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Alaskan Congressman Don Young applauded the signing of Alaska House Bill 210 into law this morning. HB 210 authorizes a land exchange with the federal government for a road corridor through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to provide road access between King Cove and Cold Bay. “I have been an active supporter of this project from the beginning, and have repeatedly worked to move legislation th... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning on the plane crash in Dillingham: “My deepest sympathies and my prayers go out to all of the families of those who were killed in this plane crash. This is an absolute tragedy for Alaska and for its people. Ted was a very close, personal friend of me and my family. I used to babysit his kids, and he would babysit mine. He’... Read more »

Congressman Young's legal team has been notified that after full cooperation from the Congressman, the Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice has concluded their investigation and declined prosecution of Congressman Young. #### Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young introduced H.R. 5992 this morning which will amend the Clean Water Act to remove the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to veto an Army Corps of Engineers decision regarding 404 permits. “This legislation streamlines the permitting process by eliminating a level of the bureaucracy,” said Rep. Young. “The Corps of Engineers is a very efficient and effectiv... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young has secured $1.25 million for Alaskan projects in H.R. 5850, the Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2011. The bill also sets an obligation limit for the Highway Trust Fund of $45.2 billion for federal-aid highway programs. As a result, up to $45.2 billion could be obligated from the High... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted yes today on H.R. 5822, making appropriations for military construction, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill provides $141.1 billion in FY 2011 funding. The measure provides funding for Department of Defense activities, including $13.7 billion for military construction, $1.8 billion for family housing, and $1.3 billion in emergency funds for constru... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning following news of the Air Force C-17 cargo plane crash at Elmendorf Air Force Base: “This is a tragedy in every sense of the word. The military community is a very large part of what makes Alaska such a great state. I was incredibly saddened to learn of the crash and I extend my most heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the... Read more »

Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this morning following news that six new F-22’s will be stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base: “Today is a bittersweet day for Elmendorf Air Force Base (EAFB). The very tragic news of the C-17 crash was followed by a phone call this morning with very exciting news. I spoke with General Rand this morning (Legislative Liaison, Office of ... Read more »

The House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing this morning on multiple pieces of legislation including H.R. 3910, the Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act, cosponsored by Alaskan Congressman Don Young. Congressman Young’s remarks as prepared: “Chairwoman Bordallo, thank you for scheduling a hearing today on H.R. 3910, the Longline Catcher Processor Subsecto... Read more »

The Alaska Congressional Delegation is pleased to announce the following grants and contracts awarded to communities in the State of Alaska: U.S. Department of Education: $67,080 for SE Alaska Independent Living, under the Center for Independence Recovery Act Program, to provide financial assistance for planning, conducting, administering, and evaluating centers for independent living. U.S. Depart... Read more »