“Do I spend my time raising money, or do I spend my time raising hell?” the Maryland Democrat asked, announcing she will not seek a sixth term in the Senate.
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Obama Says Iran Should Commit To 10-Year Freeze Of Nuclear Program
A long-term deal like that, Obama said in an interview with Reuters, would be the best way to assure that Iran does not attain a nuclear weapon.
Funding Homeland Security: Where Do We Go From Here?
President Obama late Friday signed a stopgap measure to keep the department running for another week, but the tussle over his executive action on immigration, linked to the funding, is not over yet.
Public meeting tonight on proposed Mendenhall Glacier fee increase
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a fee increase at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center starting with the 2016 tourist season.
Congress gives fishermen 3-year reprieve from EPA regs
If the moratorium hadn’t passed, Alaska’s fishing fleet would have had to comply with new regulations the industry claims are unworkable.
Congress Will Get A $1.1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill This Week
Faced with a Thursday deadline to finance the U.S. government, leaders in Congress have worked out a bill that would fund the government until October 2015.
Sealaska lands legislation could move with defense bill
The long-awaited Sealaska bill is one piece of a Public Lands package that’s been added to a must-pass defense bill.
Sealaska selections in Tongass added to defense bill
A long-awaited land selection agreement for Sealaska Corporation is among a package of public land bills that are now slated to move quickly through Congress
Obama To Ask For $263 Million For Police Body Cameras, Training
President Obama has been meeting with civil rights leaders and other officials to discuss mistrust of police in communities of color. Obama is announcing a task force on “21st century policing.”
Forrest Dunbar interview
Forrest Dunbar stopped by KTOO recently to talk about his campaign, policy and why he thinks he should replace Don Young.