Murkowski plans to lead Senate Republicans on spending panel
The Alaska Republican could elevate energy and environment measures as a leader on the powerful committee.
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by Politico ·
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Murkowski plans to lead Senate Republicans on spending panel
The Alaska Republican could elevate energy and environment measures as a leader on the powerful committee.
Murkowski plans to seek top GOP spot on Senate Appropriations Committee
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) plans to lead Republicans on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. Murkowski will seek the ranking member position on Appropriations, her office confirmed to The Hill, after current Chair Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) lost her reelection bid last week. Murkowski, a moderate…
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: Politico and The Hill. Politico published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Hill, 3 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Senate Appropriations Committee, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and GOP.
