- Just received word that we have lost one of my dear friends and colleagues, Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii. Sen. Inouye was a staunch ally of all Alaskans, and his loss will be deeply felt, particularly by the indigenous peoples of whom he was such a champion.
- I am deeply saddened by today’s awful shooting in Connecticut. My thoughts are with the families and friends of the 26 victims whose lives were lost this morning as well as those injured. This was a deplorable act of violence on some of our most vulnerable individuals who are children and my condolences are with the Sandy Hook community today as they face this tragedy
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Proud to have co-sponsored such a an important bill to provide women veterans with the health care coverage they deserve.- ActivityRecentMark Begich created Alaska Native Town Hall.
- Congratulations to Lorna G. Schofield who will be the first Filipino American on the federal bench. The Filipino community has deep roots in Alaska and I’m excited to see that such a qualified nominee will be serving our country.
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Getting ready to start my telephone town hall meeting this evening with Alaskans starting at 5:35 pm. You can watch it streamed live here:- Pleased to announce that I have secured a spot on the Indian Affairs Committee in the U.S. Senate where I will be able to keep fighting for Alaska Native priorities here in Washington.
- If you're in Kenai, listen for me tomorrow morning on KSRM radio at around 9:35 a.m. I'll be talking about my Social Security bill.
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Calling all Alaskans - Join me for a telephone town hall this Wednesday evening, December 12, from 5:35pm to 6:35pm AKST. Sign up using this form on my website to receive a call and discuss issues important to you and our state.- Happy Hanukkah!
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This week's "Begich Minute" features Sen. Lisa Murkowski and me during this week's Tribal Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., which brought Alaska Native leaders to the White House to discuss priorities and policy.- We will never forget the sacrifices made that day in Oahu and throughout the years by our men and women in uniform. Thank you for your service.
- Despite the critics and naysayers who want to say otherwise,today's announcement that the US economy has added 146,000 jobs and that unemployment fell to 7.7% is yet another positive sign of economic growth.
This is great news for Alaska families just before the holidays. I also hope this is serves as a reminder to those who are playing politics with the middle class tax cuts of just how far we have come and why can't turn back now. We must keep moving forward. Mark Begich shared a link.
I introduced my "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act" to colleagues in a Senate floor speech today. Here's an excerpt:- Happy trails and best of luck to Col. Goins, who handed over command of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division to Col. Matthew McFarlane in a change of command ceremony today. Thank you for your service at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JBER (official). You will be missed.
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Did you see that TOTE has announced it has commissioned the world's FIRST LNG-powered container ships? I worked with TOTE and the EPA to help TOTE convert two of its existing fleet to LNG power and it's encouraging to see them continue to lead in efficient, clean transportation, jobs in American shipyards and expanded markets for natural gas.Mark Begich shared a link.
I'm excited to announce the National Defense Authorization Act just passed the Senate unanimously! This bill includes important provisions for Alaska. Check out my press release for more information:- My staff helped get this video made and we played it at the Welcome Home Concert for the Troops on Sunday. Go Spartans!
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Today is the last day to submit your request for tickets to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. There's more information on my website. The Alaska Delegation is working together to process requests from Alaskans, so if you've already signed up on one of my colleagues' websites, there's no need to do it again.- Ken Peltier of the Ken Peltier Band being interviewed by Channel 2 News. He's headlining my Welcome Home Concert for the Troops today for the Spartans of the 4-25. Proud to be able to say thanks!
- Heard great ideas today about supporting healthy Alaska Native communities at my Alaska Native Town Hall. Thanks to all who came.
- So proud to be at this year's STAR Holiday Tea. My wife Deb was on the board when this event was started 17 years ago - it's grown so much since then and for such an important cause.
- Set up for Sunday's Welcome Home Concert for the Troops. Just my way of saying thanks to the Spartans of the 4-25, who are back from Afghanistan after a year-long deployment. Like this to say thanks!
- Thanks to Congressman Don Young for having my staff to his annual holiday party. Celebrating in true Alaska style in Quspaqs.
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A big thanks to The American Red Cross for hosting the Holiday Mail for Heroes card signing in the U.S. Capitol and for the incredible work they do every day...and to their President Gail McGovern for joining me in this week's Begich Minute!Mark Begich shared a link.
Very sad news for the Anchorage community ...- After signing cards for Red Cross’s Mail for Heroes Program, we brought a bunch back to the office for my staff to sign. This program is a great way to thank our military men and women and their families for their service.
- Native friends in the Anchorage area - please feel free to share this. I hope to see you on Saturday afternoon!
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Heartfelt congratulations to former North Slope Borough Mayor Edward Itta on his appointment to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission yesterday. I was pleased to be able to submit his name to the president for consideration.Mark Begich shared a link.
Know someone looking for a spring internship? There's still a little time left to apply for the Foreign Policy Initiative's spring 2013 internship program. Click through for more details:Mark Begich shared a link.
In case you missed it, I'm leading the charge to extend the solvency of Social Security and make sure generations of seniors receive the benefits they paid for. This video offers a quick explanation of my bill:- ActivityDecemberPeople Who Like This116