6/29/12 News - Alaska's political leadership have mixed reactions to the court ruling upholding the Affordable Health Care law, while a national tribal organization applauds the ruling; Restrictions have been lifted for Lower Kuskokwim River fishers

By Joaqlin Estus

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Anchorage, AK – Alaska's Congressional delegates have split along party lines in their reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act. Republicans Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young say the law should be repealed and replaced. Democratic Sen. Mark Begich says the law is imperfect but the status quo was unacceptable. Gov. Sean Parnell is concerned about its effects on states rights. Restrictions have been eased on the Kuskokwim River as sockeye and chum salmon return.