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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 16, 2011

You have done something from the top down with no consultation, no understanding, and no science.

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Oct 16, 2011

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?

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Oct 16, 2011

I have been in this business 40 years, and I have negotiated with NMFS and NOAA and they seem to ignore the paying customers.

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Oct 16, 2011

You get rid of that word 'available.' Best science.

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Oct 16, 2011

the Agency cannot say with any certainty what is causing the population decline, but fishermen and again paying the price.

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Oct 3, 2011

I believe that H.R. 2938 is ill-advised, and I hope that the Subcommittee will not recommend that this legislation become law.

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Oct 3, 2011

The United States has broken its promises to Indian tribes since our country's infancy.

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Oct 3, 2011

Now, if this new land is purchased for a gambling casino, the Governor is cut out and the Legislature is cut out?

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Oct 3, 2011

So before we are too cruel to her, we requested a political appointee to be here, somebody that was a little higher ranked.

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Oct 3, 2011

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.

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Oct 3, 2011

I still can't get around this idea there was a compact.

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Oct 3, 2011

The Subcommittee will come to order. The Chairman notes the presence of a quorum.

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Oct 3, 2011

How can they get a license to gamble if the State objects to it, and the legislative body objects to it?

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Oct 3, 2011

I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. Grijalva, be allowed to participate in the hearing.

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Oct 3, 2011

And I challenge anybody to dispute me. Go back and look up the report and the language we had when we passed IGRA.

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Oct 3, 2011

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…

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Oct 3, 2011

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…

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Oct 3, 2011

That was never the intent of IGRA.

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Oct 3, 2011

They sort of thumb their nose at the Congress, and it just really frustrates me.

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Oct 3, 2011

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.

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Sep 21, 2011

These communities don't want hand outs, they want to develop their resources and be self-sufficient.

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Sep 21, 2011

Make no mistake; the Secure Rural Schools Program is critical to many of my communities.

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Sep 21, 2011

As much as I support continuation of the Rural Schools Program we must not treat this program as another entitlement.

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Sep 20, 2011

I would be very happy if we could just allow the Kaktovik people to develop their own lands in the 1002 area.

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Sep 20, 2011

Let us just drill the oil. Let us drill the natural gas. Let us reach those resources.

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