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Previous  Next Alaska Delegation Introduces Denali Commission Reauthorization Bill Sep 21, 2012 - Legislation to reauthorize the Denali Commission, which for nearly a generation has worked to improve living conditions and quality of life in rural Alaska, was introduced today by Alaska’s congressional delegation. Senators Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski filed legislation in the Senate while Congre... More Rep. Young Votes to Rein in Job-Killing Regulations Sep 21, 2012 - The House of Representative today passed H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 – which contains language similar to Alaskan Congressman Don Young’s bill, H.R. 517. The Stop the War on Coal Act, reins in many of the job-killing regulations President Obama has enacted during his first term t... More Rep. Young Votes to Protect Veterans' Honors Sep 13, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 1775, the Stolen Valor Act of 2012 – a bill he co-sponsored. This legislation is crucially important to protecting the honor of award-winning servicemen and women, such as Medal of Honor recipients. The Stolen Valor Act will penalize individ... More Rep. Young Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary Sep 11, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in remembrance of the attacks 11 years ago today: “Today is a day not only to remember the lives lost 11 years ago, but also a day to thank our first responders – including the brave police officers and firefighters who risked thei... More Rep. Young to EPA: “Listen to Alaskans, not outside interests” Aug 11, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young today challenged Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Administrator Dennis McLerran’s claim that the federal agency had received “well over 90 percent” support for the agency’s Draft Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment. “Once again the EPA is not listening to A... More Rep. Young Visits 168th Refueling Wing at Eielson AFB Aug 7, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young during a visit yesterday with the 168th Refueling Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, met with Major General Thomas Katkus, Adjunct General of Alaska and Colonel Timothy O'Brien, Wing Commander of the 168th Air Refueling Wing. The focus of the meeting was to discuss Eielson... More Rep. Young Leads the Ocean Debris Cleanup Fight Aug 2, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young spoke on the House floor last night in support of H.R. 1171, the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012 – a bipartisan bill that ultimately passed the House by voice vote. This important piece of legislation will appropriate $4.9 million annually to the National Oceanic ... More Rep. Young Votes to Extend Bush Tax Cuts Aug 1, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 8, the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 – a bill that would, among other things, provide a one year extension of all current individual tax rates, otherwise known as the “Bush-Era Tax Cuts.” This bill passed the House by ... More Rep. Young Celebrates the Life of Mary Louise Rasmuson Jul 31, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today celebrating the life of Mary Louise Rasmuson, who passed away this week: “Like all Alaskans, I was saddened to learn of Mary Louise’s passing today. In every sense of the word, Mary Louise Rasmuson was a fine Alaskan who worked to ... More Rep. Young Honors Ted Stevens Jul 27, 2012 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today marking Ted Stevens Day – the fourth Saturday in July: “Ted was a dear friend of mine and I join with all Alaskans as we celebrate his life and the work he did for the state he loved. I had the honor of serving with Ted for decades... More Previous  Next