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After House Republicans ignored her appeals, Lisa Murkowski’s vote looks even worse
The Alaska Republican cast an indefensible vote in favor of the GOP’s megabill. After the House approved the same package, ...
Murkowski got to yes on $3.3T megabill thanks to spending for Alaska
Senate passes "big, beautiful bill" after negotiations with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who secured benefits for Alaska including ...
Alaska Public Media2d
Alaskans divided on bargain Murkowski struck on GOP megabill
Sen. Murkowski won concessions for Alaskans, but critics say it doesn't make up for the harm the budget reconciliation bill ...
Juneau Empire2dOpinion
My Turn: Murkowski’s moment of shame
She has no excuse for not following the model Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., set when he killed Joe Biden’s biggest initiative in ...
Anchorage Daily News3d
‘One of the hardest votes’: Murkowski joins Sullivan in voting for budget bill that includes Medicaid cuts
Both of Alaska’s U.S. senators voted Tuesday in favor of a budget reconciliation bill that includes many of President Donald ...
Murkowski silently stares down NBC reporter asking about her 'Big Beautiful Bill' vote
Sen. Lisa Murkowski had a tense exchange with an NBC reporter when questioned about Sen. Rand Paul's criticism that the ...
Opinion
Readers sound off on what Iran achieved, Diddy’s jurors and Sen. Lisa Murkowski
The material losses for both Israel and Iran must be enormous, with Israel’s much smaller size and population meaning much greater economic impact. The most important loss, though, is the strategic ...
Anchorage Daily News1dOpinion
Opinion: Murkowski attempted to make the best of a losing hand for America
The One Big Beautiful Bill is controversial for a reason. In addition to extending tax cuts, it cuts vital social safety nets ...