All articles tagged with #murkowski
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski is the only Republican to join over 150 Democrats in urging the White House to ensure back pay for furloughed federal workers during the government shutdown, highlighting GOP concerns about unpaid federal employees amid ongoing negotiations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Talking Points Memo
Senator Murkowski criticizes the Trump White House's attempt to unilaterally rescind $4.9 billion in federal funds through illegal 'pocket rescissions,' risking bipartisan spending negotiations and highlighting ongoing power struggles over congressional authority to control federal spending.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski criticized the White House's attempt to rescind nearly $5 billion in federal funding through an illegal pocket rescission, raising concerns about undermining congressional authority amid looming government shutdown deadlines. Meanwhile, House Republicans are preparing to force a vote on unsealing Jeffrey Epstein files, and Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement, prompting a competitive primary. The broader political landscape includes ongoing negotiations over government funding, Epstein investigations, and other legislative priorities.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Alaska Public Media
The U.S. Senate approved a bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, rejecting Senator Murkowski's amendment to preserve local station funding, citing the importance of public media in emergencies like the Unalaska earthquake; the bill now moves to the House for approval.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Alaska Beacon
Senator Lisa Murkowski supported the narrow passage of a controversial federal budget bill, citing benefits like extended tax cuts and resource development in Alaska, while negotiating provisions to address high Medicaid and SNAP costs, delays in implementation, and energy investments, despite concerns over the bill's process and impact on vulnerable populations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNBC
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted in favor of President Trump's large tax and spending bill after securing key benefits for her state, including a carveout on SNAP cuts and increased funding for rural hospitals, despite her reservations about the bill's overall impact and its provisions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
Sen. Lisa Murkowski expressed dissatisfaction with the process and content of President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill,' criticizing it as rushed and not sufficiently beneficial for the country, despite ultimately supporting it after intense negotiations.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cast the decisive vote in favor of a controversial Trump policy bill, despite her concerns about its harm to Americans, after securing specific carve outs for her state. She described her decision as 'agonizing' and was influenced by political negotiations and the need to protect her constituents from the bill's harshest impacts, particularly regarding Medicaid and SNAP provisions. Critics accused her of trading her principles for political favors, while Democrats criticized the bill and her support for it.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Senator Lisa Murkowski's pivotal 'yes' vote secured the passage of President Trump's bill after a tense final Senate vote, with her decision influenced by provisions benefiting Alaska and her concerns about the bill's impact on vulnerable populations. The vote was closely contested, highlighting internal Republican disagreements and Murkowski's focus on her state's interests.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Alaska Public Media
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski played a crucial role in passing a major Senate budget reconciliation bill that aligns with President Trump's domestic policies, securing key concessions for Alaska and rural health care, despite concerns over the bill's cost and impact on the deficit. The bill now moves to the House, with potential for further modifications before becoming law.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Sen. Lisa Murkowski described her decision to support the Senate Republicans' megabill as 'agonizing,' citing key concessions for Alaska and rural hospitals, while expressing hope for further process improvements. The bill, which has undergone various revisions and political negotiations, aims to include provisions on health, energy, and education, with ongoing debates over tax credits and Medicaid funding. The legislation's passage remains uncertain amid intra-party disagreements and procedural delays.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
House Democrats are preparing for a key caucus meeting before voting on a major bill, while Senate Republicans are advancing a revised version of the megabill with significant amendments, including the removal of a controversial energy tax and increased funding for rural hospitals. The legislation faces ongoing negotiations, with key senators like Murkowski and Collins playing pivotal roles, and the bill's final passage remains uncertain amid intra-party debates and procedural hurdles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Senate Republicans are negotiating to pass a major bill with key amendments, including debates over Medicaid, clean energy credits, and healthcare funding, with crucial votes and negotiations ongoing among GOP senators like Murkowski, Collins, and Scott.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Hill
President Trump expressed uncertainty about how to secure Senator Murkowski's vote on a major Senate bill, amid ongoing negotiations and multiple GOP holdouts threatening its passage. The bill's future remains uncertain as Senate votes continue, with hopes for final passage expressed by Trump.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to pass a significant bill are closely tied to Sen. Lisa Murkowski's support, amid intense GOP negotiations and policy debates on Medicaid, food assistance, and climate provisions, with key votes and amendments still unresolved as the Senate approaches a critical vote-a-rama and prepares for subsequent House actions.