text: Wow Jack, it's my opinion that you need to base your questionable assumptions on facts rather than untrue statements.  Currently, Alaska's primary imputus for the Transportation budget is primary dependent on Federal dollars.  Yes, that means roads, airports and bridges.  Second, without Ted Stevens bringing home the bacon for so many years from the federal coffers, no infrastructure in Alaska would exist, especially the Joint Federal-State Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS).  Revenue from the State-Federal TAPS the backbone of what the State of Alaskas Budget provides in SHARING a very small financial piece of services to Alaska, including public safety and law enforcement.  Third, 90% of the State of Alaskas revenue is wholly dependent on natural resources from Rural areas.   Much more can be done in Alaska with respect given to all governing authorities for all Peoples.  Tribes and the State can coexist and benefit the future of all People without the 'sky is falling' attitude.