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       <title>Majority of Alaskans Support School Choice Amendment</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/032713_Dunleavy_House_Poll.pdf</link>
	   <description>New statewide poll shows Alaskans prefer options in education</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:20:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Sen. Egan's Legislative Corner</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/egan/newsetters/032713_legislative_corner.htm</link>
	   <description>Oil Tax Bill • AMHS 50th Anniversary Documentary • PFD Application Deadline Sunday 3/31</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:05:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Charlie Huggins - March Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/huggins/newsetters/032613_huggins_news.htm</link>
	   <description>THREE MORE WEEKS TO GO! • BUDGET VIDEO • CONSTITUENT VISITS • ANNUAL HUGGINS MUG</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:05:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>New Report Outlines Status of Women in Alaska</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/032613_McGuire_Women_Report.pdf</link>
	   <description>Research examines how Alaska’s women rank in areas such as wages and homelessness</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:54:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislative Updates from Senator Bert Stedman</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/stedman/newsletters/032513_newsletter.htm</link>
	   <description>Oil Tax Bill Passes the Senate; Energy Council Meeting in Washington DC; Update on SB 60, the Sea Otter Bill; Staff Honored for Five-Year Anniversary; Poetry Out Loud Program</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:27:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Cathy Giessel - District N Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/032513_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Arctic Policy Commission; Alaska’s Budget; Officer Thomas Madole; PFD Deadline; Pick Click Give; Iditarod Winners; Senate Resources Committee; Senate State Affairs; Federal Overreach; Burn Permits; District N Communities</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:26:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Arctic Policy Commission Holds First Official Meeting</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/032313_Arctic_Commission_Meeting.pdf</link>
	   <description>Commission members created policy teams, listened to several key speakers</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:58:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislative Update from Senator Peter Micciche</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/micciche/newsletters/032213_micciche_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Great Turnout at Town Hall Meetings in Homer and Kenai/Soldotna • Senate Passes New Oil Tax Structure • Senate Works on Operating Budget • Alaska Becomes a Purple Heart State • Fish Landing Tax • Scholarship Opportunities for High School Athletes • Scholarships Directed to South Peninsula Students</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:48:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Kevin Meyer - Legislative Update</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/meyer/newsletters/032213_meyer_update.htm</link>
	   <description>LEGISLATION ON THE MOVE; STATE BUDGET; OIL TAXES; PERSONAL LEGISLATION</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:37:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator John Coghill's March Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/coghill/newsletters/Senator_Coghill_March_Newsletter.pdf</link>
	   <description>Washington, D.C.; Chad Hutchison; Gas Trucking Overview; State's Rights </description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:33:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Donald Olson's Ulu News</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/olson/newsletters/032213_ulu_news.htm</link>
	   <description>VPSO Tragedy; Utuqqagmiut Dancers at President Obama’s Inauguration; Constituent and Community Representative Meetings; Energy Break; Iditarod; Grants Available for Imagination Library </description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:26:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Arctic Policy Commission to Meet in Juneau on Saturday</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/032113_McGuire_Herron_Arctic_Commission.pdf</link>
	   <description>Meeting will take place at Centennial Hall Convention Center from 12 to 6pm</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:55:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Cathy Giessel - District N Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/031813_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Iditarod Mushers; Alaska Sealife Center; Senate Resources Committee; Senate State Affairs; Correction; District N Communities</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:30:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Education Committee Moves Bill to Boost Alaska’s Boarding Schools</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031513_Coghill_Boarding_Schools.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Bill 47 removes sunset provisions and expands residential education programs</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>	   
	   <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2013 19:05:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Bill Adding Full-Time Investigator for AELS Board</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031513_Giessel_SB16_Passes_Senate.pdf</link>
	   <description>Legislation also modernizes laws to streamline testing for Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors</description>
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	   <pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2013 17:59:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Finance Committee Advances Oil Tax Reform</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031413_Finance_Passes_SB21.pdf</link>
	   <description>Bill creates fair tax structure to target new oil production and ensure a better future for Alaska</description>
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	   <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:13:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Dennis Egan's Legislative Corner</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/egan/newsletters/031413_legislative_corner.htm</link>
	   <description>Legislature Centennial Celebration; SLAM</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:45:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Unanimously Passes Fairbanks LNG Trucking Project</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031313_SB23_Passes_Senate.pdf</link>
	   <description>Financing package would include loans for natural gas facilities and distribution system</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:45:00 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Resolution Urging Increased Production of Rare Earth Elements in Alaska</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031313_McGuire_SJR8_Passes_Senate.pdf</link>
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	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:00:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Finance Committee Introduces Oil Tax Reform</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031213_Finance_CSSB21.pdf</link>   
       <description>Maximum base tax rate would be established at 30% while companies can collect 20% GRE for new oil</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:15:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Cathy Giessel - District N Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/031113_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Energy Council;  Senate Resources Committee; Upcoming Meetings; Senate State Affairs; 100 Year Old Legislature</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:30:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Bill Introduced to Protect the Constitutional Rights of Alaskans</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031113_Coghill_SB75.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Bill 75 protects the rights of Alaskans to own guns and not be unlawfully detained</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:23:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Meyer Introduces Bill to Help Military Widows Keep Their Homes</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031113_Meyer_Widows_Exemption.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Bill 73 gives property tax exemption to spouse of military member killed during service</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Pair of Bills to Boost Responsible Mining in Alaska</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/031113_Giessel_Mining_Bills_Pass_Senate.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:25:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>1st Airship in 90 Years Flies to Alaska This Summer</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030913_McGuire_Airships.pdf</link>
	   <description>Modern Day Airships Present a Great Opportunity for Resource Development in Alaska</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:26:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Annual DC Trip Yields Important Opportunities for Alaska</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030813_Annual_DC_Trip_Yields_Opportunities_for_Alaska.pdf</link>
	   <description>Representative Bob Herron, Representative Pete Higgins, Senator Lesil McGuire and Senator John Coghill Hand Deliver Izembek Letters to Secretary Salazar While in Washington, DC at the 2013 PNWER Arctic Caucus Roundtable </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:11:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislative Update from Senator Peter Micciche</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/micciche/newsletters/030613_micciche_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Save the Date!; Oil Production Tax Update; Reasserting Efforts to Open ANWR; Alaska Vietnam Veteransâ€™ Day Established; MTAB bill advances from Senate Transportation </description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:55:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Finance Committee Advances Fairbanks LNG Trucking Project </title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030613_SB23_Passes_Finance.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:55:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Numerous Alaska Doctors Come Out in Support of Senate Bill 49</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030513_Coghill_SB49_Doctor_Testimony.pdf</link>
	   <description>Doctors and nurses bring up definition of â€˜electiveâ€™, federal intervention and funding questions</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:42:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Peter Micciche Invites District O Constituents for Pizza and Refreshments to Discuss Key Issues on March 8th in Homer and March 9th in Soldotna </title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030413_Micciche_Soldotna_Homer_Meetings.pdf</link>
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	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:26:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Cathy Giessel - District N Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/030413_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>LNG Announcement; SJR 1; Seward Highway; 100 Year old Legislature</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:30:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislative Updates from Senator Bert Stedman</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/stedman/newsletters/030413_newsletter.htm</link>
	   <description>Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit; Sea Otter Bill Introduced; Malaspina to Sail Golden Voyage for AMHS 50th Anniversary; UAS offers Klukwan Summer Program to Study Tlingit Art </description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:52:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Committee Passes Resolution Urging Congress to Take Leadership in Arctic Policy</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030413_Giessel_SJR10_Passes_Resources.pdf</link>
	   <description>SJR10 calls for appropriate funding for vessels and facilities as well as official Alaska delegate for Arctic Council</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:30:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Egan Applauds Fast Ferry Lawsuit Settlement</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030113_Fast_Ferry_Settlement.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:32:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Alaska State Senators Respond to Federal Ruling on Polar Bears</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030113_Polar_Bears.pdf</link>
	   <description>Federal Appeals court upheld U.S. Fish and Wildlifeâ€™s decision to place polar bears on threatened species list</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:18:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Resolution Urging Congress to Open ANWR to Oil and Gas Development with Unanimous, Bi-partisan Support</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030113_Micciche_ANWR_SJR3.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:50:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislature Passes Bill Allowing More Stability for Electric and Telephone Cooperatives</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030113_Dyson_SB14_Electric_Telephone.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Bill 14 increases flexibility while creating continuity and saving money</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:02:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Bill Encouraging Small and Medium Business Growth</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/030113_Giessel_Corporate_Taxes_Passes_Senate.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Bill 7 updates outdated corporate tax code</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Ceremony Honoring Alaska’s Women Veterans at State Capitol</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022813_Womens_Veterans_Ceremony.pdf</link>
	   <description>New fund created to benefit programs and services for Alaska’s women veterans </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:14:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Sen. Egan's Legislative Corner</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/egan/newsletters/022813_legislative_corner.htm</link>
	   <description>State Parks Progress; New Ferry Design Concept; AMHS 50th Anniversary Event: MV Malaspina’s Golden Voyage </description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Bill Streamlining Procurement Process</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022813_Fairclough_SB12_Passes_Senate.pdf</link>
	   <description>SB12 encourages more competition and allows state to achieve efficiencies</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:57:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Committee Passes Revised Oil Tax Plan After Careful Consideration</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_SB21_Passes_Resources.pdf</link>
	   <description>Revision to Senate Bill 21 creates fair, balanced and simple approach to oil & gas taxes</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:20:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Centennial Commission Releases Schedule of Events for Commemorative Program</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_Stevens_Centennial_Final.pdf</link>
	   <description>Three-day program will include presentations, slideshows and reenactments from Territorial Legislature</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:02:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_Stevens_Centennial_Final.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Legislators to Focus on Critical Alaskan Issues at Energy Council</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_Energy_Council.pdf</link>
	   <description>Four-day meeting serves as vital mission for developing Alaska’s energy resources</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:51:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_Energy_Council.pdf</guid>
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       <title>District “L” Constituent Meet & Greet This Weekend in Anchorage</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_Meyer_Constituent_Meeting.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senator Meyer, Representative Millett to host meeting at Little Italy Restaurant</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:00:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022713_Meyer_Constituent_Meeting.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Joint Veterans Caucus and Rasmuson Foundation Team Up To Honor Alaska’s Women Veterans</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022613_Womens_Veterans.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2013 18:20:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022613_Womens_Veterans.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Legislators Help Raise Money for Special Reunions for Returning Soldiers and their Children</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022613_673rd_Fundraiser.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:47:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Cathy Giessel - District N Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/022513_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Senate Resources; My Bill Hearings; Seward Highway; Open House</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/022513_giessel_news.htm</guid>
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       <title>Senate Passes Bill Extending Statewide Suicide Prevention Council</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022513_Fairclough_Suicide_Prevention_Council.pdf</link>
	   <description>Council promotes awareness, enhances prevention efforts, creates plan of action, and achieves partnerships</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:37:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022513_Fairclough_Suicide_Prevention_Council.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Capitol Report from Senator Gary Stevens</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/stevens/newsletters/022513_capitol_report.htm</link>
	   <description>School Choice and Vouchers; Personal Legislation Update; Tracking the Legislature</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/stevens/newsletters/022513_capitol_report.htm</guid>
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       <title>Senators Fight for Gun Rights During ‘Day of Resistance’ Rally</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022313_McGuire_Gun_Rights.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:30:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022313_McGuire_Gun_Rights.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Committee Passes Bill to Boost Small & Medium Businesses</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022313_Giessel_Corporate_Taxes.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Bill 7 provides encourages business growth by updating outdated tax code</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:05:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022313_Giessel_Corporate_Taxes.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Legislative Update from Senator Peter Micciche</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/micciche/newsletters/022213_micciche_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Continued Protections for Kachemak Bay and Alaskan Waters; Senate Resources Begins Work on SB 21 Oil Tax Bill; Lower Kenai State Parks Improvements; Other Committee Activities</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/micciche/newsletters/022213_micciche_news.htm</guid>
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       <title>Senate Resources Committee Introduces Changes to Oil Tax Bill</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022213_SB21_Changes.pdf</link>
	   <description>Committee Substitute for SB21 retains requirements for production without tax reduction</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:40:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022213_SB21_Changes.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Senator John Coghill's February Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/coghill/newsletters/Senator_Coghill_February_Newsletter.pdf</link>
	   <description>Constituent Meeting; Meet Our Intern; Get Involved; Legislative Priorities</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/coghill/newsletters/Senator_Coghill_February_Newsletter.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Interior Senators Applaud U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s Focus on Critical Issues</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022113_Interior_Delegation_Murkowski.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Passes Intellectual Disabilities Bill</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022113_HB88_Passes_Senate.pdf</link>
	   <description>Bill removes terms such as “mental retardation” from state statutes and policies</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:20:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator McGuire Releases Documents on House Bill 80</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/022013_McGuire_House_Bill_80.pdf</link>
	   <description>Documents show voters were misled on cruise ship citizens’ initiative in 2006</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:59:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Charlie Huggins - E-Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/huggins/newsetters/022013_huggins_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Hello from the Capital City on the 37th Legislative Day; Senate Priorities</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:27:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Clarifies Committee Referral Process for SJR9</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021913_Coghill_Stevens_SJR_9.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:21:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Majority Sends Well Wishes to Former Senator Albert Kookesh</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021613_Kookesh_Well_Wishes.pdf</link>
	   <description>Former Angoon Senator Recovering After Heart Attack</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Majority Sends Well Wishes to Former Senator Albert Kookesh</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021613_Kookesh_Well_Wishes.pdf</link>
	   <description>Former Angoon Senator Recovering After Heart Attack</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Majority Sends Well Wishes to Former Senator Albert Kookesh</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021613_Kookesh_Well_Wishes.pdf</link>
	   <description>Former Angoon Senator Recovering After Heart Attack</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Cathy Giessel - District N Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/021813_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>My Sponsored Bills Hearing Dates; SB 21 Oil and Gas Production Tax; Senate Resources; State Affairs</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Kevin Meyer - Legislative Update</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/meyer/newsletters/021813_meyer_update.htm</link>
	   <description>Annual Survey; Senate Finance Committee; State Budget; Oil Taxes</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Fairbanks Senators Agree Gas Pipeline Concept Selection Good Step Forward</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021513_Alignment_Announcement.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislative Update from Senator Peter Micciche</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/micciche/newsletters/021513_micciche_news.htm</link>
	   <description>Meet My Staff; Update on TAPS Actions on Oil Tax Legislation; In-State Energy Committee Works to Identify Projects to Reduce Energy Costs</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/micciche/newsletters/021513_micciche_news.htm</guid>
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       <title>Senator Dunleavy Introduces Constitutional Amendment</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021513_Dunleavy_SJR9.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021513_Dunleavy_SJR9.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Senator Coghill Clarifies Bill Defining ‘Medically Necessary Abortion’</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021513_Coghill_Medically_Necessary_SS.pdf</link>
	   <description>Sponsor Substitute for Senate Bill 49 puts legislation in line with Hyde Amendment</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021513_Coghill_Medically_Necessary_SS.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Sen. Egan's Legislative Corner</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/egan/newsletters/021513_legislative_corner.htm</link>
	   <description>Cruise discharge bill; Port lecturers' settlement</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Bishop Resolution Urges Governor to Set Up Food Working Group</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021413_Bishop_SCR1_Food_Working_Group.pdf</link>
	   <description> </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021413_Bishop_SCR1_Food_Working_Group.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Joint Committees Hear Testimony on School Choice</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021313_School_Choice.pdf</link>
	   <description>Experts explored constitutionality, experience, costs and common myths of school voucher programs</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
	   <guid>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021313_School_Choice.pdf</guid>
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       <title>Senator Huggins to Co-Host Town Hall Meetings</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/021313_Huggins_Town_Hall_Meetings.pdf</link>
	   <description>Meetings will take place in Wasilla on February 16th and 23rd</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Legislative Updates from Senator Bert Stedman</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/stedman/newsletters/021313_newsletter.htm</link>
	   <description>Energy Council Meetings in Western Canada; Herb Didrickson, Hall of Fame, Class of 2013; In Memory of Clarence Jackson; Elizabeth Peratrovich Day; Women of Distinction Honorees</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senator Anna Fairclough - Juneau Update</title>
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	   <description>Here to Serve; Oil and Gas Legislation; Personal Legislation; Committee Assignments</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Click Bishop - Senate District C Newsletter</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/bishop/newsletters/021113_bishop_newsletter.htm</link>
	   <description>First Impressions; In-State Energy; Eielson AFB Scoping Hearings; Glennallen’s Bike Path</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/giessel/newsletters/021113_giessel_news.htm</link>
	   <description>SB 21 Oil and Gas Production Tax; PNWER; Senate Resources; Town Hall Meetings</description>
	   <category>Newsletter</category>
	   <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Mat-Su Delegation Welcomes Appointment of Morisky to Board of Fisheries</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/020713_Fisheries.pdf</link>
	   <description>Mat-Su Valley delegation teams up with Interior to develop fishing resources</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>TAPS Committee Moves Senate Bill 21 with Letter of Intent Attached</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/020713_TAPS_SB21_Recommendations.pdf</link>
	   <description>Letter outlines key findings and recommendations of Committee </description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>Senate Welcomes Former Alberta Energy Minister for Special Presentation</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/020613_PR_Knight_Visit.pdf</link>
	   <description>Senate Resources Committee presentation focused on experiences with declining oil revenue</description>
	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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       <title>New Bills Introduced to Cut Fees on Electric & Natural Gas Vehicles</title>
       <link>http://www.alaskasenate.org/Docs/pressreleases/020613_McGuire_Millett_Nat_Gas_Cars.pdf</link>
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	   <category>Press Release</category>
	   <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:35:10 AKST</pubDate>
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