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Rep. Young Votes to Pass Defense Authorization, Safeguards Eielson
Dec 20, 2012 -
Washington, D.C. -- Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of the Conference Report of H.R. 4310 – the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013. The bill contains several of Rep. Young’s Alaska specific amendments, including a back-door BRAC prevention measure. The ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Rep. Young Comments on Air Force’s Eielson Announcement
Jun 26, 2012 -
Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to news that the Air Force has halted its plan to move the F-16 squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: "I welcome today's announcement by the Air Force and I am pleased they have decide...
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Rep. Young Votes for America’s Military and Veterans
Jun 1, 2012 -
Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted late last night to pass H.R. 5854, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act – a bill that funds the nation’s military infrastructure needs as well as veterans’ benefits and programs. The bill’s discretionary funding level totals $71.7 bill...
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Rep. Young Comments on Air Force’s Eielson Report
May 31, 2012 -
Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in response to the Pacific Air Force’s Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) report on the proposed transfer of the F-16 Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson: “Since first hearing of the Ai...
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Memorial Day Message from Rep. Young
May 25, 2012 -
Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day we remember the great sacrifices made by those who valued freedom above even their own lives. Those who have given their lives, their families and the veterans of the past deserve a g...
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Rep. Young Secures Eielson Language in Defense Authorization
May 18, 2012 -
Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today in favor of H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013 (NDAA) – a bill that contains several of Rep. Young’s amendments, including one that deals with Eielson Air Force Base. Critically important to our men and women in uniform, this legi...
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Rep. Young Sides With Troops and Their Families
May 10, 2012 -
Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted today for H.R. 5652, the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, which would replace the mandatory cuts laid out in the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011, otherwise known as “sequester.” The legislation passed by the House cuts only non-defense spending a...
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