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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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