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Begich says Supreme Court decision favors special interests U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has been a strong critic of a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court today allowing corporations to spend freely to support or oppose candidates for Congress or President:

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Mayor Sullivan is looking after his interests… even if it means overlooking yours.

Thursday, 18 March 2010 17:02

It is more than just an "odd coincidence" when a sitting mayor advocates for his administration to pay tens of thousands of dollars in insurance settlements to beneficiaries that most likely include himself – without disclosing his role and interests. This is a clear case of conflict of interest. Yet, Mayor Sullivan fails to see an issue.

In the future Mayor Sullivan should take advice from the ADN: “Where there's a conflict of interest, the mayor has to make clear that he serves the citizens of Anchorage first and foremost. In this case, he did not.”

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Begich Supports Jobs Bill in Senate

Monday, 22 February 2010 16:12

Effort supports small business, employment, infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today supported the jobs bill moving through the U.S. Senate, designed to help small businesses expand and hire workers, and jump start infrastructure projects, including those in Alaska. The Senate voted 62-30 to move forward with discussion of The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act.

The $50,000 Witch Hunt

Friday, 19 February 2010 15:55

The ridiculous witch hunt directed against Mark Begich continues.

The city of Anchorage just underwent its annual audit like it always does. And the very reputable firm of Mikunda Cottrell did the audit. And the very reputable Standard & Poor’s just gave us a double A bond rating. But, the Sullivan/Starr folks are not satisfied. They’re still whining years later, accusing the previous city administration and then mayor (now U.S. Senator) Mark Begich of financial funny business.

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