Appropriators Approve First FY 2019 Funding Bill
(World News Science)

05.25.18 The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which provides funding for Department of Energy (DOE) programs and critical infrastructure projects administered by the Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a member of the Appropriations Committee, secured provisions to build on energy opportunities in Alaska`s Arctic, address the state`s unique needs, and improve energy efficiency, renewable energy, and emergency preparedness. The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration. `This legislation funds critical projects, which serve as a lifeline to so many of Alaska`s coastal communities, while...