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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.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A (before the short title) insert the following: limitation on use of funds Sec. __…
I appreciate the fact that Mr. Simpson just mentioned it was eliminated by the administration, and he did restore some of the money. I am just requesting that, if he gets any more money, we would look for it in the Denali Commission so…
I had a bill I have written up that is pretty good. It is called D&D bill. You deal and you are dead.
But again, I am interested because, if you look at Alaska--come to my office and look at that map--that is a hell of a coast.
For some reason, the Arctic is still not on the forefront of everybody's mind right now.
H.R. 200 introduced by Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act, would substantially improve fisheries management and help bring better balance for fisheries…
I really think we have a responsibility to generate economy in the state of Alaska.
We thank him for his continuing commitment to the people of the Arctic Slope and to passing legislation to finally permit responsible development within the Coastal Plain of ANWR.
If they think it doesn't hurt the subsistence, then that is who we should listen to.
I challenge you, Mr. Pat, on the studies you said were made, I want to see them and who wrote them.
I see more caribou now than I have ever seen. That has been a myth the whole time.
I think it is time for us to start listening to people that live there and work there.
See, Mr. Chairman, I am bringing this up, it was extortion. Extortion. The agency itself said that they had to pay a fee to get their permits.
I feel sorry for you in many ways. You have been before the Senate, I believe, before two committees.
That is not the way to operate a park or a refuge or any other area that is owned by the public.
I have great fondness for wildlife refuges and preserves, et cetera, but I do not appreciate agencies that set the policy against the law, and do not allow access.
The prior administration refused to listen to the people, especially in Alaska.
I thank my good friend from Maryland, Steny Hoyer, for the support. It is going to take a lot of effort. There is a lot of naysayers out there. But, again, I believe so strongly that we treat every American equally. This is a civil rights…
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