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Previous  Next 111 -- Not Such A Lonely Number Nov 2, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following news that 111 new boards, bureaucracies, commissions, and programs are created in H.R. 3962, Speaker Pelosi’s government takeover of health care:  “The answer to our problems in this country is not mor... More Rep. Young Disappointed By DoD Decision On F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Oct 29, 2009  - Washington, d.c. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning following news that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will not be based at Eielson Air Force Base:  “This is extremely disappointing news,” said Rep. Young.  “With strong community support, vast air space, a ... More Rep. Young’s Statement On Unveiling Of Democrat’s Government-Run Health Care Bill Oct 29, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following the unveiling of the Democrat’s Health Care bill:  “Yet another piece of legislation from the Democrats cobbled together through secret negotiations and backroom deals, behind closed doors,” said Rep. ... More Coast Guard Authorization Passes Out Of The House; Key Provisions For Alaska Included Oct 23, 2009  - Washington, d.c. – The Coast Guard Authorization bill (H.R. 3619) has passed out of the House of Representatives.  Many provisions championed by Rep. Young including H.R. 2865, his Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment Implementation bill, have been included in the Authorization.   “This bill is incred... More Rep. Young’s Statement On The Passing Of Rep. Foster Oct 14, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today on the passing of Rep. Richard Foster:  “Alaska suffers a great loss today.  I have worked with Richard for years and have always known him to be an excellent advocate for the people he represents.  He believed ... More Rep. Young’s Statement On The Passing Of Rep. Foster Oct 14, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today on the passing of Rep. Richard Foster:  “Alaska suffers a great loss today.  I have worked with Richard for years and have always known him to be an excellent advocate for the people he represents.  He believed ... More Rep. Young Works With Democrat Leadership For Alaska’s Federal Employees Oct 8, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this afternoon in favor of H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.  This bill contained a provision championed by Rep. Young since the original legislation was introduced two years ago, to provide for retirement e... More Rep. Young Votes For Defense Authorization Oct 8, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.  The conference report for H.R. 2647 sets a comprehensive annual defense policy and authorizes budget authority for the Department of Defense (DoD) for Fiscal Y... More Rep. Young Works With Approps Ranking Member To Secure Additional Funds For RAVG Program Oct 7, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 2997, the Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 Conference Report.  The conference report includes $70 million for rural water and waste water disposal grants for Na... More Rep. Young Cosponsors, Votes For Two Bills To Aid Veterans Oct 7, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act and H.R. 1016, the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, both of which he cosponsored.  “These are very important bills for Alaska,” said Rep. Young.  “As it ... More Previous  Next