Alaska's View From the Hill

Senator Mark Begich discusses the pirate ship in Unalaska, No Child Left Behind and much more

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By Sean Doogan

Story Created: Jun 14, 2012 at 2:26 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Aug 6, 2012 at 11:12 AM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - In this week's installment of Alaska's View from the Hill, Senator Mark Begich joined CBS 11 News' Sean Doogan from Washington, D.C. for this full, unedited interview.

Among the topics discussed: No Child Left Behind - the state is requesting a waiver to escape the national standard. Begich says NCLB doesn't work because it is a one-size-fits-all law that fails in rural and urban Alaska. And can Shell drill safely in the Arctic? Listen to what the senator has to say. Plus, the latest on the possible Eielson Air Force Base move of F-16's and Begich’s strategy for holding up promotions until he gets information. They also discuss the sale of the pirate ship Bangun Perkasa and the recently passed transportation bill.

Check out KTVA.com every Wednesday for the Alaska’s View from the Hill.
 

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Robo said on Friday, Jun 15 at 4:29 PM

No thanks...have better things to do than waste time watching a politician blow smoke...I'm still waiting for him to open ANWR as he promised during his campaign...crikets...

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