Lisa Murkowski

Republican Lisa Murkowski, who lost in the primary to Joe Miller, is running for re-election as a write-in candidate. The daughter of former Alaska Gov. Frank Murkowski, was elected to the state House in 1998. In 2002, her father appointed her to his U.S. Senate seat after he was elected governor.

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Republican Sen. Scott Brown: GOP's Planned Parenthood Cut 'Goes Too Far'

By Politics Daily Staff

Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts has broken ranks with his party over an effort to defund Planned Parenthood, saying the move "goes too far." "I support family planning and health ...

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Miss America Teresa Scanlan Envisions a Political Future

By Suzi Parker

Could we be looking at a future Sarah Palin in the new Miss America? Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan, was crowned Miss America 2011 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The first Nebraskan ever crowned as ...

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Joe Miller Ends Legal Challenge in Alaska Senate Race

By not in system

Alaskan Joe Miller, the Sarah Palin-backed Republican U.S. Senate candidate, announced Friday he is ending his legal challenge to the successful write-in campaign by Sen. Lisa Murkowski. ...

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Joe Miller Ends Legal Challenge to Lisa Murkowski's Win in Alaska Senate Race

By Politics Daily Staff

Alaskan Joe Miller, the Sarah Palin-backed Republican U.S. Senate candidate, announced Friday he is ending his legal challenge to the successful write-in campaign by Sen. Lisa Murkowski. During a ...

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Joe Miller Says He's Conceding Alaska Senate Race

By not in system

JUNEAU, Alaska - Republican Joe Miller is ending his fight over Alaska's U.S. Senate seat, conceding the race to his bitter rival, incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Miller's decision, announced Friday ...

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May 18, 2012

Senator seeks answers on Douglas P.O.

Source: Juneau Empire - Juneau AK

With the Douglas Post Office in limbo, neither facing imminent closure nor guaranteed to remain open, its advocates are seeking answers.

May 18, 2012

Senator Pushes Clean Energy

Source: Journal North - Santa Fe NM

Bingaman, a New Mexico Democrat who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has tried for years to persuade Congress to force utility companies to provide more power from clean, or renewable, sources.

May 17, 2012

Yesterday's Congressional Embarrassments, Explained

Source: Firedoglake

Let's recap one of the more pathetic days in a pathetic Congressional session.

May 17, 2012

GOP Senate hopes once again rest on insurgents

Source: Ace in the Hole

For Senate Republicans, 2012 is starting a lot like 2010.

May 17, 2012

House approves version of anti-domestic violence bill

Source: Cleveland.com

Unfazed by a White House veto threat, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved anti-domestic violence legislation that opponents charge doesn't sufficiently protect gay, lesbian and transgender people, American Indians and immigrants.