Don Young, Congressman for All Alaska

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  • Rep. Young Supports Military Construction and VA Appropriations Bill Aimed At Reducing VA Backlog
    Posted in Press Releases on June 4, 2013 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Veterans

    WASHINGTON, DC – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today voted in support of H.R. 2216, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act which passed the U.S. House of Representatives 421 - 4. The bill includes $73.3 billion in discretionary funding which supports critical Department of Defense infrastructure and allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to serve the approximately 49 million veterans, family members, and survivors of deceased veterans. “The legislation passed today ... Read more

  • Rep. Young Troubled By Air Force Draft EIS Proposal for Eielson AFB
    Posted in Press Releases on May 31, 2013 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Air Force’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed movement of the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. “Over the last year and a half, I have fought alongside Governor Parnell, my Senate colleagues and local community leaders for Eielson Air Force Base. During this time, we have shown the Air Force a number of und... Read more

  • Rep. Young Testifies Before Armed Services Committee in Support of Alaska National Defense Priorities
    Posted in Press Releases on May 8, 2013 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the House Armed Services Committee begins to debate the FY2014 National Defense Authorization Act, Alaskan Congressman Don Young testified today before the Armed Services Committee, and laid out some of Alaska’s national defense priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. In his testimony, Rep. Young spoke in support of more robust Army and Air Force training in Alaska’s Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC), more manpower and aircraft for the Alaska National Guard’s 168t... Read more

  • Rep. Young Urges President Obama To Support Robust Missile Defense Programs
    Posted in Press Releases on March 7, 2013 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to North Korea’s latest threat of a preemptive nuclear attack on the United States, Alaskan Congressman Don Young today sent a letter to President Obama stressing the need for continued support of the Missile Defense Programs in the United States. “North Korea’s latest threat cannot and should not be taken for granted. Alaska is one of the most strategic places in the world, especially when it comes to protecting this country from rogue nations and their threats of... Read more

  • Rep. Young Votes to Pass Defense Authorization, Safeguards Eielson
    Posted in Press Releases on December 20, 2012 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Washington, D.C. -- Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of the Conference Report of H.R. 4310 – the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013. The bill contains several of Rep. Young’s Alaska specific amendments, including a back-door BRAC prevention measure. The legislation – which passed by a vote of 315-107, will authorize roughly $640.2 billion in National defense funding for both domestic and overseas operations, including a 1.7% pay increase for our men ... Read more

  • Rep. Young Votes to Protect Veterans' Honors
    Posted in Press Releases on September 13, 2012 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense , Veterans

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act of 2012 – a bill he co-sponsored. This legislation is crucially important to protecting the honor of award-winning servicemen and women, such as Medal of Honor recipients. The Stolen Valor Act will penalize individuals who lie about winning prestigious awards in order to receive benefits afforded to only veterans – such as veterans’ healthcare benefits, government contracts or jobs reserved for veterans. This b... Read more

  • Rep. Young Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary
    Posted in Press Releases on September 11, 2012 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in remembrance of the attacks 11 years ago today: “Today is a day not only to remember the lives lost 11 years ago, but also a day to thank our first responders – including the brave police officers and firefighters who risked their lives that day. With troops serving in harm’s way across the globe – including many Alaskans – it’s crucially important for the American people to continue to support our soldiers and their families... Read more

  • Rep. Young Visits 168th Refueling Wing at Eielson AFB
    Posted in Press Releases on August 7, 2012 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young during a visit yesterday with the 168th Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, met with Major General Thomas Katkus, Adjunct General of Alaska and Colonel Timothy O'Brien, Wing Commander of the 168th Air Refueling Wing. The focus of the meeting was to discuss Eielson Air Force Base’s future as well as the future of the Refueling Wing and how Rep. Young can help the commanders on the ground. "I had a great visit with General Katkus and Colonel O’Brien of the 168th... Read more

  • Rep. Young Comments on Air Force’s Eielson Announcement
    Posted in Press Releases on June 26, 2012 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to news that the Air Force has halted its plan to move the F-16 squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: "I welcome today's announcement by the Air Force and I am pleased they have decided to suspend their plans to move Eielson’s 18th Aggressor Squadron. As I have long maintained, the Air Force had a responsibility to present all the facts and prove to Alaskans that moving these F-16s... Read more

  • Rep. Young Votes for America’s Military and Veterans
    Posted in Press Releases on June 1, 2012 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted late last night to pass H.R. 5854, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act – a bill that funds the nation’s military infrastructure needs as well as veterans’ benefits and programs. The bill’s discretionary funding level totals $71.7 billion which is the same amount as fiscal year 2012. Specifically, this bill includes a total of $135.4 billion in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs. “This is a strong piece of legislation f... Read more

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