Murkowski Amendment Forges Bipartisan Senate Agreement
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today forged bipartisan agreement on a responsible approach for future legislation to ensure that oil sands are not inadvertently excluded from paying into the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. During floor debate on a bipartisan bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, Murkowski offered an amendment expressing the sense of the […]
Murkowski: Obama, Jewell Declaring War on Alaska’s Future
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today denounced President Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell for launching an unprecedented assault on Alaska that will have long-lasting effects on the state’s economy and the nation’s energy security. In coordination with the White House, Secretary Jewell will announce this week – starting today – that she will lock […]
Murkowski, Sullivan, & Young Vow to Fight President Obama’s Assault on Alaska
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young today held a press conference to discuss their plans to work together to reverse the Obama administration’s decision to further block access to Alaska’s oil and natural gas resources in federal areas. Click HERE to view the video of press conference The administration on Sunday announced it […]
Interior’s Proposed Offshore Leasing Plan Will Place New Restrictions on Exploration of Alaska’s Waters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today criticized the Obama administration for its continued campaign to shut down oil and natural gas activity in Alaska. “This administration is determined to shut down oil and gas production in Alaska’s federal areas – and this offshore plan is yet another example of their short-sighted thinking,” […]
Murkowski, Sullivan, & Young Vow to Fight President Obama’s Assault on Alaska
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young today held a press conference to discuss their plans to work together to reverse the Obama administration’s decision to further block access to Alaska’s oil and natural gas resources in federal areas. Click HERE to view the video of press conference The administration on Sunday […]
Media Advisory: Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan, & Rep. Young to Hold Press Conference on Obama Admin’s Latest Assault on Alaska’s Economic & Energy Future
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Don Young will hold a press conference on Monday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Senate Radio and TV gallery to respond to the Obama administration’s efforts to lock up millions of acres of the nation’s richest oil and natural gas prospects on the Arctic […]
Murkowski: Obama, Jewell Declaring War on Alaska’s Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today denounced President Obama and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell for launching an unprecedented assault on Alaska that will have long-lasting effects on the state’s economy and the nation’s energy security. In coordination with the White House, Secretary Jewell will announce this week – starting today – that […]
Murkowski Amendment Forges Bipartisan Senate Agreement
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today forged bipartisan agreement on a responsible approach for future legislation to ensure that oil sands are not inadvertently excluded from paying into the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. During floor debate on a bipartisan bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, Murkowski offered an amendment expressing the sense of the […]
Murkowski Looks to Super Bowl XLIX for Comparisons on Keystone XL Pipeline Delays
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today addressed the Senate to reiterate her support of the Keystone XL pipeline and put into perspective the more than 2,300 days the project has awaited a presidential decision on its cross-border permit application. Click Here to View the Video “Today […]
Chairman Murkowski: Senate Earning Back Reputation as ‘World’s Greatest Deliberative Body’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today reiterated her commitment to having an open amendment process on the Senate floor on legislation related to the Keystone XL pipeline. Click picture to watch video “All of the folks up in the galleries today, and all […]