Mar 12, 2013
My personal opinion is we need to defund NOAA. We need to take the money away from them.
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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Mar 12, 2013
I would like to specifically acknowledge the work of one of the Committee members in this regard.
Mar 11, 2013
On behalf of the 2 million members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and our Auxiliaries we are pleased to offer our strong support for H.R. 588, the 'Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgement Act of 2013.'
Sep 13, 2012
The inoperability and total corruption of the Interior Department over the years cost the tribes a great deal of money.
Sep 13, 2012
I am very frustrated with the 'forked tongue' approach, with the concept that we can have a settlement and a possibility--now we send out a notice saying that 55 are not going to be taxed but those that have trust funds are going to be…
Sep 13, 2012
I can assure you, Ms. Jacobs--and with all due respect, it is not you personally. I would suggest respectfully you go back and make it clear that the revenues from the trust funds, from resources are nontaxable so they understand it, so…
Sep 13, 2012
The tribes worked all these years under the understanding that they would have a trust and when they distributed primarily interest from the capital of the trust to their members it would be nontaxable income.
Sep 13, 2012
If the IRS doesn't change its attitude--and I hate to ask this because it makes some lawyer some money--are you prepared to litigate?
Sep 13, 2012
In the Yakama Nation's opinion, IRS has not lived up to the proper Executive Order of consultation with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation.
Sep 13, 2012
In your opinion, has the IRS lived up to the President's directive to implement Executive Order 13175 regarding the Federal agency's consultation with Indian tribes?
Sep 13, 2012
And this is one of the poor things about this body right now. We do have to go vote.
Sep 13, 2012
Today the Subcommittee will review the Federal government's controversial tax treatment of non-gaming per capita payments distributed by Indian tribes to their enrolled members.
Sep 13, 2012
I maintain that none of the funds I have described should be taxable, but the IRS must explain why it thinks certain trust payments are taxable while the private ones are not.
Sep 13, 2012
It would be a grave injustice to tax revenues originating from lands held for the exclusive use and benefit of American Indians who secured their property at great cost.
Sep 12, 2012
If you don't do it, I will ask for a GAO report, just to make sure that there is some understanding.
Sep 12, 2012
That is wrong with our Government today, Mr. Chairman. We are not being run by a legislative process.
Sep 12, 2012
You have a responsibility to those you are serving, to make sure it works correctly.
Sep 12, 2012
My biggest concern, Mr. Chairman, is I have watched over the years agencies that lose contact with what they are trying to do through--I call it gobbledygook.
Jul 12, 2012
One last comment. He says there is no restriction and that we can go ahead and mine this Earth. You can't develop it. It's that simple. All exploration had to be done by helicopter. There was no access by road. To develop it, we must have…
Jul 12, 2012
I thank the gentleman. Again, this is specific for an area of rare Earth that's for the future of this Nation. This amendment should be adopted, and I urge a ``yes'' on my amendment. I reserve the balance of my time.
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