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  • Alaska Dispatch News: Obama administration's controversial water regulation raises alarm among some Alaskans
    Posted in Articles on May 27, 2015 | Preview rr

    Obama administration's controversial water regulation raises alarm among some Alaskans By Erica Martinson WASHINGTON -- Alaska lawmakers and a wide swath of industry groups cried "federal overreach" Wednesday when the Obama administration released its long-awaited and controversial "Waters of the United States" rule. The Environmental Protection Agency, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, issued the rule to clarify what waters are beholden to federal oversight -- and permitting requirem... Read more

  • Alaska Journal of Commerce: Young dismisses White House Magnuson-Stevens veto threat
    Posted in Articles on May 27, 2015 | Preview rr

    Young dismisses White House Magnuson-Stevens veto threat BY DJ SUMMERS, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE President Barack Obama’s administration gave an early promise to stop Rep. Don Young’s changes to national fishing laws before the bill has even seen the light of a full House discussion. The Magnuson-Stevens Act, or MSA, governs all fisheries in the federal waters from three to 200 miles off the U.S. coast, and authorizes eight regional fishery management councils, including the North Pacific Fish... Read more

  • Alaska Delegation Welcomes News of Long Range Discrimination Radar Siting at Clear Air Force Station
    Posted in Press Releases on May 22, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Defense

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska’s Congressional Delegation today welcomed a major benchmark in Alaska’s military infrastructure presence, as the Pentagon informed them that Clear Air Force Station in Anderson has been proposed to be the future site of the Missile Defense Agency’s long range discrimination radar system (LRDR). The system – which is reported to be valued at $940 million worth of technology, hardware and on-site construction – will utilize cutting edge and proven 21st century technology ... Read more

  • Congressman Young Shares Memorial Day Message with Alaskans
    Posted in Press Releases on May 22, 2015 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared the following message with Alaskans in celebration of Memorial Day: Congressman Don Young shares a Memorial Day message with Alaskans (click here to view). Happy Memorial Day, Alaska! Memorial Day is more than picnics, fishing, and time out on the water with friends and family, it’s a time to remember our fallen heroes and those that have proudly served in the military. As you celebrate Memorial Day, it’s important to remember the man... Read more

  • Congressman Young E-Newsletter For May 22, 2015
    Posted in Press Releases on May 22, 2015 | Preview rr

    Dear Friends, As the 114th Congress moves forward, I remain committed to keeping you informed about and involved in the many decisions being made in Washington, D.C. I’m proud to provide you with a brief update on the many steps being made in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance solution-based policies that build a stronger and safer America. The House remains committed and focused on moving a legislative agenda based on empowering individuals with opportunity, restoring freedom, standin... Read more

  • East Anchorage High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition for Alaska
    Posted in Press Releases on May 21, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Education

    Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young today announced the 2015 Congressional Art Competition winner for Alaska, East Anchorage High School student Laura Horton recognized for her piece titled “Celebrating the Generations.” “Each year I am impressed by the artistic talents displayed by young Alaskan artists and this year was no exception,” said Congressman Don Young. “Laura’s unique and creative art piece will represent Alaska well in the halls of Congress. Her infusion of Alaskan herit... Read more

  • Representatives Don Young and Mike Thompson Announce Second Year of Veterans Congressional Fellowship Caucus
    Posted in Press Releases on May 21, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Veterans

    Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) have announced that the bipartisan Veterans Congressional Fellowship Caucus is now accepting applications for 2015 fellows. The mission of the Caucus is to increase the number of veterans working on Capitol Hill. To do this, veterans Young (U.S. Army 1955-1957) and Thompson (U.S. Army 1967-1973) launched the caucus fellowship program last year. “As a veteran myself, I am always looking for opportunities to support our ... Read more

  • Congressman Young Shares Thoughts on Short-Term Highway Transportation Funding
    Posted in Press Releases on May 19, 2015 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today offered the following statement after House passage of H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015, which authorizes a two-month extension of federal transportation funding. Congressman Young voted in favor of the measure which passed 387 to 35. “In our nation’s current fiscal environment, developing a fiscally sustainable multi-year transportation bill has taken significantly more time than many may have wanted. This short... Read more

  • House Passes 6 Commonsense Solutions to Support America's Veterans
    Posted in Press Releases on May 18, 2015 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today supported the passage of 6 commonsense solutions in the House of Representatives aimed at holding the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable and upholding our nation’s commitment to the men and women who so bravely served this nation. The bipartisan bills passed this evening are: H.R. 1382, Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act H.R. 1313, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Relief Act H.R. 1038, Ensuring VA Employe... Read more

  • Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Passes House, Includes Alaska Provisions Championed by Congressman Young
    Posted in Press Releases on May 18, 2015 | Preview rr

    Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives and Alaskan Congressman Don Young today passed H.R. 1987, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015, which advances a number of reforms and priorities to support the critical mission of protecting our oceans and waterways. The bipartisan legislation, which authorizes U.S. Coast Guard funding and priorities for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, unanimously passed the House this evening. “Our Coast Guard men and women, tasked with protecting our oceans, wa... Read more

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