Despite advancements in tribal governing, leaders are worried about the coming sequester, and what it means for Indian Health Services.
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New Sealaska land bills introduced in Congress
Alaska’s congressional delegation today introduced new Sealaska land-selection bills. Both would turn about 70,000 acres of the Tongass National Forest over to Sealaska, the regional Native corporation for Southeast Alaska.
Obama’s Call For Higher Minimum Wage Could Have Ripple Effect
After more than five years of recession and painfully slow recovery, President Obama has sent a powerful signal that he thinks the U.S. economy is now in much better shape — good enough, at least, to provide workers with raises.
Dozens, Including Sierra Club Director, Arrested At White House Keystone Protest
Dozens of environmentalists were arrested, today, after they strapped themselves to the gate surrounding the White House.
Jobless Claims Fell By 27,000 Last Week
The number of people filing first-time clams for unemployment insurance fell by 27,000 last week, to 341,000 from 368,000 the week before.
Mom Of Child Rescued From Ala. Bunker Forgives Captor
A little more than a week after an Alabama kindergartener was freed from an underground bunker by a FBI special team, his mom has reached out to Tv personality Dr. Phil McGraw for help in dealing with her son Ethan’s emotions.
Union proposal draws hundreds to Anchorage Assembly meeting
Hundreds of people rallied at the Anchorage Assembly chambers Tuesday night to protest a proposal by Mayor Dan Sullivan, aimed at limiting unions.
Sen. Feinstein Says Intelligence Committee Reviews Drone Attacks
When President Obama used his State of the Union address to affirm “we have kept Congress fully informed of our efforts” to target terrorism suspects overseas, national security experts wondered exactly who on Capitol Hill got the scoop about secretive U.S. drone strikes.
Alaska Senate delays vote on cruise ship wastewater bill
During a floor hearing Wednesday, Democrats made five attempts to amend the bill. Some received support from coastal Republicans, but all amendments ultimately failed.
Fabe stresses prevention, rural justice initiatives
Bringing justice to all Alaskans – that was the major theme of Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe’s speech at the Capitol on Wednesday.