fisheries

I have recently covered Republican corruption in Alaska, focusing first on the VECO scandal that seems to involve a big chunk of the Republican Party in Alaska, then on Don Young, the corrupt Republican Congressman from Alaska. Don Young may be one of the most endangered Republicans in Congress today, dogged by the FBI, a Republican Primary...and Diane Benson: (video and much of the below info compiled from her website)

Diane Benson is very strong on important and progressive issues such as ending the Iraq War, veteran's benefits, developing and conserving the environment and extending quality health care and insurance to all. She is also a staunch supporter of the SCHIP program and of legislation to control the pharmaceutical industry. She would be a kick ass addition to the Democratic Congress and does not represent business as usual.

"Candidates for U.S. Congress talk fish!"
Fisheries Debate

Thursday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.
at the Kodiak High School Auditorium

Congressman Don Young, AK Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, Ethan Berkowitz, Diane Benson and Jake Metcalfe have confirmed participation in the debate!

Since 1990 ComFish has invited candidates for Alaska governor and U.S. Congress to come to Kodiak to debate a single topic: the seafood industry. The fisheries debates have always attracted nearly 100% participation by candidates in what has become the first official debate during an election year.

The lively, two hour event is broadcast live, statewide via the
Alaska Public Radio Network from host station KMXT/Kodiak.