June Issue 4 2012

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Parnell: It will take time to assess Supreme Court ruling One decision will be whether to expand Medicaid coverage in 2014 to approximately 36,000 uninsured Alaskans who meet the expanded income criteria under the law Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce
Alaskan reaction to Supreme Court ruling Gov. Parnell, Sens. Murkowski and Begich, Rep. Young weigh in Alaska Journal of Commerce
Justice Department OKs Alaska redistricting plan The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday gave its approval to Alaska's new redistricting plan, clearing the way for the map to be used in this year's elections. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
High court upholds key part of Obama health law The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that virtually all Americans have health insurance. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld Stocks dropped sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court upheld the central provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance. Associated Press
Republicans not backing down on contempt votes Barring a last-minute deal, House Republicans plan historic votes Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in civil and criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over documents related to a bungled gun-tracking operation. LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press
A look at the ruling upholding Obamacare THE RULING: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care law, including the most disputed part: the mandate that virtually all Americans have health insurance or pay a fine. The mandate was upheld under the federal government's power to levy taxes. CONNIE CASS, Associated Press
F-16 move from Eielson on hold The U.S. Air Force is holding its proposed action to transfer the F-16 squadron from Eielson Air Force base in Fairbanks to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce
Interior Secretary Salazar announces 'targeted leasing' in Arctic A five-year offshore leasing plan will include targeted Arctic waters off Alaska's northern coast, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said June 26. DAN JOLING, Associated Press
US government role in Alaska elections questioned Alaska election officials should not be barred from implementing the new redistricting plan because a requirement that the plan be approved by the federal government is unconstitutional, attorneys for the state contend. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Poll: Just a third favor Obama health care law Just a third of Americans back President Barack Obama's health care overhaul on which the Supreme Court is about to pass judgment, a new poll finds. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
World stocks fall on skepticism over Europe summit World stocks fell sharply on Monday amid concern that a critical European summit later this week will not yield a deal that might restore confidence in the future of the 17-country euro currency. NATALIYA VASILYEVA, AP Business Writer
T-Mobile USA to buy, swap spectrum with Verizon Verizon Wireless on Monday said that it has agreed to sell some wireless spectrum rights to T-Mobile USA and swap others, in a continuing quest to get regulators to approve a bigger spectrum deal it has worked out with a consortium of cable companies and another wireless carrier. PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer
Alaska village relocation hits snag when ship grounds A quickly eroding Native village in western Alaska has hit a snag in its plans to relocate after a U.S. Army Reserve landing craft carrying tons of construction equipment and supplies for the effort ran aground hundreds of miles away. RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press
	Final steel beam lifted at 4 World Trade Center Construction workers removed their helmets and looked on teary-eyed as the final steel beam of 4 World Trade Center was lifted into place Monday, the first such milestone since the 16-acre site was decimated on 9/11. VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press
High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law The Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion could go forward on checking the status of suspects who might appear to be in the U.S. illegally. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
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Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Alaska village relocation hits snag when ship grounds A quickly eroding Native village in western Alaska has hit a snag in its plans to relocate after a U.S. Army Reserve landing craft carrying tons of construction equipment and supplies for the effort ran aground hundreds of miles away. RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press
Archive » Construction Articles
Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Alaska village relocation hits snag when ship grounds A quickly eroding Native village in western Alaska has hit a snag in its plans to relocate after a U.S. Army Reserve landing craft carrying tons of construction equipment and supplies for the effort ran aground hundreds of miles away. RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press
	Final steel beam lifted at 4 World Trade Center Construction workers removed their helmets and looked on teary-eyed as the final steel beam of 4 World Trade Center was lifted into place Monday, the first such milestone since the 16-acre site was decimated on 9/11. VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press
Archive » Oil & Gas
Interior Secretary Salazar announces 'targeted leasing' in Arctic A five-year offshore leasing plan will include targeted Arctic waters off Alaska's northern coast, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said June 26. DAN JOLING, Associated Press
Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Archive » Telecom
T-Mobile USA to buy, swap spectrum with Verizon Verizon Wireless on Monday said that it has agreed to sell some wireless spectrum rights to T-Mobile USA and swap others, in a continuing quest to get regulators to approve a bigger spectrum deal it has worked out with a consortium of cable companies and another wireless carrier. PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer
Archive » Alaska Politics
Parnell: It will take time to assess Supreme Court ruling One decision will be whether to expand Medicaid coverage in 2014 to approximately 36,000 uninsured Alaskans who meet the expanded income criteria under the law Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce
Alaskan reaction to Supreme Court ruling Gov. Parnell, Sens. Murkowski and Begich, Rep. Young weigh in Alaska Journal of Commerce
Justice Department OKs Alaska redistricting plan The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday gave its approval to Alaska's new redistricting plan, clearing the way for the map to be used in this year's elections. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
High court upholds key part of Obama health law The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that virtually all Americans have health insurance. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld Stocks dropped sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court upheld the central provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance. Associated Press
A look at the ruling upholding Obamacare THE RULING: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care law, including the most disputed part: the mandate that virtually all Americans have health insurance or pay a fine. The mandate was upheld under the federal government's power to levy taxes. CONNIE CASS, Associated Press
F-16 move from Eielson on hold The U.S. Air Force is holding its proposed action to transfer the F-16 squadron from Eielson Air Force base in Fairbanks to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce
Interior Secretary Salazar announces 'targeted leasing' in Arctic A five-year offshore leasing plan will include targeted Arctic waters off Alaska's northern coast, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said June 26. DAN JOLING, Associated Press
US government role in Alaska elections questioned Alaska election officials should not be barred from implementing the new redistricting plan because a requirement that the plan be approved by the federal government is unconstitutional, attorneys for the state contend. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Archive » National Politics
Parnell: It will take time to assess Supreme Court ruling One decision will be whether to expand Medicaid coverage in 2014 to approximately 36,000 uninsured Alaskans who meet the expanded income criteria under the law Tim Bradner, Alaska Journal of Commerce
High court upholds key part of Obama health law The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, including the hotly debated core requirement that virtually all Americans have health insurance. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld Stocks dropped sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court upheld the central provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance. Associated Press
Republicans not backing down on contempt votes Barring a last-minute deal, House Republicans plan historic votes Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in civil and criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over documents related to a bungled gun-tracking operation. LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press
F-16 move from Eielson on hold The U.S. Air Force is holding its proposed action to transfer the F-16 squadron from Eielson Air Force base in Fairbanks to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. Jonathan Grass, Alaska Journal of Commerce
Interior Secretary Salazar announces 'targeted leasing' in Arctic A five-year offshore leasing plan will include targeted Arctic waters off Alaska's northern coast, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said June 26. DAN JOLING, Associated Press
Poll: Just a third favor Obama health care law Just a third of Americans back President Barack Obama's health care overhaul on which the Supreme Court is about to pass judgment, a new poll finds. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law The Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion could go forward on checking the status of suspects who might appear to be in the U.S. illegally. MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press
Archive » Finance
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld Stocks dropped sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court upheld the central provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance. Associated Press
World stocks fall on skepticism over Europe summit World stocks fell sharply on Monday amid concern that a critical European summit later this week will not yield a deal that might restore confidence in the future of the 17-country euro currency. NATALIYA VASILYEVA, AP Business Writer
Archive » Features
Fairbanks rapper Alaska Redd showcases Interior The Fairbanks rapper known as Alaska Redd has been crafting beats and rhythms in the Interior for more than 15 years. SAM FRIEDMAN,Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Archive » Mining
Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Archive » Fishery Stories
Arguments for, against coastal zone plan given The public got a preview Monday of an upcoming series of hearings on a ballot initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska. BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press
Balsiger keeps control of IPHC process after Ohaus charged The head of the National Marine Fisheries Service in Alaska, whose advice is alleged to have played a role in the state criminal charges filed against an applicant for a seat on the International Pacific Halibut Commission, won’t talk about his involvement in the matter. Bob Tkacz, For the Journal
Archive » General News
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld Stocks dropped sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court upheld the central provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a requirement that almost all Americans carry health insurance. Associated Press
Republicans not backing down on contempt votes Barring a last-minute deal, House Republicans plan historic votes Thursday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in civil and criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over documents related to a bungled gun-tracking operation. LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press
World stocks fall on skepticism over Europe summit World stocks fell sharply on Monday amid concern that a critical European summit later this week will not yield a deal that might restore confidence in the future of the 17-country euro currency. NATALIYA VASILYEVA, AP Business Writer
T-Mobile USA to buy, swap spectrum with Verizon Verizon Wireless on Monday said that it has agreed to sell some wireless spectrum rights to T-Mobile USA and swap others, in a continuing quest to get regulators to approve a bigger spectrum deal it has worked out with a consortium of cable companies and another wireless carrier. PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer
Alaska village relocation hits snag when ship grounds A quickly eroding Native village in western Alaska has hit a snag in its plans to relocate after a U.S. Army Reserve landing craft carrying tons of construction equipment and supplies for the effort ran aground hundreds of miles away. RACHEL D'ORO, Associated Press
	Final steel beam lifted at 4 World Trade Center Construction workers removed their helmets and looked on teary-eyed as the final steel beam of 4 World Trade Center was lifted into place Monday, the first such milestone since the 16-acre site was decimated on 9/11. VERENA DOBNIK, Associated Press