WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today voted against H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, which if enacted would make $40 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), more commonly known as food stamps. “Today I voted NO on a bill that would drastically cut funding to SNAP, a program that is critical to so many Alaskan famili... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last year, a celebrated Alaska Native artist was cited by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act after he offered for sale traditional native artwork that included certain bird feathers. The artist, who unknowingly violated the law, agreed to pay a fine to avoid possible jail time. In response to this incident, Alaskan Congressman Don... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, wrote to President Obama to express their concerns over new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants. The EPA is reportedly scheduled to release the new regulations by Friday. Such rules would disproportionately affect fossil fuel-based electricity plants... Read more »
FAIRBANKS — All three members of Alaska’s congressional delegation have lined up against U.S. military intervention in Syria and said they’ve received overwhelming constituent support for their position. Republican Rep. Don Young, who’s been Alaska’s sole representative in the House of Representatives since 1973, said constituent response to the Syria question has exceeded previous reactions to nu... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the heels of a meeting between the State of Alaska and Wal-Mart over the chain’s policy of only selling seafood that is certified as “sustainable” by the Marine Stewardship Council, Alaskan Congressman Don Young questioned fishery industry officials and scientists at a Natural Resources Committee hearing about the detrimental effects this certification process has on some dom... Read more »
Alaska seafood marketers and other state officials met a week ago with executives from Walmart corporation about its policy of not sourcing Alaska salmon because it does not have a Marine Stewardship Council endorsement. Alaska Congressman Don Young brought up certification schemes such as MSC’s, during a Natural Resources Committee hearing this week. Young questioned fishing industry officials an... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks that occurred 12 years ago today: “September 11th is a day to honor and remember. We remember those lost in the senseless terrorist attacks on our country and honor the first responders who risked their lives that day and the men and women in uniform who continue to stand guard in d... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 157, the Denali National Park Improvement Act, introduced earlier this year by Senator Lisa Murkowski and passed by the Senate in June 2013. Passing by voice vote, S. 157 now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. S.157 was introduced concurrently with Rep. Young’s H.R. 586, which passed the House Natural Resources Comm... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement tonight after President Obama’s address to the nation regarding the situation in Syria: “While my heart goes out to all the victims in Syria, I remain opposed to any U.S. military action in Syria. I have heard from Alaskans throughout the state, and they also remain overwhelmingly against intervention. “What is most ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) led enforcement action on Alaskan placer miners in the Fortymile Mining District: “I am deeply troubled by the aggressive show of force and tactics employed by the EPA and other agencies, whose agents descended on the Fortymile Mining District late last... Read more »
