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Previous  Next Concurrent Receipt of Military Retirement Pay and VA Disability Compensation Dec 27, 2004 - Since our election as the majority party in the House of Representatives, Republican legislators have been working on improving military retiree benefits. Dual compensation, TRICARE For Life, REDUX reform, and various special compensation measures have been passed - all greatly contributing to the s... More "Facing Security Challenges", an op-ed piece published in the Washington Times Dec 15, 2004 - Recently, former Speakers of the House Newt Gingrich and Tom Foley called for the consolidation of oversight and legislative jurisdiction over homeland security matters into a permanent Homeland Security Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives ("Protecting the Homeland," Dec. 8). As someone ... More The ‘Balancing’ of Political Content on Armed Forces Radio. Dec 3, 2004 - The political left in this country recently began to realize that their monopolizing and politicizing of mainstream media has not completely converted everyone to their peculiar way of thinking. Instead, the effort resulted in the formation of other news and information outlets (such as cable news, ... More The Endangered Species Act Dec 3, 2004 - Since it was signed into law in 1973, almost 1,300 species have been listed as threatened or endangered. Yet not one single species has recovered as a result of the ESA alone. The ESA certainly has the best of intentions, but for the last thirty years it has failed to live up to its promise. What if... More H.R. 3378, the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (Public Law 108-266) Nov 24, 2004 - It is generally recognized that there are seven distinct species of marine turtles in the world. Six of these species are found in U. S. waters. As a result of foreign fishing practices, the destruction of nesting habitat, poaching for their eggs, meat and shells, marine debris and ocean pollution, ... More Congressman Young Announces His Alaska Earmarks in FY 05 Appropriations Bill Nov 23, 2004 - Alaska Congressman Don Young today announced that included in the Fiscal Year 05, $388 billion Omnibus Bill (H.R. 4881) that passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 20th are earmarks that will benefit the State of Alaska. "I am pleased that we were able to work out agreeable terms i... More Alternative Energy Sources and the Environment Nov 23, 2004 - The United States is struggling to produce enough energy to meet its needs. Since 1980, domestic crude oil production has dropped 17% while oil consumption has increased 14%. Imports of oil have increased from 35% of U.S. consumption during the 1973 Arab oil embargo to nearly 60% at present – and ri... More H. R. 3446, the Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act Nov 23, 2004 - I feel that the bison are an integral part of Yellowstone’s unique character, and as such deserve our respect. However, H.R. 3446, the Yellowstone Buffalo Preservation Act, would alter bison management policies that were based on a National Academy of Sciences recommendation on bison herd management... More H. R. 4057, The Samaritan Initiative Act Nov 19, 2004 - As Alaska’s representative in Congress for over 34 years, I have sponsored and cosponsored many bills and resolutions in support of affordable housing. During the 108th Congress, I co-sponsored H.R. 839, The Renewing The Dream Tax Credit Act, allowing income tax credit for the provision of homeowner... More Congressman Young Supports the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act Nov 17, 2004 - Alaska Congressman Don Young voted in support of the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act, S. 1466. This bill was sponsored by Senator Murkowski, and was passed by a unanimous voice vote in the House of Representatives today. This bill will accelerate the process of transferring lands to Alaska Na... More Previous  Next