Alaska's View From the Hill

Why hasn’t the Senate passed a budget in almost three years?

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By Sean Doogan

Story Created: Jun 28, 2012 at 4:28 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Aug 30, 2012 at 12:30 PM 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: Why hasn’t the Senate passed a budget in almost three years? Begich said the budget process is broken, but why? Plus, the Air Force has agreed to put a six-month moratorium on plans to move planes and personnel from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Here what he has to say about it. And the Pirate Ship Disposal Act – allowing the coast guard to sink ships caught illegally fishing in U.S. waters. They also discuss the Marine Conservation Act – putting one set of rules into place for ship wastewater discharge.

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

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