You have done something from the top down with no consultation, no understanding, and no science.
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.
Well, those restrictions were put in in 2000, and the pups are increasing significantly, yet you shut that area down. What grounds? Where is the science behind that?
I have been in this business 40 years, and I have negotiated with NMFS and NOAA and they seem to ignore the paying customers.
the Agency cannot say with any certainty what is causing the population decline, but fishermen and again paying the price.
I believe that H.R. 2938 is ill-advised, and I hope that the Subcommittee will not recommend that this legislation become law.
The United States has broken its promises to Indian tribes since our country's infancy.
Now, if this new land is purchased for a gambling casino, the Governor is cut out and the Legislature is cut out?
So before we are too cruel to her, we requested a political appointee to be here, somebody that was a little higher ranked.
When the voters went to the poll and they voted on it, they thought they were buying the same car. They didn't expect to get a Mercedes when they actually bid on a Volkswagen.
The Subcommittee will come to order. The Chairman notes the presence of a quorum.
How can they get a license to gamble if the State objects to it, and the legislative body objects to it?
I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Grijalva, be allowed to participate in the hearing.
And I challenge anybody to dispute me. Go back and look up the report and the language we had when we passed IGRA.
What is wrong with this nation today? There is no king. If you read the Constitution very closely, it is the Congress that is to lead this nation, and the Congress is to make the laws of the nation, not the President and his Executive…
I believe under that compact, the Tohono Nation, and if the tribe operates four gaming facilities, then at least one of the four gaming facilities shall be at least 50 miles from the existing gaming facilities of the tribe in the Tucson…
They sort of thumb their nose at the Congress, and it just really frustrates me.
I will also ask unanimous consent that following his testimony, the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Franks, be allowed to sit with the Subcommittee and participate in the hearing.
These communities don't want hand outs, they want to develop their resources and be self-sufficient.
Make no mistake; the Secure Rural Schools Program is critical to many of my communities.
As much as I support continuation of the Rural Schools Program we must not treat this program as another entitlement.
I would be very happy if we could just allow the Kaktovik people to develop their own lands in the 1002 area.
Let us just drill the oil. Let us drill the natural gas. Let us reach those resources.





