Congressman for All Alaska Don Young issued the following statement regarding the President’s State of the Union Address: "Just like last year, the President has made a symbolic gesture in the form of a proposed spending freeze. Unfortunately, this populist approach is unrealistic and does not solve the problem. ‘Just cut spending’ is the easy answer that does nothing and seems to be the phrase th... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young is pleased to announce his Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee assignments for the 112th Congress. Rep. Young will sit on: The Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs -- Chairman The Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Affairs “I am very pleased with my Subcommittee a... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young is pleased to announce his Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee assignments for the 112th Congress. Rep. Young will sit on: The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment “I am excited to be back on these subcommittees,” said Rep. Young. “Ea... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this afternoon in favor of H.R. 2, the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act. H.R. 2 is a straight repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and all health care and tax provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. “At about 2000 pages long, the health care law is the single worst piece of legislation I ha... Read more »
The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants and contracts awarded to communities in the State of Alaska: US Department of Housing and Urban Development $450,000 community development block grant to Klawock Cooperative Association. The primary purpose of this grant program is the development of viable Native American communities, including decent housing, a suita... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young responded strongly today to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revocation of Mingo Logan Spruce No. 1 Mine’s 404 permit. This permit, issued under the Clean Water Act by the Corps of Engineers, was awarded in 2007 following an extensive ten year review. “For the second time in one month, the Administration has waited until Congress is not in session before ma... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young has once again been selected to represent Region One on the Republican Policy Committee, representing Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Congressman Young was also the Region One Representative for the 111th Congress. The Committee serves as the principal forum for the consideration of forward-looking legislative initiatives and as ... Read more »
CQ WEEKLY – VANTAGE POINT Jan. 10, 2011 – Page 90 Don Young Gets His Groove Back By Margaret Kriz Hobson, CQ Staff Alaska Republican Don Young , who lowered his profile during the 111th Congress amid questions about a Justice Department ethics probe, is making a comeback this year. Young, 77, will chair the newly revived House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, whi... Read more »
Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced two bills aimed at curbing the overregulation of the American people. Both H.R. 213, the Regulation Audit Revive Economy Act of 2011 (RARE Act of 2011), and H.R. 214, the Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Creation and Sunset and Review Act of 2011, intend to not only review existing regulations but limit future ones as well. “Quite often conte... Read more »
Indian Country Today GOP House creates new Indian subcommittee By Rob Capriccioso, Today staff January 7, 2011 With Republican U.S. House of Representatives settling in to their leadership, Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, has been chosen to chair a newly formed subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs. Washington state Rep. Doc Hastings, the new chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee,... Read more »
