Category Archives: Sen. Mark Begich
The Alaska Report January 2011
Senator Mark Begich hosts the January 2011 edition of the Alaska Report, a show highlighting people, issues and programs impacting Alaska. In this episode, the senator interviews three young Alaskans serving as interns in his Washington DC office: The guests … Continue reading
Supporting the Newest Generation of Veterans 7/27/2011
July 27, 2011 – Sen. Begich gave remarks on the importance of closing “access gaps” for Veteran’s in need of treatment for traumatic brain injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He reminded panelists this includes providing health care access to veteran’s … Continue reading
‘Families don’t budget like this’ Begich on Fox Business 4/6/2011
US Sen. Mark Begich joins Neil Cavuto on Fox Business News to discuss the need to reach an agreement on the FY2011 budget and start a conversation on finding responsible budget cuts without jeopardizing our economic recovery in the FY2012 … Continue reading
Prevent Debt Default: “For This Country” 7/14/2011
July 14, 2011 – Sen. Mark Begich urges Democrats and Republicans to find a solution to our budget deficit and keep the federal government from defaulting on its debt for the first time in history.
Your Alaska Link: Sen. Begich Proposes Education Bill 2/21/2011
July 28, 2011 – During a partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Sen. Mark Begich addresses the dire need for an FAA reauthorization. At the time of Sen. Begich’s speech, nearly 80 Alaskans have been furloughed due to … Continue reading
Senator Mark Begich to GOP – Try to Take Away Health Care from Kids? Good Luck.
Alaska Senator Mark Begich (D) talks about the Republicans who speak out against the Health Care Bill in their upcoming elections.
Begich Grills GM Exectives at the Commerce Committee Hearing
On June 3, 2009 Senator Mark Begich defended small business owners by demanding information from auto executives regarding the upcoming GM/Chrysler bankruptcy. Witnesses are Fritz Henderson, CEO of GM and James Press, President of Chrysler.
Gas Prices: “It’s a Punch” 5/11/2011
Admiral Robert Papp, the Commandant of the US Coast Guard, came to Alaska at my invitation to discuss Coast Guard resources in our state, the changing Arctic and the future needs of Alaska. We went to Kotzebue where we met … Continue reading
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Mark Begich speak to NSLC US Policy and Politics
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK) took time out of their schedule to speak to NSLC students.
Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) – The Health Care Bill Will Stand Up to Legal Challenges
Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) talks about the Health Care Bill’s ability to stand up to legal challenges. He tells Alaska Attorney General Daniel Sullivan to “be careful” when considering whether he’ll challenge it.