Young sworn in for 22nd term in US House By Associated Press JUNEAU — U.S. Rep. Don Young has been sworn in to serve his 22nd term in Congress. Young, who is the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House, missed the start of the new Congress last Tuesday following the death of his brother. He took his oath of office on Monday and said he takes great pride in serving the people of Alaska. Young ... Read more »
Young, Credited With Effectiveness, Says Personality is Part of his M.O. By Liz Ruskin, APRN Alaska Congressman Don Young was sworn in today for his 22nd term. He’s starting the term a week later than his peers, having missed the main swearing-in last week due to the death of his brother. But he’s ready to drop a passel of bills “We will be introducing a whole bunch ‘em …. ANWR of course,” He said... Read more »
Young sworn into office, begins 22nd term in House By KTVA CBS 11 News JUNEAU – U.S. Rep. Don Young was sworn into office today, after a recent family tragedy kept him away from Washington, D.C. for the beginning of the 114th Congress. Young, Alaska’s lone representative and the longest-serving Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, was absent last week due to the death of his brother. I... Read more »
Young hires Paula Conru to be executive assistant, scheduler JUNEAU, Alaska — Paula Conru has joined U.S. Rep. Don Young's office as his executive assistant and scheduler. Conru replaces Alana Wilson, who left the office last year for another job. Young's office says Conru served as an executive assistant to former Gov. Sean Parnell and as a scheduler for Parnell's last re-election campaign. She a... Read more »
OPINION: The 5 habits of highly effective legislators By Craig Volden and Alan Wiseman As the 114th Congress convenes this week, it will confront pressing issues like immigration reform, national security, and numerous economic and social policies with long-term consequences for the country’s welfare. Making any progress on these issues will require the seemingly unthinkable: agreement between a R... Read more »
Young to take lead on Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization By DJ SUMMERS Alaska’s fishing interests will still be well represented in Washington, D.C., despite a recent shuffling of the legislative deck after former Sen. Mark Begich lost his re-election bid and his chairmanship of a key Senate subcommittee. Though Begich is gone, longtime Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young will take the lead for the reauthori... Read more »
Dear Friends, As we approach the final days of 2014 and the close of the 113th Congress, it’s important to reflect back on the year we’ve had. There’s no question that as Alaskans and Americans we’ve faced significant challenges and opportunities. I’ve heard from countless Alaskans – school teachers, business owners, fisherman and doctors – all expressing their frustration and concern for the dire... Read more »
Congress Moves to Protect Alaska Native Women By Tanya H. Lee In the final days of the 113th Congress, the House and Senate passed legislation that could begin a new era in the relationship between Alaska Native nations and the State of Alaska. “It is actually a momentous decision, potentially. It is one of the biggest things Congress has done for Alaska Natives in many years. I think it’s hard to... Read more »
OCEANS: Likely House subpanel shift leads to retirement of longtime staffer By Emily Yehle, E&E reporter A longtime fisheries and oceans staffer is retiring from the House Natural Resources Committee, due to a restructuring that will place oceans under the panel's Water and Power Subcommittee, according to an advocacy group. Saving Seafood yesterday circulated a farewell email from Dave Whaley, wh... Read more »
Congressional action paves way for downtown Anchorage development By Devin Kelly The Municipality of Anchorage is likely to gain control over several key parcels of land downtown, presumably paving the way for future development, following congressional action this week. The recent passage of the federal defense spending bill, which President Barack Obama is expected to sign, includes provisions t... Read more »
