Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

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Obama proposes big new tax on oil
Liz Ruskin, APRN-Washington, DCPresident Obama wants to impose a $10-per-barrel tax on crude oil. The White House says the tax is included in the budget the president will propose next week.
Fate of Medicaid expansion hangs on interpretation of one word
Annie Feidt, APRN-AnchorageThe Legislative Council’s case against Medicaid expansion hangs on the interpretation of the word requires in Alaska statute. That’s a point all parties agree