Blog Post 2.5 "Lisa Murkowski"

1. Which two senators does the article single out as being potential obstacles to the passing of the tax bill & where are they from?
1. Senator Murkowski and Senator  Susan Collins.

2. What indications has Murkowski made about how she may vote on this tax bill?
2. She has said she disagrees with the deficit addition it would cause, as well as the loss of healthcare for 13 million Americans. 

3. What did Republicans add to the bill that would specifically encourage Murkowski to vote for the bill?
3. They added a provision allowing for oil drilling in the arctic preserve for her. 

4. Why would Murkowski be more likely to support the bill if it adds this provision?
4.  She would get more support from oil companies in her home state, and her state's economy would benefit.

5. Why does Murkowski support "Obamacare" if she is a Republican?
5. It provides healthcare for the poor, that isn't supporting the bill its supporting a better life.

6. How long has drilling in this part of Alaska been banned?
6. For the last almost 60 years. Although it is technically allowed with congressional approval within a  certain area.

7. What benefit do Alaskan citizens get each year from the resources in their state?
7. They get $2,200 a year.

8. How & why would Murkowski vote if she acts as a "delegate", a "trustee", and a "partisan"?
8. If she voted as a delegate, she would go against the bill to preserve her electorate's healthcare
    If she voted as a trustee she would vote for the bill to aid the oil companies
    If she voted as a partisan she would support the bill for the Republican party.

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