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A QUESTION . . . The rumor persists that applicants for Richard Foster 's seat had to promise not to follow in his footsteps and organize with the House majority Republicans.
Alaska volunteers strive to save Santa letter service
A group of volunteer Santa Claus "elves" in Alaska's frigid interior is determined to save a popular holiday letter service featuring the North Pole's most beloved icon.
Obama administration pauses on Alaska drilling
The Obama administration has delayed a decision on a request by Shell Oil Co. to drill for oil and gas in Alaska's rugged Chukchi Sea.
Dissection of Palin's 'Going Rogue' begins
Sarah Palin's book, "Going Rogue," came out Tuesday, a best-selling compilation of anecdotes, political prescriptions and score settling.
Health bill includes help for states
Wedged in the House health care bill is $23.5 billion that looks a lot more like stimulus spending than health care reform.
Irishman wins euro46,000 after island home disappears
A Northern Ireland filmmaker has won euro46,000 in damages after a judge ruled that his Irish island home was transformed into a parking lot while he was overseas.
President Obama's Alaska visit
Barack Obama joins the ranks of presidents today who have used a gas stop at Elmendorf Air Force as an opportunity to stretch his legs and meet the troops.
Obama greeted with hearty welcome at Elmendorf Air Force Base
President Barack Obama received a rousing welcome at Elmendorf Air Force Base on Nov.
Obama lands in Anchorage for short layover; expected to speak to troops
President Barack Obama has landed in Alaska for his first - and very short - visit to the state.
Sens. Begich, Murkowski and Rep. Young talk about Veterans Day
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement: "In Alaska we have the distinct pleasure and honor of having the largest per capita percentage of veterans of any state in the Union.
Rep. Young proves he only has offshore interests in mind
Representative Don Young does not want improved health care for Alaskans. H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, passed the House without his support, which indicates that he represents the only entities benefiting from the status quo: the health care corporations and drug companies, not working Alaskans and families who are trying ...
Representative Anh Cao, Republican of Louisiana, at a town-hall-style meeting in Westwego, La., in August.
Alaska Democrats thrilled over Obama visit
Democratic party leaders say many residents are thrilled over President Barack Obama's first visit to the Republican-leaning state, though he won't make a public appearance here.
But if you go carryin' pictures of Joseph Cao...
ThisA is charming , from a conservative political blog. Joseph Cao, the lone Republican to support the House healthcare bill, is now being compared to Chairman Mao.
The Future Is Chaos: GOP Threatens Retribution Against Cao For Health Care Vote
Rep. Joseph Cao was solely responsible for dashing the Republican leadership's hopes of having all 177 of its members vote against historic health care legislation on Saturday.
Editorial: Alaska delegation must be leaders for health care reform
Politicians must join together to pass meaningful health care reform, and now. Alaska's congressional delegation has the opportunity to be leaders in this effort.
220-215: The Politics Behind the Health Care Win
The House of Representatives tonight passed 220-215 sweeping $1.2 trillion health care reform legislation.
Health Care PASSES: The Scene In The House When It Happened
The House floor erupted in one of the loudest cheers the chamber has heard in years when Rep.
Phil Lewis: I-75 saga wona t be over when the road is finished
Things can move slowly in Washington, D.C. - slower than it takes to widen an interstate highway.
Young appears at health care rally
Rep. Don Young doesn't attend many big public events in Washington, so his presence was notable Thursday afternoon at a Republican rally that drew thousands of people who oppose the health care legislation scheduled for a vote this weekend in the House of Representatives.
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