Sen. Kim Elton, who has represented Juneau in the Senate, House and Assembly for nearly two decades, has accepted a position in the administration of President Barack Obama. The 60-year-old legislator will now be dealing with Alaska issues in the Department of Interior.

...administration. Elton will now be dealing with Alaska issues while based in Washington, D.C. as Director of Alaska Affairs for Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Department of Interior. Gov. Sarah Palin will make the appointment within 30 days...

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