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Young calls health care bill 'a vote to rescind ... freedom'

Alaska Rep. Don Young, a Republican, released a statement after the vote calling it a "vote to rescind American freedom."

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GOP lists potential Coghill successors

North Pole Republicans on Saturday selected a list of three candidates to replace Rep. John Coghill, who has moved to the state Senate. Among the contenders: The current mayor of North Pole and a candidate trailing in the undecided borough mayor election.

Murkowski continues health care meetings

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she will hold a town hall meeting in Chugiak on health care reform from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mirror Lake Middle School.

Obama visit postponed a day

President Obama's first visit to Alaska, originally scheduled for Veterans Day, has been postponed a day, the White House said Saturday.

GOP rally in D.C. against health care bill draws Rep. Young

Rep. Don Young doesn't attend many big public events in Washington, so his presence was notable Thursday at a Republican rally at that drew thousands of people who oppose health care legislation scheduled for a vote this weekend in the House.

Government will work with tribes, Obama tells leaders

Meeting with tribal leaders from across the country Thursday in Washington, D.C., President Obama heard calls from Alaska Natives for help combating suicide, coastal erosion and offshore drilling.

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Feds set to pick new Kohring lawyer today

Former Rep. Vic Kohring, who lost his criminal defense attorney when he sued him over a car accident, will have a new one appointed by the court.

Obama to stop in Anchorage next week on his way to Asia

President Obama will make his first-ever visit to Alaska next week, on Veterans Day, at the start of a 10-day journey to Japan, China, South Korea and Singapore.

Kott's attorney requests judge reject 'no-harm' argument

The attorney for former Rep. Pete Kott asked a judge Wednesday to reject a Justice Department argument that no harm was done when favorable evidence was withheld from Kott at his trial.

Palin book tour to avoid 'Democratic' cities

Sarah Palin's book tour is a gift for her base. No stops are planned in Seattle, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and other major cities and book-buying communities that are standard for authors on the road, but where the voters tend to be Democrats.

Hopkins leads Wilson in close Fairbanks mayoral runoff

Early returns show Luke Hopkins leading Tammie Wilson in their runoff for mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. But the two assembly members likely will have to wait until next week for the final tally.

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Video: Reporter asks Sen. Murkowski to identify herself (YouTube)

Initiative seeks status as person for fetuses

Anti-abortion activists are sponsoring an initiative that would declare a fetus a legal person.

Democrats offer 3 to fill Foster's seat

The Alaska Democratic Party on Thursday sent three names to Gov. Sean Parnell as suggestions for him to choose from in picking the late Richard Foster's replacement in the state House.

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Democrats suggest Foster replacements

The Alaska Democratic Party today sent three names to Gov. Sean Parnell as suggestions for him to choose between in picking the late Richard Foster's replacement in the state House. One of them is Foster's son, Neal Foster, who is on the Nome City Council.

Iowa group invites Palin to speak but her book tour may interfere

Leaders of a key group in Iowa's presidential politics said Wednesday that they're hopeful former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will headline their annual meeting next month, but a Palin aide said such a visit would be "incredibly difficult."

Veco men stand for sentencing today

With his delays exhausted, Bill Allen, the central figure in Alaska's public corruption scandal, is due to be sentenced this morning on bribery, conspiracy and tax charges.