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4 Killed in Fiery Crash of Air Force C-17 in Alaska

(July 29) -- Four crew members have died after their military cargo plane crashed in a fireball during a practice run in Alaska for an upcoming air show, the Air Force reported today. The C-17 Globemaster aircraft, a massive four-engine jet known as one of the most advanced cargo aircraft in the world, was assigned to the...

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In Alaska, plan to cut oil taxes hits a wall

JUNEAU, Alaska -Oil long has been king in Alaska, but the state's Republican governor is having trouble finding support for a tax break he believes is critical to ensuring it remains so.

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Parnell confirms deal on Point Thomson gas leases

JUNEAU, Alaska -Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell confirmed Friday that a settlement has been reached in the long-running dispute over leases on the Point Thomson gas fields, clearing the way for progress on a major pipeline project.

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06/01/12 Alaska editorial: Boost in funding for rural law... Source: Juneau Empire - Juneau AK The state's $200 million public safety budget for the coming fiscal year is the same as the current year's, but one program received a much-needed boost.
05/31/12 Parnell says gas is Interior Alaskaï¿½s future Source: State of Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell said the state is willing to put more money behind a liquid natural gas trucking project for Fairbanks if local utilities can come into agreement on a broad project.
05/31/12 Governor acts to create Native language council Source: Alaska Journal of Commerce - Anchorage AK Gov. Sean Parnell has signed into law a bill creating an Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council.
05/29/12 Tube, pipe makers in holding pattern for Canada, Alaska Source: American Metal Market (AMM) A series of developments in Canada and Alaska have forced steel tube and pipe interests to take a wait-and-see approach to regional energy projects, with one major initiative stumbling as another startsslowlyto get off the ground.
05/29/12 Parnell signs 3 bills impacting rural Alaska Source: Peninsula Clarion - Kenai AK Gov. Sean Parnell has signed legislation that will impact rural Alaska.

Background on Sean Parnell

Sean R. Parnell (born November 19, 1962) is the tenth and current Governor of Alaska. He was elected to a full term as Governor in November 2010. A Republican, he was first sworn in on July 26, 2009 to succeed Sarah Palin after her resignation.

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