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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, but so far we have seen none of that. Written without bipartisan cooperation, the not-so-stimulating sti... Read more »

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 (ANCSA) of 1971. Sens. Murkowski and Begich introduced the companion legislation in the Senate today als... Read more »

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, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Tenakee, and Wrangell have been denied fundamental rights and compensation affor... Read more »

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 gain, said Rep. Young. “These oil leases, which follow the strictest of environmental regulations, provide... Read more »

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 PTSD continue to be the signature injury of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the incidence is ... Read more »

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 Agency and 2 years as a dual appointee with the addition of acting State Director for USDA Rural Developme... Read more »

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 have an office in every part of the State,” said Rep. Young. “This toll-free number will allow those living in an area ... Read more »

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 developing ballistic missile technology,” said Rep. Young. “They have clearly and defiantly violated the... Read more »

– 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; justice has finally been served,” said Rep. Young. “This has been a long, hard road for him and his f... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 1262, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2009. Rep. Young is also an original cosponsor of this bipartisan piece of legislation. This bill would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds and provides $18.7 billion over five years to the Clean Water State Revolvi... Read more »