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Alaska Senate poised to begin debate on oil taxes 


The long-awaited debate on the dominant issue this legislative session — overhauling Alaska's oil tax structure — could finally begin on the Senate floor Wednesday, with majority leaders indicating they have the votes to pass the bill.

March Issue 3 2013

Senate set to approve huge 2013 spending bill 


The Senate moved ahead Wednesday toward a vote on a huge, bipartisan spending bill aimed at keeping the government running through September and ruling out the chance of a government shutdown later this month.

March Issue 3 2013

Cyprus banks to remain closed another two days 


Cyprus' banks will remain closed Thursday and Friday as officials try to find a new plan to stave off bankruptcy.

March Issue 3 2013

US stocks rise ahead of Federal Reserve meeting 


U.S. stocks rose strongly Wednesday ahead of a decision by the Federal Reserve about whether to push ahead with aggressive measures to boost the economy.

March Issue 3 2013

Ethics committee investigates Reps. Young, Andrews

The House Ethics Committee says it is forming special panels to investigate Reps. Don Young, of Alaska, and Rob Andrews of New Jersey.

March Issue 3 2013

All eyes on Senate ahead of expected oil tax vote

Both sides are ratcheting up the rhetoric on oil taxes ahead of this week's expected vote in the Alaska Senate.

March Issue 3 2013

Congress works on budget for both 2013 and future

Congress is finally cleaning up its unfinished budget business for the 2013 budget year with a bipartisan government-wide funding bill. But even as that measure heads toward approval, the House and Senate are moving toward divisive votes that will underscore sharp differences on a bigger problem: how to fix the nation's long-term deficit woes.

March Issue 3 2013

Cyprus seeks to shield small depositors from raid

The Cypriot government sought Tuesday to shield small savers from a plan that is intended to raise €5.8 billion ($7.5 billion) toward a financial bailout by seizing money from bank accounts.

March Issue 3 2013

Stocks edge lower ahead of vote in Cyprus 


Stocks are edging lower on Wall Street in midday trading before a vote on an unpopular bailout plan in the European nation of Cyprus.

March Issue 3 2013

Iditarod officially ends with last team finishing

Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is officially over with the last team to finish in Nome.

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