Oh, I read the article...but, if I recall, a LOT of Alaskans made a stink about this which Ms. Barrens probably noted...and used to "back up" her presentation. Truth be told, I believe a lot of the members on the Alaska Senate are in"self-preservation" mode of the highest order about now...an election year is coming, and they're trying to "kiss and make up," which I hope will NOT work. Many of them need to go, and KNOW we want them to go...