Coast Guard Authorization Act Might Give Icebreaker Second Wind
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The potential legislation provides appropriations for the Coast Guard’s budget. Most prominently, it grants an amendment requiring a plan to extend the lifespan of Alaska’s only year-round icebreaker.
U.S. Senate Advances Arctic Efforts at Port Clarence
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On Friday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would encourage infrastructure development at Port Clarence.