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Despite Sullivan’s attempt to save face, Alaskans’ health insurance costs are set to soar

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The U.S. House will not take up a vote on extending critical health insurance subsidies.
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Sullivan’s choice for federal judge refuses to admit Trump lost 2020 election

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting from Alaska. Aaron C. Peterson, who is in line for a lifetime appointment as the next federal judge in Alaska, can’t muster the political courage to admit that Donald Trump lost...
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Federal law set to end the ‘Temu weed’ harshing out Alaska’s marijuana industry

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
The legislation that reopened the federal government in November snuck through a provision that will bring an end to what those in Alaska’s recreational marijuana industry have dubbed “Temu weed.”
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Dan Sullivan blames Democrats for Trump calling for execution of elected officials

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan is constitutionally incapable of even hinting that Donald Trump is wrong about anything.
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Legislators are understandably wary about handing Dunleavy a $200 million rural health fund

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The $50 billion in federal funding over the next five years hopes to address longstanding problems with health care access and affordability in rural areas.
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Look at the Criminals Who Donald Trump is Pardoning

Federal Government Opinion, The Alaska Current -
It is astounding who Donald Trump has been pardoning.
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Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for “civil disturbance”

Federal Government Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska National Guard officials say they have received the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” but have not begun training.
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Dan Sullivan’s in line for ‘million-dollar jackpot’ under bill that ended the shutdown

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The end of the historic government shutdown this week was a mixed bag for Alaskans. Thousands of federal employees will be paid, food stamp benefits will resume, but no help is coming for the 28,000 Alaskans who will see...
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Sullivan refuses to accept his share of the blame for Sullivan Shutdown

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is campaigning for reelection, refuses to admit that he is part of the problem in Washington, D.C.
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Galvanized by success in national elections, progressives turn up the heat on Begich, Sullivan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
A food drive outside Begich's office featured fiery condemnations of the Republican and his party.
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