Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young is proud to announce the addition of Sgt. Joshua Revak to his Anchorage staff. Josh comes to Rep. Young’s office through the U.S. House Wounded Warriors Program run through the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Josh just relocated to Anchorage from Minnesota with his wife and two children, and is scheduled to be with the office through Feb... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.R. 4576, The Arctic Deep Water Sea Port Act. This legislation would require a study and report on the feasibility and potential of establishing a deep water sea port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic United States interests within the evolving and ever more important region. This bill is companion legislation to S.2849 ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon congratulating the six Alaskans that have qualified to compete in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada: “A very heart felt congratulations to each one of you,” said Rep. Young. “You and your families have all worked incredibly hard to get to this point, dedicating a good portion of your life to ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants awarded to communities in the State of Alaska: U.S. Department of Transportation: · $367,500 to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for the purchase of transportation vehicles and equipment. · $274,000 to the Municipality of Anchorage for the purchase of a replacement bus. ·... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Alaskan Congressman Don Young issued the following statement this afternoon regarding the release of President Obama’s budget for Fiscal Year 2011: "Today President Obama made history," said Rep. Young, "but not the type of history that Americans want. At a time when Alaskans are cutting coupons and tightening their budgets, the President’s new $3.8 trillion budget imposes the l... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today after learning that the Alaska Pipeline Project filed its open season plan with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): “This filing is an important step in the process of natural gas development for Alaska, and I am pleased to see the project continuously advancing,” said Rep. Young. “Alaska need... Read more »
Washington, DC –Congressman for All Alaska Don Young issued the following statement regarding the President’s first State of the Union Address: On Spending and Cutting the Deficit: "President Obama has dictated the spending of more taxpayer dollars in his first year in office than any other President in the history of our nation, and has increased the deficit by 308 percent. Unfortunately, his pr... Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman for All Alaska Don Young issued the following statement following a Veterans’ Affairs Roundtable: “Meeting the Unique Health Care Needs of Rural Veterans.” This roundtable discussed many critically important issues that veterans in rural areas face, such as difficulties with the reimbursement process, the use of telemedicine and the need for improved outreach to better... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Commerce Secretary Gary Locke that a disaster declaration will be issued for the Yukon River Chinook salmon fishery for 2008 and 2009: “I am very pleased Secretary Locke has answered the requests of the Governor, the Congressional delegation and those of the Yukon River fishermen to declar... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following the announcement of plans by Kodiak-Kenai Cable Company to finance, design, build and operate an express undersea fiber optic cable connecting Asia and Europe routed through the Arctic. “This is incredibly exciting for the people of Alaska,” said Rep. Young. “Not only will this fiber-optic cable proje... Read more »
