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Alaska editorial: Bailout to lower taxes in Alaska Exxon case
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Some might deride it as a "rider" or even an "earmark," but the financial bailout act signed by the president recently carries a welcome ...
Viewpoints: Ron Mullin Bailout bill serves up rescue with side of pork
ONCE UPON A time there was a tiny, tiny chicken named Chicken Little. One day, Chicken Little was scratching in the garden when something fell on her head.
Alaska: State with a long history of take and give
Alaska is awash in billions of surplus dollars from the current high oil prices and a tax hike on the oil industry, but it remains at the forefront of states feeding at the federal trough.
Shannyn Moore: Palin: Pallin' With Hypocrisy
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been locked away for years. Living in Alaska and being a steward of ANWR is like having a beautiful young daughter.
Alaskans who want to understand the choice awaiting them for Congress in November should take a close look at the Wall Street bailout/rescue plan.
As Alaska turns 50, we should ask what we have become
Alaskans are celebrating the 50th anniversary of statehood. How strange the moment in which we honor our founders and reflect on the past half-century. Sen.
'Pit bull with lipstick' redubbed 'McCain's mean girl'
Sarah Palin has a whole crew of imitators, and also says she'd love to spoof Tina Fey.
New Polls Bad News for House Republicans
CONGRESS. Here are the latest independent polls for US House races. ALASKA : Former State House Minority Leader Ethan Berkowitz - 49%, Congressman Don Young - 44%. FLORIDA CD-18 : Congresswoman Ileana ...
Congressional candidates joust on issues at Fairbanks forum
Candidates vying for Alaskaa s congressional offices answered questions Tuesday at a forum sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.
FIRST DEBATE: Berkowitz and Young duke it out on ANWR, bailout and Palin. Published: October 7th, 2008 12:33 AM Last Modified: October 7th, 2008 01:15 AM Democrat Ethan Berkowitz, challenging Congressman Don ...
Literacy Council of Alaska to celebrate 35 years of spreading the word
The Literacy Council of Alaska plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The details are still being worked out, but there will be several events and refreshments throughout the day.
Bailout 'sweeteners' sour some
ALASKANS: Young, Berkowitz both disappointed over new bill. Published: October 4th, 2008 04:52 AM Last Modified: October 4th, 2008 04:42 AM Before voting against the $700 billion economic bailout plan Friday, ...
Exxon Valdez: By averaging award over three years, plaintiffs will save big on income taxes.
Exxon Valdez litigants will get a tax break out of the financial rescue package passed by the House of Representatives on Friday and quickly signed into law by President Bush.
US loads $700bn bailout bill with 'pork barrel' tax breaks$
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House OKs bailout; Young votes 'no'
Besieged by pleas from its constituents, from corporate executives to struggling wage earners, the House of Representatives reversed itself today and approved the controversial $700 billion financial-system ...
Congress OKs historic bailout bill; Young votes against measure
Here is the text of a news release from Rep. Don Young: WASHINGTON -- Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today against H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a $700 billion Wall Street ...
Tax breaks in bill make it hard to oppose
For most, race cars have little to do with the $700 billion economic recovery plan lawmakers will consider today.
Revised Bailout Bill Loaded With Pork Projects
The Senate's financial rescue plan may have a better chance of passage because it's padded with pork that may be tasty enough to get reluctant House members to bite.
Bailout vote scares money managers
Alaska's top money managers, responsible for more than $70 billion in public investments, are expressing dismay at Congress' rejection of a Wall Street bailout package Monday.
Stevens, Young defend contracts for Native corporations
SUCCESS: Alaska lawmakers thwart naysayers in Congress. Published: October 2nd, 2008 12:27 AM Last Modified: October 2nd, 2008 12:56 AM For the past two years, some members of Congress have scrutinized and ...