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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday May 03, 2020 ( 11 items )  

GAO Denies Protest by Qi Tech of Virginia
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by Qi Tech LLC of McLean, Virginia. According to the GAO, Qi Tech LLC, a small disadvantaged business, "protests the issuance of a task order to Tatitlek Technologies, Inc., of Anchorage, Alaska, under request for proposals (RFP) No. N0017817R3058, issued by the Department of the Navy (Navy) for administrative and clerical support services for the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Da  more

Rep. Young: Alaska Delegation Welcomes CARES Act Seasonal-Worker Rule Fix
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young (all R-Alaska) welcomed a rule change released by the Treasury Department that enables seasonal businesses, to choose a different 12-week expense period when applying for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, a period that more accurately reflects their operating payroll. The Alaska Congressional Delegation has pressed the Trump admini  more

Reps. Young, Bonamici, Huffman, Gonzalez-Colon Introduce Bill to Improve NOAA Response to Sexual Harassment, Assault
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Representatives Don Young (R-AK), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jared Huffman (D-CA), and Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response policy, and to secure more resources for survivors. The bipartisan NOAA Sexual Harassment a  more

Sen. Murkowski Issues Joint Statement on Reductions in Alaska North Slope Production
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, after Alyeska, the consortium that owns and operates the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, announced the temporary proration of North Slope crude oil production: "The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the oil price war have hit Alaska hard--prompting some difficult decisions. "We have been in constant communication with Alyeska and our N  more

Sen. Murkowski Issues Statement Regarding Affirmation of Commitment on BP-Hilcorp Sale
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following statement after BP reaffirmed its commitment to sell its Alaska assets to Hilcorp: "As Alaskans navigate unprecedented challenges during these uncertain times, it is welcome news to hear that one of the most important deals for the state's largest industry remains on track,". "BP has affirmed its commitment to complete the sale of its Alaska assets to Hilcorp, and Hilcorp has affirmed its commitment to the future of A  more

Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Affirmation of Commitment on BP-Hilcorp Sale
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement after BP reaffirmed its commitment to sell its Alaska assets to Hilcorp in 2020: "As Alaskans navigate unprecedented challenges during these uncertain times, it is welcome news to hear that one of the most important deals for the state's largest industry remains on track. "BP has affirmed its commitment to complete the sale of its Alaska assets t  more

Sen. Murkowski: Alaska Delegation Welcomes CARES Act Seasonal-Worker Rule Fix
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young (all R-Alaska) welcomed a rule change released by the Treasury Department that enables seasonal businesses, to choose a different 12-week expense period when applying for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, a period that more accurately reflects their operating payroll. The Alaska Congressional Delegation has pressed the Trump a  more

Sen. Sullivan Issues Joint Statement on Reductions in Alaska North Slope Production
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska and Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, after Alyeska, the consortium that owns and operates the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, announced the temporary proration of North Slope crude oil production: "The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the oil price war have hit Alaska hard--prompting some difficult decisions. "We have been in constant communication with Alyeska and our No  more

Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan, Rep. Young Issue Statement on Reductions in Alaska North Slope Production
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, after Alyeska, the consortium that owns and operates the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, announced the temporary proration of North Slope crude oil production: "The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the oil price war have hit Alaska hard--prompting some difficult decisions. "We h  more

Sens. Sullivan, Van Hollen Recognize U.S. Foreign Service Day
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), co-founders of the Senate Foreign Service Caucus, are introducing a resolution designating May 1, 2020 as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the  more

Sens. Van Hollen, Sullivan Recognize U.S. Foreign Service Day
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), co-founders of the Senate Foreign Service Caucus, are introducing a resolution designating May 1, 2020 as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives   more