2011 Appropriations Request Form

I look forward to working with Alaska communities to do my best to secure funding for vital projects, especially those addressing life-health-safety concerns and creating jobs for Alaskans.

Please click on the link below to access the appropriations form for FY2011. The form must be submitted by 5pm AST on Friday, February 19, 2010.

Join Sen. Begich for Coffee in DC!

Resuming his weekly Constituent Coffees, Sen. Begich would like to invite all Alaskans visiting Washington D.C. to join him for coffee and snacks.

What: Coffee with Senator Mark Begich
When: Thursday, February 11, 2010
           8:30 - 9:30 a.m. (EST)
Where: Dirksen Senate Office Building: Room G-11
Who: Alaskans in Washington D.C. & Sen. Begich

Health Care Reform: Bill Text & Summaries

With the final amendment added to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act the legislation has been estimated by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office to cut the budget deficit by $132 billion over ten years. In the second decade of implementation, the bill will reduce the deficit by $1.3 trillion.

Click below to read the full text of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Manager's Amendment.

Stay Informed about the H1N1 Virus

With Flu Season upon us, Flu.Gov has been created to provide information on H1N1 and the seasonal flu.

The website can be used to get information on avoiding the flu, finding locations providing flu shots and staying informed through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Call Senator Begich Toll Free!

(877) 501 - 6275: Toll Free for Alaskans

Senator Begich welcomes your input and inquires on issues and legislation. Alaskans with a (907) area code can now call Senator Begich's state headquarters in Anchorage toll free, (877) 501 - 6275.

Service Members Eligible for Stop Loss Pay

DOD will provide pay to service members who had their enlistment extended or retirement suspended due to Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009. Soldiers are eligible to receive payments for each month they were retained on active duty.

Those eligible for the retroactive Stop Loss special payments have from now until Oct. 21, 2010 to submit their applications to their respective services.