President Obama called repeatedly on Congress to address issues of paramount importance to the country during his State of the Union address Tuesday. But he also made it clear that when Congress fails to act or agree with his policies, he intends to push ahead on his own.
Archives for 2013
State of the Judiciary
– 11:00 am – Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe will address the legislature. Watch live Gavel Alaska coverage of the State of the Judiciary Address on 360 North.
Senate passes Violence Against Women Act
The U.S. Senate has just passed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. However, its future in the House is unclear.
Senate Energy Committee debates LNG Exporting
The Senate Energy Committee held its first meeting of the new Congress. It wasted no time in discussing one of the most controversial issues the committee will tackle this session – exporting liquefied natural gas.
The History Lessons Obama Hopes We’ll Learn
Presidents use references to great events as a way of acknowledging that what unites Americans is not ethnicity or even language but ideas and a shared past. President Obama cited historical moments in his inaugural; look for similar touchstones at the State of the Union address.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Expert: Southeast cluster initiative working
A Pacific Northwest development expert says Southeast leaders are on the right track toward improving the region’s economy.
Alaska State of the Judiciary Address
Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe is addressing the state legislature on Feb. 13 starting at 11 a.m..
Proposed Mendenhall Valley library gets first funds
The proposed Mendenhall Valley library has its first funding toward planning, permitting and design.
What to Expect From The President
Even with the election behind him, the stakes are still high for President Obama, with his State of the Union speech. Host Michel Martin speaks with former Democratic speechwriter, Paul Orzulak and Republican strategist, Ron Christie, about what it will take for the President to hit the right notes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hawking to be prohibited in downtown historic district
It will soon be illegal to hawk goods, services, tours, or food and beverages in Juneau’s historic district.