"Begich's staff initially said he missed the vote because the "polar vortex" impeded his travel.
Later, they admitted he was in Hawaii for a conference and two fundraisers for his reelection in November."
"Begich's staff initially said he missed the vote because the "polar vortex" impeded his travel.
Later, they admitted he was in Hawaii for a conference and two fundraisers for his reelection in November."