News List

  • Rep. Young Comments On President Obama’s First 100 Days
    Apr 28, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon on President Obama’s first 100 days in office: “The first 100 days of this Presidency have been like nothing I’ve ever witnessed in my 36 years in Congress.  We were promised full bipartisan efforts, ... More
  • Rep. Young Introduces Sealaska Land Entitlement Bill
    Apr 23, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young introduced the Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization Act this afternoon.  This bipartisan legislation will allow the Sealaska Native Corporation to receive its remaining land conveyance under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (AN... More
  • Rep. Young Introduces Bill Providing Recognition For Southeast Villages
    Apr 22, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young introduced H.R. 2018 last night, which would provide for the recognition of certain Native communities and the settlement of certain claims under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.  “For over 25 years, the Southeast Alaska Villages of Haines... More
  • Rep. Young Disappointed By Court Decision To Stifle Alaskan Energy Development
    Apr 17, 2009  - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding the latest attack on America’s ability to be energy independent: “Yet another disappointing decision as led by the extreme environmental groups looking to exploit the Alaskan people for their own gai... More
  • Rep. Young Joins Colleagues In Seeking Additional Funding For TBI and PTSD Treatment
    Apr 6, 2009  - Alaskan Congressman Don Young, member of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, has signed on to two letters (which can be found here and here) requesting additional appropriations for programs authorized to treat Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  T... More
  • Rep. Young Announces Recent Staff Changes
    Apr 6, 2009  - Alaskan Congressman Don Young is pleased to announce recent staff changes in his Anchorage district office and his Washington, D.C. office: ANCHORAGE: Chad Padgett recently joined the office as State District Director after serving eight years as a Presidential Appointee to USDA Farm Service ... More
  • Rep. Young Announces New Toll Free Phone Number
    Apr 6, 2009  - Alaskan Congressman Don Young is pleased to announce a new toll-free phone number for his Alaskan constituents.  Any constituent in Alaska that does not have access to a local district office may call 1-866-990-5979 to receive assistance.  “While I’d like to, unfortunately I can’t hav... More
  • Rep. Young’s Statement On North Korea’s Missile Launch
    Apr 5, 2009  - Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following news of the launch of a rocket by North Korea: “Whether North Korea's intention was to test a ballistic missile or put a satellite into orbit, it has been repeatedly made clear that the North Koreans are barred from d... More
  • REP. YOUNG JOINS COLLEAGUES IN SEEKING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TBI AND PTSD TREATMENT
    Apr 3, 2009  - Alaskan Congressman Don Young, member of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, has signed on to two letters (which can be found here and here) requesting additional appropriations for programs authorized to treat Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  TBI and... More
  • A Statement From Rep. Young On Today’s Decision In The Case Against Former Senator Ted Stevens
    Apr 1, 2009  - – Alaskan Congressman Don Young issued the following statement today following news that the Department of Justice has chosen to drop charges against former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens: “Ted was not only my colleague but he is my good friend, and today is a great day for him and the state of Alaska... More