Landrieu Brings Senate Energy Committee to Toledo Bend Reservoir
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, emphasized the job-creation potential of the Toledo Hydroelectric Project during a May 17 Committee field hearing at the Cypress Bend Conference Center.
Landrieu: Battle to Build Keystone Not Over
The Keystone pipeline and the energy efficiency legislation are two significant steps that should be taken now to enhance our energy security and boost job creation throughout the country.
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Approval of Subsistence Activities on National Park Service Lands in Alaska
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today welcomed the National Park Service’s decision to develop regulations recognizing the rights of subsistence users to collect wild berries, birch bark, seaweed, beach grass, and other renewable traditional foods and handcraft material in Alaska’s national parks. “This decision – while long overdue – is a small […]
Sen. Murkowski Criticizes Democratic Leadership for Blocking Energy Debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today issued the following statement on Sen. Harry Reid’s refusal Monday to block bipartisan debate on energy efficiency legislation and disallow relevant energy-related amendments from Republicans: “I was greatly disappointed in the majority leader’s refusal to allow an open debate in the Senate on energy policy – […]
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Decision Allowing Reintroduction of Wild Wood Bison in Alaska
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today welcomed a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision exempting the wood bison from the Endangered Species Act in Alaska. The decision will allow the reintroduction of wild bison in the state for the first time in more than 100 years. “Alaska has been working to get […]
Sen. Murkowski: Technology Key to Addressing Energy-Water Nexus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today called on the federal government to partner with the private sector and academia to support research to improve the efficient use of energy and water in the production and use of both critical resources. In a speech Tuesday at the Atlantic Council, Murkowski said that a […]
Sen. Murkowski Statement on Propane Shortage Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) delivered the following opening statement today at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing looking at the contributing factors of last winter’s propane supply shortage: (Click to play video) “My aim is to ensure that energy is abundant, affordable, diverse, clean, and secure. The propane issues […]
Landrieu, Republican Senator Secure Commitment to Keep Constructing MOX Facility
This project sustains thousands of jobs across the country and remains the only way to safely dispose of our weapons grade plutonium stockpile. It is not only critical to our economy, but also to our national security.
Landrieu to Push Vote on Keystone
I will press hard for a vote in the coming weeks to build this pipeline.
National Hydropower Association Presents Sen. Murkowski with Legislator of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Hydropower Association (NHA) today honored U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) with its Legislator of the Year award for her support of hydroelectric power. In announcing the award at NHA’s annual conference on Monday, the association’s executive director, Linda Church Ciocci, praised Murkowski for her commitment to promoting the important contributions […]