantly restricting Alaskans’ ability to responsibly access and develop our resources. As Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator Murkowski is committed to restoring Alaska’s sovereignty, allowing our state to develop a strong economy. Today the House Natural Resources Committee heard from governors in Western states on how to return resource development power back to the states.
6:00a.m. AKDT
House Natural Resources Committee Hearing
Topic: “Respecting State Authority, Responsibilities and Expertise Regarding Resource Management and Energy Development.”
Witnesses:
- Governor Gary R. Herbert, Utah
- Governor Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota
- Governor Steve Bullock, Montana
- Governor Matt Mead, Wyoming
Watch the entire hearing by clicking here.