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10.24.15

Glad to be part of a productive roundtable discussion yesterday evening with leaders of organizations that are on the front lines of Alaska’s fight against domestic violence. These heroes, among many...

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10.23.15

In case you missed it, here’s another development in Russia's increasing militarization of the Arctic. According to this story, Russia “has built a giant military base in the far northern Arctic where...

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10.23.15

President Obama today vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funding for our troops to keep our country safe. This is the first time the NDAA has ever been vetoed over issues...

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10.22.15

My Alaska and DC teams are proud to stand with victims and survivors of domestic violence, and to raise awareness of this scourge on our communities. If you participated in #PurpleThursday, post your...

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10.22.15

Senate Passes Legislation to Combat Pirate Fishing

10.21.15

My staff and I are wearing purple tomorrow to show our support for victims of our state’s epidemic of domestic violence. If you and your offices are participating in #PurpleThursday, post your pics on...

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10.21.15

From members of the Alaska Territorial Guard who bravely defended our shores during World War II, to new recruits, pride in our military is everywhere in Alaska. The same holds true throughout much of...

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10.21.15

In March, I had the opportunity to visit with Mandy Cole and residents at the AWARE shelter in Juneau. AWARE provides safe shelter and support services for women and children who are victims of domest...

10.21.15

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) speaks on the Senate Floor, October 21, 2015

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10.21.15

Alaska Delegation Continues to Promote Strategic Buildup of Interior Alaska

10.20.15

I was disappointed that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle voted to block debate on the Stop Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill that I cosponsored that would have withheld certain federal funds fo...

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10.20.15

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year. #DVAM201...

10.20.15

Here’s an interesting story about how Obamacare’s upcoming 40 percent “excise” tax on so-called “Cadillac” health plans will disproportionally hurt Alaskans. Last month, Lisa Murkowski and I co-sponso...

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10.19.15

Happy Alaska Day! Yesterday marked 148 years since ownership of Alaska was transferred from Russia to the United States. In a 1867 letter from Joseph Wilson, the Commissioner of the General Land Offi...

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10.19.15

Getting out of a bad situation is sometimes only the first step. Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault may also need help getting back on their feet. The team at the YWCA Alaska offers class...

10.18.15

Yesterday I was proud to join my fellow Alaskans in welcoming home the latest group of The Last Frontier Honor Flight, Inc. veterans from their trip to Washington, DC. On behalf of a grateful state an...

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10.18.15

Our hearts are breaking over the tragedy at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention. Our thoughts and prayers are with all at #AFN, the community and with the family

10.17.15

Stop by our booth at #AFN. You never know who'll run into. Thanks John Baker Iditarod Update!

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10.17.15

Every Alaskan has the right to be free of violence in their homes. If we want to replace the culture of violence with a culture of respect, we have to be willing to step in and speak up safely when we...

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10.17.15

The Department of the Interior’s announcement that it's refusing to extend current leases and canceling future planned lease-sales in Alaska's Arctic is yet another sign that the Obama Administration...

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