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  1. Mark Begich
    4 hours ago
    If you're a veteran, please join me at my Veterans Town Hall on Saturday at Begich Middle School in Anchorage. Details are available through the events listing below or by calling my Anchorage office at 907-271-5915.
    Veterans Town Hall
    Saturday, November 10 at 1:45pm in AKST at Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive
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    • Matthew Moore
      Mrs. Murkowski/Mr. Begich/Mr. Young, For ease of saying what needs to be said to all the politicians who represent AK in DC: I still see no change in DC and the career politicians that are running this country into the ground. Politicians as yourselves. You sit in DC sucking down taxpayer dollars seldom doing anything to EARN your pay. Our economy is in the dumps and you still pull in a six figure salary. You are more worried about what people are doing in their bedroom than fixing this country! Your peer Mr. Akin and two more politicians mentioned rape and abortion and caused themselves a potential to serve this country. I pay attention to what is going on and am a registered Republican because that is the way I was raised. I despise welfare. I despise career politicians, who give lip service during the campaign and then go back to business as normal. Most of the politicians in DC need to pack up their stuff and go home. Stop giving us lip service gentlemen and start getting a budget we can afford. Stop traveling all over the place and lock yourselves on the floor and WORK on the issues at hand. Stop voting yourself raises! Use the same health care that normal people use. Get your heads out of your backsides. The frustration of another four years of Barack Obama is due to the Republican party being stagnant and not being willing to embrace that the world has changed. I may not agree with everything that is going on in this Country or the world, but, I demand that you and your peers get off your butts and get this country going in the right direction. Start by evicting the UN from US soil and stop paying countries that support terrorism. Stop calling "aid" anything more than a handout. Take care of our country before everyone else's. The entitlements that our government calls welfare is atrocious, the Democrat party has repeatedly BOUGHT votes. FDR started it and it continues today. Mr. Young, I voted for you because you are Republican. I will vote straight party ticket because I refuse to give my approval for the Democrat mentallity of entitlements. I have worked since the time I could follow my Grandfather. I have learned the value of a dollar and hard work. You appreciate it more when you EARN it. You appreciate the caloused hands of a hard working man or woman. I can appreciate to an extent the job you have been hired for through a sharp mind and education at the same time. The office job isn't for everyone. Mr. Begich, I will never vote for you on principal. The principal of welfare is a virus and a cancer. You fall in line with welfare and not a help up. You should be ashamed of yourself for voting your party lines when it affects the state of Alaska in relationship to jobs. Open up ANWR, get the oil and gas flowing. Stop the environmental hype and look at the data that is there. You know for a fact that the impact on the environment has been mental in 30 plus years of the Pipeline. We have made technological advances since then as well. As you are both career politicians, I don't expect yourselves to legislate any referendum on yourselves. However, you should stop and look at what the problems in DC are and how it affects the Nation. Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Lisa Murkowski, Don Young, Ted Stevens, just a few examples of the people that have made a career off of the DC lifestyle. Living off the taxpayer. I wish that you would get the paycheck of a Soldier, Airman, Marine or Sailor just once. You should not be making a six figure salary in your first year of employment. The career politician has lost touch with reallity. The career politician is a leech. The career politician needs to step back and look at what the decisions mean to the real person, regardless of whether they are blue collar, white collar, lower class, or upper class. Stop the foolishness and work together!!!!!!!!!! Cross party lines!!! Make some comprimises!!!
      8 hours ago
    • Wendi Gratrix
      Senator, is there a way to have an Alaskan Naval Veteran involved in the commissioning ceremonies of the USS Anchorage next May?
      Yesterday at 12:43pm
    • Cherie Walters
      Now, with the eminent danger behind us, it's time to start telling Obama we want more action from him! He's got less than four years to help pass laws that: -create more renewable energy. -acknowledge global warming and work toward reduction of greenhouse gases(pollution)(hello, Hurricane Sandy!). -strengthen the Affordable Health Care law to bring the USA into an equal position with the rest of the world's major economies in assuring that ALL citizens have excellent healthcare. -work for economic equality for the poor and lower middle classes. He should be verbally supporting groups like Habitat for Humanity in getting fair housing for all and the Occupy movement which seeks all types of gender and class equality. He should work for dollar support through continued strong funding of public schools and INCREASED funding to make college affordable for all who want it. He should let the rich and the ultra rich know they are no more important than anyone else and they need to face up to their responsibilities as citizens and pay their fair share of taxes. Well, those things will keep us busy for awhile.
      Yesterday at 11:21am
    • Todd McCracken
      I hope all you Reps help in making change- n start with our state- nothing has seemed to have gone forward the last 21 years with our the once again elected right wing nut job- who disagrees with everything obamas is tring to do n any democrats opinion- Focus on and create some jobs in Alaska besides oil n mining n making all his chronies richer!! how bout a fast commuter train from the valley to anchorage, how about building some glass recycling plants so we can actually make something here or any kinds of factories that matter- how bout funding our farmers for more Alaskan grown veggies to farm year round- put together something else besides more tourism n more fishing more oil n more- create some jobs that quits putting non Alaskans to work n quit bringing g up every new corporate chain to the last frontier- leave the mall of America in Minnesota!!
      Yesterday at 1:22am
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  5. Mark Begich
    Yesterday
    I'm honored to be greeting members of the Alaska Army National Guard's B Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne) when they arrive back in the United States tomorrow via Camp Atterbury in Indianapolis. They've been in Afghanistan for a year. If you support our National Guard soldiers, let me know what you'd say to express your thanks by adding a comment.
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  7. Mark Begich
    Tuesday
    Congratulations to my friend and colleague Don Young. Looking forward to continuing our work as a team fighting for Alaska in Washington.
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  8. Mark Begich
    Tuesday
    Sen. Begich's statement on presidential, national elections
    “I want to congratulate the President on a successful campaign and second term. Both he and Mitt Romney deserve congratulations for a healthy exchange of ideas and a well-fought contest. I look forward to continuing to build on the importan...
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  9. Mark Begich shared Juneau Empire's status.
    Tuesday
    If you can, please consider helping your neighbors in Juneau who lost their homes last night in a very scary fire. Details on how to donate are available below.
    Want to help those affected by last night's fire at Gastineau Apartments?
    Red Cross of Alaska is accepting monetary donations at the following address: 3225 Hospital Drive.
    Donations must include the note: "Gastineau Apartment Fire" to directly help those in need.
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  10. Mark Begich
    Tuesday
    Promote the Vote
    Keep an eye out for this PSA on Your Alaska Link (Coastal Television) as part of its "Promote the Vote" campaign. You know what to do! Go do it!
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  11. Mark Begich shared Get Out The Native Vote's photo.
    Monday
    It's exciting to see all the effort going into getting voters to the polls this year!
    Bering Straits had 22 employees early vote this morning. Thanks for taking this photo George Sookiayak!
    Photo: Bering Straits had 22 employees early vote this morning. Thanks for taking this photo George Sookiayak!
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  12. Mark Begich
    Monday
    I was honored to be recognized by the Alaska Psychological Association this weekend. Thank you!
    Photo: I was honored to be recognized by the Alaska Psychological Association this weekend. Thank you!
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  13. Mark Begich
    Monday
    If you're a traveler with disabilities and/or medical conditions, you can call the TSA Cares hotline before going to the airport for information on screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. The toll-free number is 1-855-787-2227.
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  16. Mark Begich
    November 2
    I join the Fairbanks community today in mourning the loss of the inimitable Ms. Ruby Riddle, official hostess of Fairbanks and a local legend. We met on many occasions and she sent dozens of photos to the office from my visits to Fairbanks. This picture is of "The Southern Miss Ruby" with Fairbanks staffer Tom Moyer and I from February of this year. RIP to a woman who truly embodied the word citizen.
    Photo: I join the Fairbanks community today in mourning the loss of the inimitable Ms. Ruby Riddle, official hostess of Fairbanks and a local legend. We met on many occasions and she sent dozens of photos to the office from my visits to Fairbanks. This picture is of "The Southern Miss Ruby" with Fairbanks staffer Tom Moyer and I from February of this year. RIP to a woman who truly embodied the word citizen.
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  18. Mark Begich
    November 1
    Help a soldier call home from overseas by donating a gently used phone through Cell Phones for Soldiers. Donations are being accepted at all 49 Wells Fargo locations statewide. A great way to recognize Veterans Day this year.
    Photo: Help a soldier call home from overseas by donating a gently used phone through Cell Phones for Soldiers. Donations are being accepted at all 49 Wells Fargo locations statewide. A great way to recognize Veterans Day this year.
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  19. Mark Begich shared Alaska Marine Conservation Council's photo.
    November 1
    Talk about scary - Frankenfish!
    Happy Halloween, Senator Begich! Thank you for working to ensure that frankenfish stay off dinner plates and menus in the US where natural wild, Alaska salmon should be!
    Photo: Happy Halloween, Senator Begich! Thank you for working to ensure that frankenfish stay off dinner plates and menus in the US where natural wild, Alaska salmon should be!
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  20. Mark Begich
    October 31
    I was proud to help celebrate the accomplishments of Joseph Purdue, who was named the 2012 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alaska in September. Joseph is a student at West High in Anchorage and a member of its JROTC program.
    Photo: I was proud to help celebrate the accomplishments of Joseph Purdue, who was named the 2012 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Alaska in September. Joseph is a student at West High in Anchorage and a member of its JROTC program.
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  21. Mark Begich shared a link.
    October 31
    This is great news for Mountain View and Glenn Square. It's good to see more businesses moving into the neighborhood.
    National Outdoor Goods Retailer To Open in Anchorage
    www.ktuu.com
    A major national retailer for fishing and outdoor goods is coming to Anchorage.
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  22. Mark Begich
    October 30
    Congrats to RurAL CAP on the completion of its new Child Development Center on 5th Avenue in Anchorage. My staffer Thelma got to participate in the ribbon-cutting event earlier this month.
    Photo: Congrats to RurAL CAP on the completion of its new Child Development Center on 5th Avenue in Anchorage. My staffer Thelma got to participate in the ribbon-cutting event earlier this month.
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  23. Mark Begich shared Anchorage Park Foundation's photo.
    October 30
    One of my Anchorage staffers attended an event at the park today and can attest to the coolness of this slide. Help the foundation choose a name!
    Calling all K-6 students, we are having a contest to name the polar bear at Russian Jack Springs Park!
    Photo: Calling all K-6 students, we are having a contest to name the polar bear at Russian Jack Springs Park!
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  24. Mark Begich
    October 30
    Thanks to Nikiski Middle/High School for letting me participate in its mock political convention yesterday via video conference from Washington, D.C.
    Photo: Thanks to Nikiski Middle/High School for letting me participate in its mock political convention yesterday via video conference from Washington, D.C.
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  25. Mark Begich
    October 29
    Consider this an early head's up - I'm holding a veterans town hall on Nov. 10 at Begich Middle School. Click through for full details.
    Veterans Town Hall
    Saturday, November 10 at 1:45pm in AKST at Begich Middle School, 7440 Creekside Center Drive
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  26. Mark Begich
    October 29
    Congrats to state Sen. Bill Wielechowski of East Anchorage, who was recognized by the Vietnam Veterans of America as its 2012 "State Legislator of the Year." Wielechowski was the only state legislator in the country honored with this award. It's a point of pride for our state.
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  27. Mark Begich
    October 29 near Anchorage, AK via mobile
    My Washington, D.C. office will be closed today due to the hurricane. Please call the Anchorage office if you need to reach a staff member today: 907-271-5915.
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  28. Mark Begich
    October 28
    The Alaska Highway was completed 70 years ago today! The 10-month construction of the highway was, by any standard, miraculous. Do you have family photos from Alaska in 1942? Share them here!
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  30. Mark Begich shared a link.
    October 27
    It's great to see more renewable energy projects coming online across Alaska, especially in Fairbanks where costs are so high. I sent a letter this week to the USDA seeking help with a natural-gas distribution network to get North Slope natural gas that is trucked to Fairbanks distributed to homes and businesses. This problem needs to be attacked on multiple fronts.
    Eva Creek Wind Farm producing power - FAIRBANKS – The turbines of the Eva Creek Wind Farm near Healy
    www.newsminer.com
    FAIRBANKS – The turbines of the Eva Creek Wind Farm near Healy produced their first power this week, a milestone as the largest wind project in Alaska moves toward commercial operation. The $93 million wind farm of Golden Valley Electric Association should begin providing steady power in mid-Novemb...
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  31. Mark Begich updated his cover photo.
    October 26
    I was pleased to be able to welcome home members of the 4-25 in October. I'm glad they're home!
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  32. Mark Begich
    October 26
    Members of my Anchorage staff attended the annual Stand Down event today for veterans in need. Click like if you support our veterans!
    Photo: Members of my Anchorage staff attended the annual Stand Down event today for veterans in need. Click like if you support our veterans!
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  33. Mark Begich shared a link.
    October 26
    This is great news - Point Thomson is a critical piece of Alaska's energy future. I applaud Exxon and the Army Corps for staying at the table and working out this permit.
    Permit issued for Point Thomson - Alaska Journal of Commerce - October Issue 4 2012 - Anchorage, AK
    www.alaskajournal.com
    October 28, 2012 Vol. 36, No. 44
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  34. Mark Begich shared a link.
    October 25
    We've been getting calls in the Anchorage office from people looking for information about their polling place and how to vote. Visit the Alaska Division of Elections for this information and lots more - and be sure to vote!
    Alaska Elections Homepage
    www.elections.alaska.gov
    State of Alaska Official web site for Alaska Election Information.
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  35. Mark Begich
    October 24
    Okay, I just posted some of my photos from AFN - where are yours? Share your favorite moments by posting to my wall and I'll share them!
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  37. Mark Begich
    October 23
    Here's another photo from the Anchorage Community Land Trust tour of Mountain View yesterday of me saying hi to Ray at Alaska Butcher Equipment and Supply.
    Photo: Here's another photo from the Anchorage Community Land Trust tour of Mountain View yesterday of me saying hi to Ray at Alaska Butcher Equipment and Supply.
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  38. Mark Begich shared Anchorage Community Land Trust's photo.
    October 23
    Thanks for having me!
    It was great to have Senator Begich in Mountain View yesterday. ACLT has an album of photos on our Facebook page and would be proud if you shared them on your page. Thanks for the visit, Senator!
    Photo: It was great to have Senator Begich in Mountain View yesterday. ACLT has an album of photos on our Facebook page and would be proud if you shared them on your page. Thanks for the visit, Senator!
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  40. Mark Begich
    October 22
    Early voting starts today! I'm in my old stomping grounds at Anchorage City Hall to cast my ballot. Check the Alaska Division of Elections online for info on where and how to vote.
    Photo: Early voting starts today! I'm in my old stomping grounds at Anchorage City Hall to cast my ballot. Check the Alaska Division of Elections online for info on where and how to vote.
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  41. Mark Begich
    October 22
    Thanks for having me, KFAT Morning Chaos crew!
    Photo: Thanks for having me, KFAT Morning Chaos crew!
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  42. Mark Begich
    October 22
    Getting ready to tee off with the KFAT Morning Chaos team. Tune in - 92.9 FM.
    Photo: Getting ready to tee off with the KFAT Morning Chaos team. Tune in - 92.9 FM.
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  43. Mark Begich
    October 21
    Sen. Begich crowns Miss Maharlika 2012 on Saturday night.
    Photo: Sen. Begich crowns Miss Maharlika 2012 on Saturday night.
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  44. Mark Begich
    October 20 via mobile
    If you're at AFN today, come to my rural small business panel at 1 pm in Tubughnenq' 5 on the second floor for info on starting a small business in rural AK.
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  45. Mark Begich
    October 20
    Here I am with Grace Singh, an intern in my Fairbanks office.
    Photo: Here I am with Grace Singh, an intern in my Fairbanks office.
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  46. Mark Begich
    October 20
    Starting the day with an interview at AFN. Hope to see you today!
    Photo: Starting the day with an interview at AFN. Hope to see you today!
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  47. Mark Begich
    October 19
    Congratulations to Juneau's Jennifer Strickler, president of Juneau's Filipino Community Inc., who received word this week that she has been named an Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines. This is a first for Alaska and a huge honor!
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  48. Mark Begich
    October 19
    Sen. Daniel Akaka's kind words about me to AFN delegates today were much appreciated. He has been such an amazing advocate for all indigenous people, and will be sorely missed in the Senate but I'm glad he'll always be a friend.
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