Sealaska Lands Bill Prompts Debate

Democratic Senator Mark Begich says he supports next week’s listening sessions in southeast communities to get input on the Sealaska lands bill, while Congressman Don Young says it’s time to move forward. Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski is sending two staff members to Prince of Wales Island and other communities next week to hear from locals about the controversial bill .Southeast residents ventured to the nation’s capital recently to weigh in.

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC

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