“This decision could further set back our nation’s ability to provide persistent presence in the Arctic for years,” Sen. Dan Sullivan said in a statement.
"juneau icebreaker"
Alaska projects in $1.7 trillion bill have Murkowski beaming; Sullivan votes no
The legislation has more than 130 of Murkowski’s priorities, totaling nearly $500 million.
Defense bill includes funding for icebreaker that would likely be based in Juneau
Sen. Sullivan said he hopes it’s the first of many to be someday based in Alaska.