Empire editorial: Bill Allen's punishment less than he deserves Oct 31, 2009
Ted Stevens and former state Reps. Pete Kott and Vic Kohring. (Juneau Empire)
Remodeled airport concourses to reopen Oct 31, 2009
The state on Sunday is unveiling the remodeled A and B concourses at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The concourses were shut down in 2007 and have undergone a $195 million face-lift that included redoing the ticket counters and baggage-claim areas in that part of the airport, state Transportation Department officials said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Aces add veteran Boguniecki to roster Oct 30, 2009
Boguniecki fills the Aces' vacant slot for a fourth "veteran,'' which the ECHL considers any player who starts a season with 260 or more games of regular-season pro experience. Each ECHL team is permitted four veterans, and Boguniecki joins captain Scott Burt, winger Lance Galbraith and defenseman Derick Martin as Alaska's veterans. Boguniecki left his home in Cape Cod, Mass. -- he and his wife have three young children -- about 1 a.m. ADT Wednesday and arrived at his Anchorage hotel about 1:30... (Anchorage Daily News)
Native firms face changes to contracting Oct 29, 2009
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska -- has generated criticism by Lower 48 politicians and other minority business owners, who say it is unfair to taxpayers and other minorities. Undoing that provision would require Congress to amend federal law, and Sen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Businessman gets 3 years in Alaska bribery cases Oct 29, 2009
Ted Stevens, whose charges were dismissed earlier this year when the Justice Department admitted it failed to turn over favorable evidence to Stevens' defense team ... During Kott's trial, Allen testified he had hired Ted Stevens' son, Ben Stevens, after he graduated from college in 1995 and then kept him on a monthly contract. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Oil execs sentenced for Alaska bribes Oct 29, 2009
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). The charges against Stevens were dismissed earlier this year when the Justice Department admitted that it failed to turn over favorable evidence to Stevens defense team. (TheHill.com)
Allen gets 3 years in prison, $750,000 fine Oct 29, 2009
Ted Stevens, has been under investigation for years but has not been charged. He has denied wrongdoing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stevens trial witness gets three years Oct 29, 2009
ANCHORAGE - Bill Allen, a former Alaska oil executive and a key witness in the corruption trial of US Senator Ted Stevens, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in bribing Alaska lawmakers. Allen, the former chief executive officer of Veco Corp., an Alaska oilfield services company now owned by a Colorado firm, must also pay a $750,000 fine, US District Judge John Sedwick ruled yesterday in Anchorage. (Boston Globe)
Delays run out; Veco men stand for sentencing today Oct 28, 2009
Ted Stevens were charged with crimes related to their dealings with Allen. Three were convicted by juries, two pleaded guilty and one is awaiting trial. (Anchorage Daily News)
Our view: Once more, subsistence Oct 27, 2009
Ted Stevens spoke to state joint sessions and warned them that the federal government would permanently take over subsistence management on federal lands in Alaska -- more than 60 percent of our total. The feds weren't eager for the job. (Anchorage Daily News)
Unsealed documents portray seamier side of Allen Oct 27, 2009
Ted Stevens in trials, though charges against Stevens were later dismissed due to bungling by prosecutors. Evidence Allen and Smith provided was instrumental in the guilty pleas of two other legislators and the chief of staff to former Gov. Frank Murkowski, prosecutors said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Judge orders assets frozen in fraud investigation Oct 26, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Alaska's lone congressman linked to probe Oct 25, 2009
Alaska's lone congressman linked to probe. Article:Alaska's lone congressman linked to probe:/c/a/2009/10/23/MN4U1AA0D1. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Documents link Young to Alaska corruption Oct 25, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. ANCHORAGE - Documents filed in federal court directly link U.S. Rep. (Juneau Empire)
Young Faces Bribery Accusation Oct 25, 2009
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). It has been no secret that Young is under investigation. (Roll Call)
Alaska Rep. Tied to Corruption Probe Oct 25, 2009
Mark Begich, a freshman Democrat who barely defeated Stevens after a jury convicted the Republican incumbent. By Associated Press Writer Rachel D'Oro; AP Writer Larry Margasak in Washington contributed to this report. (CBS News)
Filing ties lawmaker to corruption case Oct 24, 2009
The state s only representative in the House is identified as United States Representative A in the documents filed in connection with the sentencing next week of Bill Allen, a key figure in the corruption probes of state lawmakers and former US senator Ted Stevens. The filing late Wednesday alleges Young, a 19-term Republican, illegally received gifts totaling up to nearly $200,000 over 13 years from VECO Corp., Allen s now-defunct oil field services company. (Boston Globe)
Ex-Oil Executive Ties Young to Alaska Corruption Case Oct 24, 2009
By Roll Call Staff Oct. 23, 2009, 10:37 a.m.. A former Alaska oil executive told the Justice Department that his company provided gifts and paid for fundraising events for Rep. (Roll Call)
Alaska lawmakers pitch Eielson as F-35 base Oct 24, 2009
Ted Stevens, whose seniority made him the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense panel. "It is a huge liability," Dodson said. (Anchorage Daily News)
POLICY ON SUBMISSIONS Oct 24, 2009
jeff brandal wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:26 PM:" Ted Steven, List of Alaskan accomplishments for Alaskans, (name them)Other in Alaskan history Person, group, company etc,(Name them)Thank you Senator Ted Stevens for what you have done for ALL ALASKANS Now lets help Ted ". Ruth Jordan Thoden wrote on Jul 20, 2008 7:26 AM:" Is anyone in Alaska fed up with length of presidential campaigns? Do Something about it!! Write to your representatives and complain.....Does it really take you OVER two years to... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Bribery allegations surface against Alaska Rep. Young Oct 23, 2009
Ted Stevens, is seeking a delay in his sentencing ... Ted Stevens of Alaska will step down from his role as the head of the Justice Department's public integrity section, the department confirmed Wednesday ... Ted Stevens and Young, whom the document referred to as to "United States Representative A.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Who's the Most Powerful Octogenarian in America? Oct 23, 2009
Ted Stevens made an ignominious departure from the list. The recession took its toll on our wealthiest octogenarians. (Slate)
Young stays mum on links to corruption probe Oct 23, 2009
Ted Stevens on corruption charges also related to Veco. A jury convicted Stevens but those charges were withdrawn earlier this year by the Justice Department after defense attorneys questioned the way prosecutors and the FBI handled witnesses and evidence. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lead federal attorney in Stevens case resigns post Oct 22, 2009
Ted Stevens and two former state legislators, will step down from his role as the head of the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section, the department said Wednesday. Click to enlarge. (Anchorage Daily News)
DOJ’s Top Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Steps Down Oct 22, 2009
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) last year. A federal judge in April dismissed a guilty verdict against Stevens at the request of the Justice Department, after it acknowledged that prosecutors had improperly withheld evidence from Stevens defense team. (Roll Call)
Prosecutors seek 46 months for Allen Oct 22, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 9:01 AM - 6:27 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Allen asks sentencing be postponed until February Oct 21, 2009
Ted Stevens, who was found guilty of failing to disclose tens of thousands of dollars of gifts, mainly from Allen and Veco ... "B" matched the description of former Alaska Senate President Ben Stevens, Ted Stevens' son. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Corruption Witness Seeks Sentencing Delay Oct 21, 2009
Ted Stevens, is seeking a delay in his sentencing. Bill Allen, the former chief executive of oil field services company VECO Corp., on Tuesday asked for the delay to Feb. 28. (ABC News -- Wire)
Hung Jury Could Trip Up Other Corruption Cases Oct 19, 2009
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) compounds the problem for prosecutors in public corruption cases, Brand said. There s no question that the public integrity section is under duress because of the internal issues generated by the Stevens case and the Ring mistrial and everything else that s happened, Brand said. (Roll Call)
DOJ Outlines Changes After Backlash Over Stevens Case Oct 17, 2009
"How many more Ted Stevens cases do we need?" said , who pushed to amend the rule in 2003. "The Ted Stevens case is living proof we need a rule.". (Law.com)
Key corruption figures could be sentenced soon Oct 16, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. ANCHORAGE - The deadline has passed for prosecutors to seek a new delay in the sentencing of former VECO Corp. chief executive Bill Allen, who pleaded guilty to bribing Alaska politicians and was the government's star witness in the federal corruption trial against former Sen. (Juneau Empire)
Feds work to avoid another Stevens-style fiasco Oct 16, 2009
"Justice Department leaders are pressing ahead with reforms to prevent lapses by prosecutors in sharing evidence in criminal cases, spurred by failures that led the federal government to abandon the conviction of former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. The reforms come as new allegations emerge that cast doubt on the credibility of the key witness in the Alaska political corruption scandals.". Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Young's bank not as hefty as in years past Oct 15, 2009
Ted Stevens and held at the home of former Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield. He spent $93,264 during the same period, on campaign expenses as well as the legal fees. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sentencing for key bribe witnesses may be soon Oct 14, 2009
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, Bill Allen admitted his son paid off a legislator ... Ted Stevens, has not been charged and has denied wrongdoing ... Charges against Ted Stevens were thrown out when the Justice Department admitted it failed to turn over evidence favorable to the defense prior to trial. (Anchorage Daily News)
Supreme court to hear Skilling fraud appeal Oct 14, 2009
The high court is also ready to consider tossing similar cases of two other high-profile, white-collar criminals -- Canadian publisher Conrad Black and Ted Stevens, Alaska's former fraud-tain 00004000 ted US senator ... The high court is also ready to consider tossing similar cases of two other high-profile, white-collar criminals -- Canadian publisher Conrad Black and Ted Stevens, Alaska's former fraud-tainted US senator. (New York Post -- Business)
Travel costs leave mushers on ice Oct 13, 2009
"I don't know what we'll do now," a dejected Andersen said at Ted Stevens International Airport after being flown back from the trail. "It gets harder and harder and more expensive.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Industry group hails Ted Stevens' speech Oct 4, 2009
Ted Stevens received a standing ovation at a speech to the Alaska Industry Support Alliance, one of his first public appearances since leaving Congress ... Ted Stevens received a standing ovation at a speech to the Alaska Industry Support Alliance, one of his first public appearances since leaving Congress ... Ted Stevens received a standing ovation at a speech to the Alaska Industry Support Alliance, one of his first public appearances since leaving Congress. (Juneau Empire)
Stevens still popular with oil industry Oct 3, 2009
Former senator Ted Stevens visits with Mickey Becker and Duane and Carol Heyman at the annual meeting of the Alaska Industry Support Alliance Thursday ... Ted Stevens on Thursday broke the public silence he has maintained since his election defeat in November, delivering a vintage pro-development speech to the Alaska Industry Support Alliance that steered clear of the issues that cost him his job. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bartlett was true architect of statehood Oct 2, 2009
Many Alaskans contributed to the successful statehood campaign, as historian Claus-M. Naske chronicles in a new book, "49 at Last." In addition to Egan, Rivers and Gruening, Ted Stevens worked from within the Interior Department. Robert and Evangeline Atwood organized support on the home front. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kott seeks dismissal of corruption charges Sep 26, 2009
Ted Stevens of Alaska on charges that he failed to report hundreds of thousands of dollars of gifts and benefits from Allen, once the chief executive of the oil field service company Veco Corp.. Allen, 72, was the chief witness in the Stevens case, as well as in the trials of Kott and Kohring. (Anchorage Daily News)
Former Anchorage Mayor George Sullivan dies at 87 Sep 26, 2009
"Mayor Sullivan's distinguished service and lifelong commitment to the people of Anchorage and Alaska will be remembered. U.S. Sen. Mark Begich - who stepped down as Anchorage mayor after defeating incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens in the 2008 Senate race - called Sullivan a true gentleman. "Over the years, George and I called on each other to talk about city matters or important issues facing our state and he was a frequent visitor to my City Hall office to advocate for the city's senior citizens... (Juneau Empire)
Masek sentenced to 6 months in prison Sep 25, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 7:52 AM - 7:50 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Photos: Sullivan through the years Sep 25, 2009
Ted Stevens, right, talks with former Anchorage Mayor George Sullivan, left, and mayoral candidate Dan Sullivan at a fundraiser for Dan Sullivan in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday, April 24, 2009. 1 of 16. (Anchorage Daily News)
Botelho has unfinished business Sep 20, 2009
Botelho also would like to see Juneau create more state and federal research opportunities, citing the Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute as a prime example of what the city can offer. He would like to continue working to assist the U.S. Forest Service in building a laboratory adjacent to the University of Alaska Southeast campus. (Juneau Empire)
MELTDOWN AT MASCOT Sep 19, 2009
Ted Stevens could have saved Mascot wrote on Sep 18, 2009 7:45 AM:" When we lost Ted we lost the lifeline for many non profits in Alaska. Ted was a huge supporter of MASCOT.Nothing Against Mark B but this is just one of hundreds of programs in Alaska that will have to re adjust to like w/o Uncle Ted. ". Not Surprised wrote on Sep 18, 2009 7:39 AM:" I find it rather interesting that the MASCOT Layoff article says that these drivers were laidoff, yet the Executive Director, Lou Friend says that... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Clinton, Gingrich Honor Trent Lott Sep 17, 2009
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, the longest-serving Republican senator in history found guilty of corruption by a federal court jury, only to be cleared because of prosecutorial misconduct. A row in front of Stevens sat former Sen. (Newsmax)
For Democrats, a serious problem Sep 15, 2009
If you don't think so, just look at this, from the front page of the Oct. 28, 2008, Washington Post: "Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, one of Congress's most powerful Republicans, was convicted yesterday of lying on financial-disclosure forms to conceal his receipt of about 250,000 in gifts and expensive renovations to his house ..." Stevens' conviction was later thrown out because of prosecutorial misconduct, but the message was clear: This is the kind of thing you can go to jail for. Rangel appears... (Montana Standard, MT)
Alaska Railroad plans significant layoffs Sep 12, 2009
" And the Flint Hills petroleum refinery in North Pole, the railroad's largest customer, has also continued to drop production in recent years, he wrote. Earlier this year, the refinery announced it had shut down one of three processing units at the North Pole refinery because of lower demand. It reopened in May but was again closed in Augus 00004000 t because of lack of demand, Flint Hills spokesman Jeff Cook said Friday. The refinery employs about 175 people, Cook said. The refinery provides... (Anchorage Daily News)
Halcro says he will challenge Rep. Don Young in 2010 race Sep 11, 2009
Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, was thrown out. "I won't address them at all. That's not an issue to me. That's an issue to people outside, it's an issue to the Department of Justice, if it still is," Halcro said. (Juneau Empire)
Bernie Kerik: The Trial of an American Hero Sep 9, 2009
Ted Stevens, but it isn t. ... Perhaps Ted Stevens defense lawyer, Brendan Sullivan Jr., put it best after his client was exonerated. (Newsmax)
Business people Sep 6, 2009
He attended Gonzaga University before joining the staff of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens in 1998. In 2005, he became state director. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the editor (9/6/09) Sep 6, 2009
Every day 38 FedEx flights take off and land at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, providing top-rate jobs and pumping millions of dollars into our local economy. When this bill passed the House, there was neither notice nor hearing regarding NLRA's regulation of FedEx Express. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ethics Waiver OK'd for Probe of Sen. Stevens Case Sep 5, 2009
Ethics Waiver OKor Probe of Sen. Friday, September 4, 2009. (Newsmax)
Obama gave AG ethics waiver to probe Stevens case Sep 5, 2009
Ted Stevens, the White House disclosed Friday. Holder needed a waiver from President Barack Obama's conflict-of-interest rules because his former law firm represents one of the Justice Department attorneys whose conduct in the Alaska Republican's corruption case is under review. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Medical jet blows tires, aborts takeoff Sep 5, 2009
The Lifeguard Ambulance jet was accelerating down a runway at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around noon Wednesday when some of the tires blew. Department of Transportation spokesman Roger Wetherell said the pilot aborted the takeoff, deploying a parachute to stop the jet. (Juneau Empire)
White House Discloses All Agency Waivers Sep 5, 2009
Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). Attorney General Eric Holder, Deputy Attorney General David Ogden and Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer were given waivers to be able to review the materials and be involved in the decision-making process for how the department will resolve the internal inquiry. (Roll Call)
Fed Ex is getting jobbed by UPS political maneuver in Congress Sep 4, 2009
Every day 38 FedEx flights take off and land at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, providing top-rate jobs and pumping millions of dollars into our local economy. In one month alone, FedEx Express paid more than $290,000 to the state for landing fees in Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Prosecutor in Taping Probe Pops Up in Washington Sep 1, 2009
Ted Stevens, which was dropped after conviction because prosecutors withheld key evidence from the defense. But in Shaygan's case, Holder's office has green-lighted an appeal of Gold's sanctions. (Law.com)
Judge to Decide New Trials for Ex-Alaska Lawmakers Aug 31, 2009
Ted Stevens, whose conviction for failing to disclose gifts from the contractor was thrown out because evidence was withheld. Attorneys for Kott and Kohring had sought dismissal of all charges based on the failure of prosecutors to turn over favorable evidence. (Newsmax)
Kerry Prepares to Protect Kennedy's Legacy Aug 30, 2009
"I learned that really early on when I first got to Washington and Teddy would invite me over to the house and I would go to dinner and there'd be Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch and Virginia Republican Senator John Warner, Alaska Republican Senator Ted Stevens and a couple of other guys," Kerry says. "And so hopefully people will go back to Washington with a renewed sense of focus of how we can get done what we need to get done and take the lesson of reaching across the aisle and... (Time.com)
Encroaching river set clock ticking on Newtok Aug 30, 2009
Ted Stevens -- who was empathetic to the eroding villages' plights -- warned that huge outlays of money like that just weren't realistic. He and others began pushing for gradual, piecemeal approach involving multiple layers of government and local communities. (Anchorage Daily News)
Judge to decide trials for ex-lawmakers Aug 30, 2009
Ted Stevens, whose conviction for failing to disclose gifts from the contractor was thrown out because evidence was withheld. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Drug case against businessman dropped Aug 29, 2009
Ted Stevens of Alaska. Sullivan dismissed Stevens' conviction on corruption charges after prosecutors admitted they did not turn over important witness statements that could have aided the defense. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Judge to decide what happens next with Kott and Kohring Aug 29, 2009
Ted Stevens earlier this year, and may fight efforts by the men to get new trials. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Girdwood snowboarder ready to test her rebuilt knee Aug 28, 2009
Before dawn Monday, she boarded a jet at Ted Stevens International Airport for Dallas. An 11-hour flight to Buenos Aires followed before a 2 1/2-hour hop to the Patagonia resort in Chapelco, Argentina, where the first World Cup snowboard cross races of the season begin Sept. 12. (Anchorage Daily News)
