Murkowski Promotes Alaskan Gas Supplies for Japan
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) issued a press release regarding her recent conversations with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, calling Alaskan North Slope gas supplies a “perfect fit to meet Japan’s energy needs.” The press release noted that Murkowski sent a letter to President Obama last week requesting that he discuss the Alaskan gas supply issue when he meets with the Prime Minister.