Tag: Lisa Murkowski

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker is concerned about the potential risks of the healthcare bill that turns $1.17 trillion in Obamacare funding into block grants and given to states. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker concerned about GOP healthcare bill

Robert King · September 19, 2017 2:57 pm

"We understand what block grants do, but if we get more flexibility without enough money to utilize the flexibility, that makes a difference," the Alaska Republican said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Murkowski concerned about Lindsey Graham-Bill Cassidy bill’s Obamacare overhaul funds

Robert King · September 18, 2017 8:11 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (pictured) and several other senators behind a plan to provide Obamacare funding to states through a block grant met with the Republican conference Thursday as part of a luncheon. The meeting is among a series of opening moves the senators are making to muster support from 46 other Republicans before a deadline at the end of the month. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senators try to woo holdouts on Obamacare overhaul

Robert King · September 14, 2017 7:39 pm

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the man behind Broadway hit musical "Hamilton," spent Wednesday on Capitol Hill lobbying members of Congress to increase funding for the $150 million National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities program. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Lin-Manuel Miranda sings show tunes on the US Capitol’s subway system

Naomi Lim · September 13, 2017 9:45 pm

The Interior Department's inspector general launched a similar probe into the allegations at the end of August. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, file)

GAO to investigate Ryan Zinke’s alleged threats against Lisa Murkowski for Obamacare vote

Kimberly Leonard · September 8, 2017 9:20 pm

Trump’s Republican Targets and Why They Matter

Chris Deaton · August 31, 2017 9:10 am

"As the steward of our public lands, one of my top priorities is to open up access wherever possible for hunting and fishing so that more families have the opportunity to pass down the heritage," Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said.

Investigation into Ryan Zinke’s alleged healthcare threats against senators ends

Ariella Phillips · August 31, 2017 1:50 am

Heller's campaign said he isn't done trying to repeal and replace Obamacare. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Dean Heller confronts challengers’ attacks over Obamacare repeal votes

Robert King · August 28, 2017 4:01 am

McConnell joins a growing list of Republicans who have earned the president's ire. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Republican senators rally around Mitch McConnell following Trump’s attacks

Melissa Quinn · August 11, 2017 4:18 pm

Murkowski said they wanted to "vote to do the right thing" without "worrying about the consequences." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins open up about ‘uncomfortable’ votes to sink healthcare repeal

Leah DePiero · August 4, 2017 5:27 pm

Just before Congress' August recess is set to begin. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate blocks Trump from making recess appointments during August break

Ariella Phillips · August 4, 2017 1:41 am

The interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is being investigated by his own agency's inspector general over reports that he threatened Sen. Lisa Murkowski. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Energy and Environment

Ryan Zinke under investigation for healthcare pressure play

John Siciliano · August 3, 2017 9:08 pm