Oct 27, 2015
This is the house of the people, not the house of the Administration. It is our responsibility, under the Constitution--it is very clear--that Congress makes these decisions.
Don Young
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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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Oct 27, 2015
This bill provides that the congressional determinations will be informed by the analysis of the Department of the Interior's professional experts.
Oct 27, 2015
That is not the way it should be done, and I am not going to have that type of thing happen again.
Oct 27, 2015
Congress' authority over Indian affairs is established in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution.
Oct 8, 2015
I hope it is the right color for Ranking Member Grijalva. I yield back the balance of time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 2…
Oct 8, 2015
At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Pearce).
Oct 8, 2015
I would like to mention one thing. I do have an amendment for a future day--I am speaking to the gentleman--on NEPA. We don't change the NEPA policy at all, other than the fact that only those affected can have comments on how it affects…
Sep 28, 2015
It has killed my timber industry and is trying to kill the fishing industry by federally-controlled management of fish, and I would say timber and all other resources, otherwise a socialist program.
Sep 28, 2015
If you have that many acres off limits now, are any of the monuments that they are proposing in that area?
Sep 28, 2015
Has anybody explained to me, and I have listened to one doctor there, what advantage if someone has been fishing in an area for 44 years, and then you cannot fish because you have decided that this is a pristine area.
Sep 16, 2015
I do thank the chairman and I do thank the ranking member for their kind comments. Much has been said about this fine piece of legislation. As was mentioned, it has passed the House twice. The Senate finally passed out a bill, and now we…
Aug 24, 2015
Alaska VA Healthcare System is facing serious issues as a result of poor implementation of the Choice Act.
Jul 27, 2015
I am not kidding about that. You talk to my geologists, at some time the North Pole did not have any ice.
Jul 27, 2015
We have a responsibility. Because you talk about defense, and I am all for defense.
Jul 27, 2015
We have got probably 74 ships going through the Bering Straits this year, which you did not have before.
Jul 27, 2015
I cannot blame an agency as much as I do the Congress in not recognizing the importance of the mission
Jul 27, 2015
I still think we either have to pass legislation for an independent study for leasing a management-private partnership.
Jul 27, 2015
I would like to ask unanimous consent to submit records for changes to alternative planning criteria used in Alaska.
Jul 7, 2015
I appreciate the comments from the gentlewoman. I would suggest, respectfully, we should follow the law. We have given up the responsibility in this Congress to the President--not just this President, other Presidents. It is clear in the…
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