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Previous  Next Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Clears House Oct 1, 1997 - Number of Alaska projects included Alaska Congressman Don Young voted yesterday in support of H.R. 2203, the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which contained a number of Alaska projects. Included in the bill, specifically requested by Congressman Don Young, authorized and directed the Corps of ... More Commerce, State, Justice and Judiciary Appropriations Bill Contains Alaska Projects Oct 1, 1997 - - Alaska Congressman Don Young, late last night, voted in support of the Commerce, State, Justice and Judiciary Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2267) which contains much in the form of projects for the state of Alaska. The bill provides for the following: $8 million above the Administration request for n... More Young Urges Commerce Conferees to Accept Language Regarding Ninth Circuit Split Sep 25, 1997 - - Alaska Congressman Don Young today led a group of 16 other Western Members of Congress, in urging Chairman Harold Rogers, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary Committee on Appropriations, to accept Senate language regarding the split of the Ninth Circuit Court o... More U. S. Representative Young Released from Hospital Jul 22, 1997 - - Alaska Congressman Don Young was released today from Bethesda Naval Hospital. Young will be recovering at home for two to four weeks and is expected to be back at full strength after Labor Day. Rep. Young underwent successful coronary bypass surgery last Thursday. "I would like to thank everyone ... More Congressman Don Young Recovering From Successful Coronary Bypass Surgery Jul 17, 1997 - - Alaska Congressman Don Young successfully underwent coronary bypass surgery this morning at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. After routine tests under the supervision of his personal physician, it was determined that this procedure was necessary due to the identification of several ... More U. S. House Passes Taxpayer Relief Act Jun 26, 1997 - Plan Targets Every Taxpayer At Every Stage of Life - Alaska Congressman Don Young today voted in favor of H.R. 2014 -- The Taxpayer Relief Act, the first broad-based tax relief in 16 years. The legislation provides sensible tax relief to every taxpayer at every stage of life. The bill was approved b... More FY 98 National Defesne Authorization Includes Funding for Alaska Programs Jun 25, 1997 - Bipartisan Measure Passes U.S. House -- Alaska Congressman Don Young today voted in favor of H.R. 1119 - The FY 98 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill authorizes $268.2 billion in new budget authority and $266 billion in outlays for the Department of Defense (DOD). The legislation was passe... More Young Cosponsors Veterans' Cemetary Protection Act Jun 18, 1997 - Measure creates criminal penalties for theft and willful vandalism at national cemeteries - Alaska Congressman Don Young announced today that he has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R. 1532, The Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act, a measure that would create criminal penalties for theft and vandalism at... More Congressman Don Young Cosponsors Measure to Protect the Rights of Crime Victims Jun 18, 1997 - Bill proposes amendment to the Constitution - Alaska Congressman Don Young announced today that he is a cosponsor of legislation to protect the rights of crime victims. H.J. Res. 71, a resolution introduced by House Judiciary Chairman Henry Hyde, would amend the Constitution to protect the rights of... More Young Protects America's Unity, Freedom, and Values by Protecting the American Flag Jun 12, 1997 - - Alaska Congressman Don Young proudly joined 310 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives today in passing the Flag Protection Amendment (H.J. Res.54). This amendment gives Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. "By protecting the America... More Previous  Next