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05.02.19

Senator Sullivan Honors Alaskan of the Week: Danielle Riha

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05.01.19

Nelson Angapak has been fighting for decades—along with a dedicated, patriotic group of vets—to help his fellow Alaska Native veterans get the opportunity to apply for their land allotment, which many...

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05.01.19

The turmoil in Venezuela has escalated rapidly in recent days with clashes between protesters and the oppressive Maduro regime. It’s important to remember that the fight for freedom and democracy neve...

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04.30.19

Alaska’s Healthy Futures Foundation is hosting the 100 Miles in May Challenge, and I’m glad to be taking part again this year! The challenge begins tomorrow with any number of physical activities - ru...

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04.30.19

This morning, I joined a group of Alaskans for coffee and discussion in my D.C. office. They are in town advocating on issues important to them and their organizations, including the Passenger Vessel...

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04.30.19

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) at a Senate Commerce Security Subcommittee Hearing - April 30, 2019

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04.30.19

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) at a Senate Armed Services Hearing - April 30, 2019

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04.29.19

Last Friday, 262 men and women from all corners of the globe gathered in Anchorage to take the oath of allegiance to the United States. This mini-political miracle happens hundreds of times in hundred...

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04.27.19

On Friday, I had the opportunity to tour the IBEW 1547 Tom Cashen Training Center in Anchorage. The team there has set a new standard with the establishment of the Veterans Electrical Entry Program (V...

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04.26.19

It was great to spend the evening celebrating our many Alaskan athletes at the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Congratulations to all of the awardees and this year’s Class of 2019 induc...

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04.26.19

The opioid epidemic continues to threaten the lives of Americans and the well-being of families and communities, including many in Alaska. On Saturday, between 10:00am - 2pm, we all have an opportunit...

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04.25.19

A few weeks ago, President Trump signed legislation that included the Alaska Native Veterans Land Allotment Act, which I authored. The legislation enables veterans who served during the Vietnam War er...

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04.25.19

Great, strong communities don’t just form on their own. They form because of people, like Jim Dodson, who work tirelessly and selflessly to shape them. I had the distinct honor of celebrating Jim, pre...

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04.24.19

The United States cannot realize the potential of the Arctic—both for our national security and for the people who live there—without the technology necessary to protect our interests in the far north...

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04.24.19

As I mentioned last week, I pressed FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor recently about the frustrations many Alaskans are experiencing trying to get help from the agency following the November 2018 earth...

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04.23.19

I really enjoyed meeting with Professor Jim Arkell’s Business Law Class this weekend at UAF. Great give-and-take about important issues, like the economy, foreign policy, the military, energy, and the...

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04.23.19

Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Progress on Icebreaker

04.22.19

I hope you all had a joyous and restful holiday weekend. Julie and I wrapped up our Easter festivities with an amazing dinner of Alaskan salmon and moose ribs, cooked by Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinks...

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04.21.19

Hundreds of innocent worshippers and visitors, including a number of our fellow Americans, were killed this Easter morning in a series of sickening attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. On the...

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04.21.19

“Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.” - Matthew 28 He is risen! Julie and I are headed to Mass at Sacred Heart C...

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