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Don Young is a Republican politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Alaska's at-large congressional district from 1973 until his passing in 2022. He was the longest-serving member of Congress in Alaska's history and was known for his strong advocacy for Alaskan interests, particularly in areas such as resource development and indigenous rights. Young was a prominent figure in various legislative efforts, including those related to transportation and infrastructure in Alaska. Throughout his tenure, he was recognized for his direct and often colorful communication style, which resonated with many constituents.
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March 5, 2024
It was sponsored by Congressman Debbie Dingell and initially by Congressman Don Young.
— Don Young
When the tribe asked Congressman Don Young to cosponsor the bill years ago, he looked me in the eye and said, so the landowners get resolved, the tribe still has to prove its case, are you sure that is what you want? I said, yes, sir, it…
When the tribe asked Congressman Don Young to cosponsor the bill years ago, he looked me in the eye and said, so the landowners get resolved, the tribe still has to prove its case, are you sure that is what you want? I said, yes, sir, it…
When the tribe asked Congressman Don Young to cosponsor the bill years ago, he looked me in the eye and said, so the landowners get resolved, the tribe still has to prove its case, are you sure that is what you want? I said, yes, sir, it…
Congress authorized the leasing and development program within the 1002 Area of ANWR not on a whim, but after decades of robust debate.
We see the Biden administration utilizing every bureaucratic device at its disposal in its quixotic quest to forestall natural resource development across Alaska.
I come before you today to plead on behalf of all Alaskans for relief from the inimical policies imposed by the current Administration.
We have learned firsthand that resource development and protection of the environment are not mutually exclusive goals.
We should celebrate when these species get to the numbers that we need, so we can have Minnesota manage these wolves.
The Endangered Species Act, we should celebrate when these species get to the numbers that we need, so we can have Minnesota manage these wolves.
We therefore firmly believe that a 45-day comment period will allow all stakeholders and the general public more than enough time to review the SEIS and provide meaningful comment.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss Willow with you at any time, and further to facilitate your meeting with the groups above to hear from them directly.
Although I have long supported the goal of fighting IUU fishing in foreign fisheries and leveling the playing field for U.S. seafood producers, SIMP is not up to the task. This program should be reformed, not expanded.
Let them have the opportunity for jobs and the opportunity to present their point of view.
With all due respects, in Alaska, the Park Service does not have a good reputation with Alaska Native tribes.
Willow should get fair consideration on its merits under the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable law.
I firmly oppose his request that you 'suspend' or 'freeze' the Willow permitting process.
Thanks to Representative Don Young for voting yes. Sadly, the rest of you voted no.
If we are going to talk about consultation and justice, even though you may disagree with them, you have to consult with them.
There is such hypocrisy here. There is no justice in this, and I do believe you have used the money correctly.
Mr. Chairman, thank you, and I hope you understand it is awfully early in the morning for the Mayor and myself. You guys have a nice, leisure morning. We have to be up at 4 a.m. to have this hearing.
We can help address the need for emergency food bank support by providing an additional $900 million for food purchases through TEFAP.
Alaska's own Representative Don Young voted in favor of H.R. 1620's expanded jurisdictional definition.
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