News List

  • Rep. Young and Sen. Murkowski Comment on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Ruling
    Dec 17, 2008 - Congressman Don Young and Senator Lisa Murkowski thanked the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agency this morning for their swift action in re-granting Japan Airlines landing rights at Fairbanks International Airport. Staffing shortfalls at the CBP nearly cost Fairbanks 18 direct winter fli... More
  • Rep. Young’s Statement on Position as Resources Ranking Member
    Dec 10, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon: “As the second most senior Republican in the U. S. House of Representatives, I am looking forward to the next two years as a Member of the 111th Congress. I ran for and won my 19th term as Alaska’s lone Representative th... More
  • Rep. Young’s Statement on the Conclusion of Alaska’s U.S. Senate Race
    Nov 19, 2008 - Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement this afternoon: “Senator Stevens is not only my colleague but my good friend, and it has been an honor to serve beside him, first in the State legislature, and then in the U.S. Congress. He has had an outstanding caree... More
  • Rep. Young Votes In Favor Of Alaskan Taxpayers: Votes No On Bailout
    Oct 3, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today against H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a $700 billion Wall Street bailout, the largest bailout in American history. "I understand that we have a grave economic problem right now," said Rep. Young. "But I am concerned that this bil... More
  • Rep. Young Votes Against Tax Bill
    Sep 26, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted against a Democrat tax bill, H.R. 7060, this morning that stripped language to provide a four year extension on the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act. In yet another example of House Democrats playing partisan politics with the well-being of this nation’s ... More
  • Rep. Young Garners Bi-Partisan Support for 8(a) Program
    Sep 24, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. Rep. Young has been working diligently since May 2008 to prevent language that would negatively affect Alaska Native Corporations from being added to the bill. Prior to the House’s ori... More
  • Rep. Young Votes for Continuing Resolution
    Sep 24, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this evening in favor of the Continuing Resolution (CR) Appropriations Package, which will support funding for our troops, our veterans, and protect our homeland. This package was made necessary by the Majority’s inaction on this year’s appropriations bills and t... More
  • Rep. Young Cosponsors, Votes for Bill To Give Back Second Amendment Freedoms to D.C.
    Sep 18, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this morning in favor of H.R. 6842 the National Capital Security and Safety Act. This bill passed with a bipartisan majority of 266-152. On June 26, 2008, the United States Supreme Court overturned the ban on personal use firearms in the District of Columbia and ... More
  • Rep. Young Introduces Resolution Honoring Alaskan Olympic Athletes
    Sep 18, 2008 - Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.Res.1459, a Resolution congratulating Carlos Boozer, Corey Cogdell, and Matt Emmons for their outstanding achievements in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Rep. Young submitted the following remarks for the record: "Madam Speaker, I rise today to ... More
  • Democratic “Energy” Bill A Sham . . .And Would Cost Alaska Billions In Revenues
    Sep 17, 2008 - Alaska Congressman Don Young tonight voted against the Democratic Leadership’s so-called “energy” bill because it excludes revenue sharing for Alaska and the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean states, does not include oil production in ANWR, and does not address the growing problem of frivolous lawsuits th... More