Manchin is a ‘no’ for third party run for Oval Office, which means Murkowski is out for V.P. | #alaska | #politics
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin told a group Friday that he will not enter the 2024 presidential race as a third-party candidate. He had been exploring running under the No Labels group, which has registered in 16 states to participate in the presidential election. No Labels is NOW on the ballot in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, […]
Read MoreWhat to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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WASHINGTON ― Congress will begin formal negotiations on a compromise defense policy bill this week, with final votes likely to occur before the holidays. The annual bill is usually a bipartisan product, but conference committee talks over the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act may be trickier than usual this year. House Republicans added numerous […]
Read MoreSen. Lisa Murkowski discusses cabinet visits to Alaska, possibilities for 2024 | #alaska | #politics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – August marks a busy month in Alaska, with many people – whether strangers to the state or not – on personal visits. The state is also primed for business trips during the summer season, including stops by multiple members of the Biden administration in 2023, with a lengthy list of them […]
Read MoreCongress moves closer to funding government after Manchin drops plan following GOP backlash | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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CNN — Senate Democrats on Tuesday cleared the way for a key vote to take up a government funding extension to succeed after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin dropped a request to include in the stop-gap bill a controversial proposal on permitting reform that had come under sharp criticism from Republicans and liberals. The vote […]
Read MoreSurprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule | #alaska | #politics
WASHINGTON – In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Manchin, a key player on energy and […]
Read MoreBiden Should Not Trade Executive Actions for Mythical Senate Promises | #alaska | #politics
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The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power. Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org. The Washington Post reported this week that President Biden is considering bartering the approval of significant fossil fuel projects in exchange for Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) vote on a modified reconciliation package that would include renewable-energy tax […]
Read MoreJoe Manchin, Lisa Murkowski endorse each other in rare bipartisan interview | #alaska | #politics
“I’m endorsing my dear friend Lisa Murkowski. Alaska could only be so lucky to have her continue to serve them,” Manchin told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union,” reiterating his previous endorsement of his Republican colleague in her upcoming Alaska Senate race. “It’s hypocritical to basically work with a person day-in and day-out, […]
Read MoreFor McKinley, Mooney, there’s no love lost | Election 2022 | #alaska | #politics
WASHINGTON — It’s exactly what he’s been waiting for. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., wished Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would try and stop him. Walking down a hallway March 30 in the U.S. Capitol Complex on the way to the floor of the House of Representatives chamber for a few votes, Mooney predicted a Manchin endorsement […]
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City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil
It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]
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