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Alaska Native and Rural Issues

The cultural and economic influence of Alaska Native people, tribes, Alaska Native Corporations and non-profits touches every part of our state and makes Alaska communities stronger, more diverse and unmistakably unique.

Alaska Resource Development

Sen. Begich is working to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and provide safe, secure and reliable sources of energy by responsibly developing ANWR, NPR-A and North Slope OCS for Alaska’s economic future.

Appropriations

Learn about Sen. Begich’s work with local leaders to create jobs and build a 21st century infrastructure for Alaska’s future.

Arctic Policy

America is an Arctic nation because of Alaska. Sen. Begich is working to grow America’s role in the Arctic, protect the unique cultures and traditions of its people  and responsibly develop available resources.

Aviation

As a founding member of the Senate’s General Aviation Caucus, Sen. Begich knows that flight is a mandatory part of life in Alaska that needs to be kept safe, reliable and accessible.

Defense and National Security

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sen. Begich works to protect our nation from foreign threats and provide Alaska’s vital military installations with the resources they need.

Education

Providing quality education while respecting the diversity of Alaska’s students and classrooms

Energy

Alaska faces some of the nation’s highest energy costs despite its vast stores of renewable and non-renewable resources. Sen. Begich is focused on lowering Energy Costs, Reducing our Dependence on Foreign Oil, Responsibly Harnessing Alaska’s Resources.

Health Care

Alaskans deserve access to affordable, reliable and accessible health care. Sen. Begich is fighting to find ways to increase access to care in Alaska and innovative ways to lower costs.

Homeland Security and Immigration

As a member of the Homeland Security Committee Sen. Begich is working to keep our nation safe while guarding and respecting the rights of Alaskans.

Jobs and the Economy

To build a better future for the next generation of Alaskans, we must create Alaska jobs and lay the foundation for a robust economic recovery.

National Debt

Future economic opportunities requires that Congress get control of federal spending and reduce our debt and deficit. Sen. Begich has regularly proposed federal budget cuts and is asking Alaskans to submit their ideas for controlling our debt and deficit.

Oceans and Fisheries

A billion dollar industry providing thousands of Alaska jobs, Sen. Begich uses his position as Chair of the ‘Senate Oceans Subcommittee’ to protect the world’s most well managed fisheries, protect Alaska fishing jobs and promote our commercial seafood.

Project Requests

Discover how Senator Begich can help Alaska communities and nonprofits with federal funding assistance.

Second Amendment

Sen. Begich has always worked to protect the Second Amendment rights of Alaskans and will continue to protect our constitutional right to bear arms.

Seniors

Alaska is home to one of the nation’s fastest growing senior populations. Sen. Begich is committed to delivering the promises made to our seniors by defending Social Security and Medicare.

Veterans Affairs

As a member of the Veterans’ Committee Sen. Begich takes our obligation to provide and care for our veterans seriously and will work to create better more efficient health care and services. Alaska has the nation’s highest per-capita rate of veterans.

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