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*** MEDIA ALERT ***
Nov 20, 2009
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Alaskan Congressman Don Young will hold an open forum in Ketchikan, Alaska on Monday, November 23, 2009 at noon. Rep. Young will update attendees on Congressional issues and take comments and questions from the audience.
What: Open Forum with Congressman Young
When: Monday, November 23, 2009
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Rep. Young Votes For Responsible Medicare Reimbursement Fix
Nov 19, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this afternoon in favor of the Republican alternative to H.R. 3691, the Democrat’s “Doc Fix.” The Republican alternative would provide physicians with a 2% Medicare payment rate increase in each of the next four years; would erase the scheduled...
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Rep. Young Votes In Support Of Native Business Development
Nov 19, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this afternoon in favor of H.R. 1834, the Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009, which would amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided to Indian tribe members, Alaska Natives, and Native Ha...
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Rep. Young Earns Distinction Of Most Successful Congressman According To GovTrack
Nov 17, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – According to www.govtrack.us, an independent, nonpartisan website that tracks Congress, Alaskan Congressman Don Young is the most successful Congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives having brought to the floor the greatest number of bills that were later enacted into law. ...
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Rep. Young’s Statement On The Resignation Of Drue Pearce
Nov 16, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon on the resignation of Drue Pearce as Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Project. Pearce was appointed to the position by President Bush and confirmed by the Senate in 2006.
“Dru...
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Rep. Young Commends Our Nation’s Veterans
Nov 10, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young (U.S. Army 1955-1957) released the following statement in recognition of our Nation’s veterans.
“Today we remember and celebrate those who were willing to risk everything so that we could stand here today, secure in our freedoms. Our Nation’s vete...
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Rep. Young Comments On Vote To Rescind American Freedom
Nov 7, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today, following the passage of Speaker Pelosi’s government takeover of health care:
“I am scared and disappointed by the wheeling and dealing, and political tactics that led to the passage of this bill,” said Rep. Y...
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Rep. Young Commends Alaska State Chamber on Transportation Access Positions;
Nov 6, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon in support of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce and their recognition of the need for the Knik Arm Crossing and the Glacier Highway Extension which would connect Kensington Mine to the existing highwa...
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Delegation Announces Grants and Contracts to Alaska Programs
Nov 6, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants and contracts awarded to communities in the State of Alaska:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
$1,651,481.25 to Emmonak in order to repair Em...
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As The Health Care Takeover Gets Closer To A Vote…Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Nov 6, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today, as the House gets closer and closer to a vote on Speaker Pelosi’s government takeover of health care:
“Thousands gathered on the National Mall yesterday to let their voice be heard,” said Rep. Young. “The tax...
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