Stop Loss Payments Available for Service Members

Service members, veterans and beneficiaries who had their enlistment extended or retirement suspended due to Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for special compensation. Eligible applicants stand to receive $500 for each month of Stop Loss service.

The application deadline for payments is this Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Click below for application instructions.

Keeping Food Safe for Alaskans

Sen. Begich voted to keep our food safe and protect Alaska families by updating food safety standards for the first time in seven decades. Learn the truth about the Food Safety Modernization Act by clicking the link below.

The legislation protects small farms and businesses while improving methods of detecting contaminated foods and keeping them off Alaska's dinner tables.

Tax Watchdog Group Praises Begich Vote

The National Taxpayers Union praised a recent vote by Sen. Begich against a tax increase on American energy producers and consumers.  The group says Alaska and the Nation were saved from a painful blow to the economy.

Begich Tells Obama: Don’t Forget Alaska Oil & Gas

As Congress discusses a national energy policy, it is vital Alaska’s priorities be a centerpiece of the discussion. Sen. Begich sent a letter to the President telling him any comprehensive energy plan must address Alaska’s unique needs including revenue sharing, adaptation funds, responsible development of domestic oil and gas, and a natural gas pipeline.

Simplify the Tax Code

Understanding the IRS and the tax code can be overly complicated and frustrating for Alaskans, Sen. Begich has cosponsored the first major bipartisan effort to reform the tax code since 1986. The bill would help create jobs, reduce tax burdens on families and cut down on the nightmare of paperwork.

Learn more about the Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010

Telephone Town Halls

To answer questions from Alaskans, Sen. Begich is proud to invite you to a telephone town hall from your home.

Use the link below to sign up.

The telephone town hall lets you ask Sen. Begich questions with fellow Alaskans. On the night of the telephone town hall you will receive a recorded message. Stay on the phone and you will be automatically connected to the call.

Call Senator Begich Toll Free!

(877) 501 - 6275: Toll Free for Alaskans

Senator Begich welcomes your input and inquires on issues and legislation. Alaskans with a (907) area code can now call Senator Begich's state headquarters in Anchorage toll free, (877) 501 - 6275.