Archive for March, 2009
Senate Democrats to vote this week on open seat
Senate Democrats this week plan to consider Gov. Sarah Palin’s choice to fill Juneau’s vacant Senate seat.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Alaska Legislature schedules Ross confirmation
The Alaska Legislature has scheduled a confirmation vote for Gov. Sarah Palin’s pick for attorney general.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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US Sen. Begich to address Legislature
Mark Begich is scheduled to give his first address to the Alaska Legislature as a U.S. senator.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Oil tanker barred from loading oil
The Coast Guard says it prohibited a tanker in Valdez from loading oil after cracks were found in the 24-year-old vessel.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Alaska foreclosure rates climb
Alaska foreclosure rates are at their highest in 15 years.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Bill aims to counteract Wash. fuel tax
A bill imposing a nearly $16-a-barrel surcharge on North Slope crude destined for Washington state was introduced in the Alaska House on Monday.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Alaska ‘Loser’ contestant still fighting weight gain
ANCHORAGE – Kai Zwierstra’s house smells like brownies, and she’s on edge.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Cruise news may prompt more budget revisions
The latest news of cruise line cutbacks in Alaska may create ripple effects in city finances.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Outside editorial: Russia’s reset
With a first presidential meeting set for this week between Barack Obama and Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev, it appears that the two sides may have different ideas of what to expect from the “reset” in relations that the Obama administration has promised.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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Tim Grussendorf on the issues
Tim Grussendorf is known among longtime Juneau residents for his unsuccessful campaign for the state House of Representatives in 2002 and as the son of former Rep. Ben Grussendorf, D-Sitka, a former House speaker.
Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Juneau Empire.
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