Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today upon learning that Shell Oil’s application for the 2010 Chukchi Sea plan of exploration has been approved by Department of the Interior’s Minerals Management Service: “This is excellent and encouraging news,” said Rep. Young. “Responsible exploration and development of our resources is the key to the economic f... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants awarded to communities in the State of Alaska: National Park Service: · $75,000 to Kolmakovsky Redoubt Collection, Fairbanks to preserve the original blockhouse and stabilize the archaeological collections of the first Russian fort in the interior of Alaska. As part of the Save America’s Treasures g... Read more »
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 Time: 12:00pm Where: Sunny Point Conference Room, Best Western Landing Please contact Meredith Kenny with a... Read more »
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 21% cut in 2010 and the roughly 5% cuts in 2011, 2012, and 2013; and would avert the scheduled Medic... Read more »
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 Hawaiians. “The development of the Native business community is integral to the culture and economy of... Read more »
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. “When I learned of this news this afternoon, I was very happily surprised,” said Rep. Young. “I have... Read more »
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. “Drue’s resignation is a loss for Alaska,” said Rep. Young. “She has been a great supporter of the natural ... Read more »
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 veterans and their families are truly an incredibly special group of people; let us remember those that have... Read more »
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. Young. “Thousands and thousands of people made their voices heard this week on Capitol Hill, and they w... Read more »
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 highway system: “The road to Kensington Mine and the Knik Arm Crossing are absolutely necessary to the gro... Read more »
