Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Alaska

Alaska Fights to Reverse Polar Bear "Threatened" Listing

Alaska's Governor argues that federal protection over the species would harm resource development. more >>

Surface Permafrost Likely to Vanish in Alaska

The unstable thawing of permafrost could cause serious damage to infrastructure in the state. more >>

Research Finds Higher Acidity in Alaska Waters

New Ethics Problems Dog Sarah Palin

If she thinks leaving office will save her from such investigations, she's kidding herself. more >>

Levi Johnston: Palin Resigned to Cash In on Fame

Bristol Palin's former fiance says the governor was tempted by the lucrative deals she was offered. more >>

Sarah Palin Honored by NRA With Alaska-Themed Assault Rifle

The governor of Alaska will receive the military-style assault weapon at an upcoming NRA banquet. more >>

Former Senator Ted Stevens Deserves Praise From Alaskans

Attorney General Eric Holder drops the charges against the former Alaskan senator. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Mark Begich

Begich is the junior senator from Alaska. more >>

Alaska's Mark Begich, a Pro-Gun Democrat Who Wants to Open Up Arctic Drilling

By beating the legendary Ted Stevens, Begich became Alaska's first Democrat in Congress since 1981. more >>

Sarah Palin Is Likely to Star at Conservative Gathering Next Month

The Alaska governor is "still the darling" of the political right, says a GOP strategist. more >>

Poll Gives Sarah Palin No Shot in Alaska Senate Race; Again She Blames Media

Palin tells right-wing radio the media don't like her ... a new poll suggests Alaskans don't, either. more >>

Visit Alaska

The Last Frontier became the 49th state five decades ago. more >>

Will GOP Senators Vote to Expel One of Their Own, Ted Stevens of Alaska?

Probably, unless the Alaskan voters do it first. more >>

Can Democrats Get to 60 by Winning Senate Races in Alaska, Minnesota, and Georgia?

I may have spoken too soon the day after the election when I said Democrats fell short of 60. more >>

5 Senate and House Races That Have Not Been Decided

Results for a total of 3 Senate races and 2 House races have yet to be determined. more >>

Sarah Palin's Endangered Whale Problem With the Bush Administration

Stop the presses! The Bush administration actually did something good for the environment! more >>

Conservatives Slam Report on Palin's Troopergate Problem

A "New York Times" story provokes a backlash. more >>

The Palin Plane and the Troopergate Report

A plane, a plane, my governship for a plane! more >>

Palin's Home Got Coast Guard 'Aquatic Protection'

During Palin's short trip home, the vice presidential candidate's lakefront property was secured by boats. more >>

Sarah Palin and Her Outrageous Rape Kit Policy

Charging victims for rape kits so their assailants can be charged—an offense to women and justice. more >>

Sarah Palin and the Rape Kit Question

Bloggers say Wasilla police used to charge rape victims for the kits. If so, they weren't alone. more >>

The Hockey Mom Is Home or Away?

The fiscal watchdog charged the taxpayers $60 per night for travel expenses while sleeping...at home. more >>

Sarah Palin and the Gray-Haired Museum Ladies

The young VP pick has a history of unflinching authority. more >>

Data Points: Sarah Palin's Lobbyist

As mayor, Palin hired a lobbyist who secured $27 million for the small town of Wasilla, Alaska. more >>

A Look at Palin's Role in Alaska's Big Natural Gas Pipeline Project

She signed the deal into law, but it was pushed along by high energy prices and bipartisan support. more >>

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