U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan for Alaska
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Senator Sullivan urges greater oversight on VA after budget mismanagement
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, representing Alaska and a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), has taken action with 15 fellow senators to demand increased accountability from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Senator Dan Sullivan launches student competition for fentanyl awareness
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska has announced a new competition aimed at high school students across the state to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.
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Alaska Native veteran land program extended amid administrative delays
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has expressed approval for the progress of a legislative measure aimed at extending the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program by five years.
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Senators introduce bill targeting UN actions against Israel
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Jim Risch of Idaho, along with 32 other Senate colleagues, have introduced the Stand with Israel Act.
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Secure Rural Schools program extended through 2026 with bipartisan support
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has expressed his support for the Senate's recent unanimous decision to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS) until 2026.
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Legislation aims to boost Medicare funds for rural Alaskan and Hawaiian hospitals
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Brian Schatz have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at increasing Medicare reimbursement for rural hospitals in Alaska and Hawaii.
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Alaska receives over $104 million for port infrastructure improvements
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Representative Mary Sattler Peltola, announced significant investments for port and maritime infrastructure in Alaska.
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FCC extends broadband initiative with new fund to boost Alaskan connectivity
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, along with Representative Mary Sattler Peltola, have expressed their support for the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recent announcement of the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF).
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Alaska senators criticize DOI over new environmental impact statement
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have criticized the Department of the Interior's recent announcement regarding the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska.
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Dan Sullivan comments on Trump's win and Senate shift
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska has issued a statement following the victory of Donald Trump and JD Vance in the 2024 presidential election.
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Fentanyl awareness initiative launched amid rising overdose deaths in Alaska
A recent report has highlighted concerning statistics regarding drug overdoses in Alaska, particularly those related to fentanyl.
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Senator Sullivan urges stronger global plastics treaty at U.N
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has called on the Biden-Harris administration to enhance a global plastics treaty currently under negotiation at the United Nations.
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Alaska delegation welcomes federal disaster aid for Juneau floods
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Representative Mary Sattler Peltola, have expressed their approval of the federal disaster declaration for Juneau's floods that occurred in early August. This decision by President Biden follows efforts from Alaska's congressional delegation and local leaders to secure federal aid for residents affected by the flooding of Suicide Basin.
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Sullivan introduces bills protecting Alaska Native artists' rights
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has introduced two legislative bills aimed at safeguarding the rights of Alaska Native artists who utilize natural materials in their traditional crafts. The Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act and the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act seek to ensure that existing laws do not hinder the use or sale of materials such as walrus ivory and migratory bird feathers in Alaska Native art.
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Senators introduce resolution marking anniversary of October 7th attacks
On the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attacks, Senator Sullivan issued a statement reflecting on the events that occurred one year ago. He described it as "the worst terrorist attack in their history," noting that it resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, many of whom were civilians. The attack also led to nearly 100 hostages being taken by Hamas terrorists, including several American citizens. Sullivan emphasized the call for their "immediate, unconditional release."
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Sullivan condemns Russian fighter tactics near Alaska airspace
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has expressed strong disapproval of the recent actions by Russian fighter pilots near Alaska airspace. His statement comes after the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) released a video showing a Russian Su-35 aircraft performing a dangerous maneuver close to a U.S. Air Force fighter during an intercept on September 23 in Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Bipartisan bill seeks clearer definitions for social determinants impacting public health
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced the Utilizing National Data, Effectively Reforming Standards and Tools, to Address Negative Determinants of Health (UNDERSTAND Health) Act. This legislation aims to establish a clear definition of social determinants of health and support efforts already underway in Alaska and Nevada to address socioeconomic conditions that impact health.
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Senator Sullivan congratulates Alaskan whalers on quota renewal at international meeting
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has recognized the efforts of the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC) and other stakeholders for their role in renewing Alaska’s subsistence whaling quota at the 69th International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Lima, Peru. The renewal will extend for six years following a consensus reached on the measure.
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Senator Dan Sullivan critiques Biden’s final UN speech
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) criticized President Biden's foreign policy in an interview with Harris Faulkner on Fox News Channel, focusing on the president's final speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Sullivan expressed concerns about the administration's approach toward Iran and global security.
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Senator urges tougher stance on Iran ahead of UNGA speech
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has criticized the Biden-Harris administration's approach to Iran, calling for a return to Trump-era policies. In an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal, Sullivan argued that the current administration's policies have led to a more powerful Iran and a more dangerous world.