Alaska Rep. Tied to Corruption Probe Oct 25, 2009
Court Papers Allege Don Young Illegally Received Nearly $200K in Funds From Bill Allen's VECO Corp. Over 13 Years ... Congressman Don Young, R-Alaska, greets people at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage, Oct. 22, 2009 ... Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska for the first time. (CBS News)
Young Faces Bribery Accusation Oct 25, 2009
Don Young (R-Alaska): Allen told the Justice Department in 2007 that he had provided Young with more than $100,000 worth of gifts that the Congressman never reported. It was the first official mention of Young in connection with the Alaska corruption probe that has led to indictments against several public officials, including former Sen. (Roll Call)
Documents link Young to Alaska corruption Oct 25, 2009
Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska for the first time ... Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska for the first time ... Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska for the first time. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska's lone congressman linked to probe Oct 25, 2009
Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska ... Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Ex-Oil Executive Ties Young to Alaska Corruption Case Oct 24, 2009
Don Young (R-Alaska), the first testimony directly tying Young to a long running corruption case in the state. The oil executive, Bill Allen, was a prime witness in the case against former Alaska Sen. (Roll Call)
Alaska lawmakers pitch Eielson as F-35 base Oct 24, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 9:06 AM - 6:21 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Preventing oil spills Oct 24, 2009
Don Young has inserted the two-escort rule in the Coast Guard's authorization bill, which has passed its various committees and could come up on the House floor at any time. Progress in the Senate is less clear. (Juneau Empire)
Filing ties lawmaker to corruption case Oct 24, 2009
ANCHORAGE - Documents filed in federal court directly link US Representative Don Young to a wide-ranging investigation of corruption in Alaska for the first time. The state s only representative in the House is identified as United States Representative A in the documents filed in connection with the sentencing next week of Bill Allen, a key figure in the corruption probes of state lawmakers and former US senator Ted Stevens. (Boston Globe)
Young stays mum on links to corruption probe Oct 23, 2009
Don Young on Thursday would not talk about new court filings that for the first time directly tie him to the Alaska corruption investigation through gifts and illegal campaign contributions by Bill Allen and his oil-field service company Veco Corp. "Don't bother me, don't bother me," Young said, with a wave of his hand, when asked by a reporter about the court filings as he entered the Alaska Federation of Natives convention ... Only Don Young fits that description. (Anchorage Daily News)
AFN speeches address history and change Oct 23, 2009
News arrived midday of federal money headed to Western Alaska to fix rotting village homes, and organizers held a memorial for Lu Young, the late wife of Congressman Don Young ... " Parnell supports funding 15 new positions next year if the vacancies can be filled, according to a copy of his prepared remarks. VPSOs are sometimes the only police in remote, close-knit villages, where the job often forces officers to confront family members or friends. Parnell called on rural Alaskans to help... (Anchorage Daily News)
Bribery allegations surface against Alaska Rep. Young Oct 23, 2009
Don Young refused to comment Thursday on allegations he accepted bribes from the businessman at the heart of a federal probe into corruption in Alaska politics. "Don't bother me, don't bother me," Young said Thursday morning, with a wave of his hand, when asked by a reporter about the court filings as he entered the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage, Alaska. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Prosecutors seek 46 months for Allen Oct 22, 2009
Don Young, who has been known for more than two years to be under investigation by federal authorities. In a 2007 "confession of additional criminal activity," signed a few days before he pleaded guilty, Allen spoke of 13 years worth of gift-giving by him and Smith to "United States Representative A," a thinly veiled reference to Young, as well as former Alaska U.S. Sen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Earmark Under Investigation Oct 21, 2009
CBS News Investigates. Justice Department to investigate earmark first reported on by CBS News. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Longtime legislator Foster dies at age 63 Oct 16, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, said Foster "had a passion for public service.". A committee of at least five Democrats from District 39 will meet Oct. 28 to go over applications for Foster's replacement, said Alaska Democratic Party chairwoman Patti Higgins. (Juneau Empire)
Longtime Alaska lawmaker recalled as rural advocate Oct 15, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, said Foster "had a passion for public service." A committee of at least five Democrats from District 39 will meet Oct. 28 to go over applications for Foster's replacement, said Alaska Democratic Party chairwoman Patti Higgins. People interested in the job also can apply on the Web. (Anchorage Daily News)
Our view: Safe in the Sound Oct 15, 2009
Don Young for helping persuade his colleagues to make sure all oil tankers in Prince William Sound will keep sailing with two escort tugs. Last month, thanks to Young's efforts, the House Coast Guard authorization bill included a requirement for two-tug escorts even on double-hulled tankers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Young's bank not as hefty as in years past Oct 15, 2009
Don Young is writing checks to his lawyers and continues to pay out more money from his campaign account than he's taking in. The result is a campaign war chest that's far less than he's had going into previous election campaigns. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sentencing for key bribe witnesses may be soon Oct 14, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, has also been under investigation over his connections to Veco, but has not been charged and has also denied wrongdoing. Charges against Ted Stevens were thrown out when the Justice Department admitted it failed to turn over evidence favorable to the defense prior to trial. (Anchorage Daily News)
Visqueen and tires Oct 11, 2009
Don Young and U.S. Sens. Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Prosecutors again delay Zachares' sentencing Oct 10, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 8:29 AM - 7:03 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
State could be hurt by student loan bill Oct 6, 2009
Don Young voted against the reforms. From a national perspective, the federal changes are all to the good. (Juneau Empire)
Forest Service official denies Logjam appeals Sep 26, 2009
Alaska Congressman Don Young was quick to applaud Bschor's decision in a statement. Young said the timber industry has gone from thousands of jobs to "nothing" over the past few decades. (Juneau Empire)
Our view: Next steps? Sep 22, 2009
Don Young seem most concerned about an overreaction that could lead to over-regulation ... Don Young expressed similar concerns in his brief statement. (Anchorage Daily News)
Parnell urges Salazar to open Arctic seas Sep 18, 2009
Don Young were supportive of his approach on energy issues, and agreed with him on developing the outer continental shelf. Since becoming governor almost eight weeks ago, he has met and spoken with all three, including Young, who defeated Parnell's bid for Congress during the Republican primary last year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Disney cruise ship to make stop in Juneau Sep 13, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, and Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, both issued press releases Friday praising Disney's decision to send one of its ships to Alaska for the first time. (Juneau Empire)
Halcro says he'll challenge Young in GOP House primary Sep 11, 2009
Don Young in next year's Republican primary ... "I'm running for Congress because I agree with Don Young, and he said seniority matters," Halcro said later. (Anchorage Daily News)
Halcro says he will challenge Rep. Don Young in 2010 race Sep 11, 2009
Don Young in 2010 race - Juneau Empire ... Don Young in the 2010 Republican primary ... Don Young in 2010 race 091109 STATE 1 The Associated Press ANCHORAGE - Andrew Halcro, a former state lawmaker, blogger and talk show host announced Thursday he will challenge U.S. Rep. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska delegation agrees on the goal, but not the details Sep 10, 2009
Don Young typically does not attend such speeches, including State of the Union addresses, but this week he stayed away for personal reasons. Young's wife died Aug. 2, and he remained in Fort Yukon with his family, "decompressing from the month's events," said spokeswoman Meredith Kenny. (Anchorage Daily News)
Moose with 3 calves has biologists disagreeing Sep 6, 2009
" A countering opinion was offered by Fairbanks area biologist Don Young. After looking at the same picture Boertje saw, Young said the calves could be triplets. To his eye, they are all about the same size, and they all have light brown legs, a sign they are the same age. "My take on it is that it's a cow with triplets," Young said. "It's certainly possible. " That being said, if the cow did have triplets it probably had some help in the form of someone feeding it during the winter. It's not... (Anchorage Daily News)
Landless Natives want historical homelands Sep 4, 2009
Lisa Murkowski introduced SB 784 that includes the land claims of the five Southeast Alaska Native Communities that were left out of the ANCSA. Additionally, Congressman Don Young introduced HR 2018 that similarly addresses the land claims issues. Our efforts have been opposed by hunting and fishing interest groups, like the Alaska Outdoors Council, the Alaska Professional Hunters Association, the Alaska Wilderness League, Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, among others, that have expressed... (Juneau Empire)
Sealaska shouldn't desert its friends Sep 2, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. I am writing about the Sealaska land transfer bill, which is legislation to transfer public Tongass National Forest lands, currently managed for multiple use, to the Sealaska Corp. The bill would allow Sealaska to take the lands into private management. (Juneau Empire)
My Turn: Congress should seek more balance in Alaska land bills Aug 31, 2009
Don Young introduced in April ... Don Young introduced in April ... Don Young introduced in April. (Juneau Empire)
Alaska State Legislator Announces Bid Against Don Young Aug 27, 2009
Don Young (R-Alaska) next year. I m not a partisan politician and I won t play political games, Crawford said in a statement. (Roll Call)
Crawford says he'll challenge Young Aug 27, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. ANCHORAGE - Alaska state Rep. (Juneau Empire)
Democrat Crawford says he'll challenge Young for U.S. House Aug 27, 2009
Harry Crawford will attempt next fall to do what no other Democrat has managed in 36 years of trying: defeat Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young ... "I intend to make this about what I can do, not about Don Young," he said ... "People know Don Young; they've had him for a long time.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Hundreds turn out for Lu Young memorial Aug 20, 2009
Dawn Vallely daughter of Lu and Don Young speaks at a memorial service for her mother at Anchorage Baptist Temple on Tuesday August 18, 2009. Don Young is a US representative for Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Memorial honors Lu Young Aug 16, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Find out where the fish are biting, and share your knowledge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lu Young honored at memorial Aug 16, 2009
She was 67 and had been married to Don Young for 46 years ... Don Young told one mourner he felt like he had lost his right arm. (Juneau Empire)
Support lawmakers for escort tug efforts Aug 15, 2009
Don Young has been working through Democratic connections in the U.S. House to move similar legislation there. This measure would not impose new financial burdens on industry; it would only make sure there is no relaxation of present standards and practices. (Anchorage Daily News)
Channel 1 to air Lu Young memorial Aug 15, 2009
Congressman Don Young is greeted by family Friday morning, August 14, 2009, as he arrives at the memorial service for his late wife, Lu Young, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fairbanks ... Tuesday's memorial service for Lu Young, late wife of Alaska Congressman Don Young, will be televised live statewide from the Anchorage Baptist Temple. (Anchorage Daily News)
Death row inmate dies of natural causes Aug 14, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Twitter Moves to Verify Accounts Aug 14, 2009
Congressman Don Young. Twitter has quickly become one of the most popular social networking sites in existence, its popularity exploding from 1. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
California lawmakers take aim at Alaska's aerial wolf hunts Aug 8, 2009
Don Young for his record on environmental and renewable-energy issues. Earlier this year, it launched a campaign called Eye on Palin. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Flags to be at half-staff today for Lu Young Aug 5, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, right, stands with his wife Lu Young at election central on Nov. 4, 2008, in Anchorage ... Don Young said he was heartbroken about the death of his wife of 46 years ... Don Young was working as an elementary school teacher at the village school at the time, according to his congressional biography. (Juneau Empire)
Virginia memorial set for Lu Young Saturday Aug 5, 2009
Lu Young wraps up Congressman Don Young while he is interviewed at election central on November 4, 2008 ... -- A memorial has been planned in Virginia for the wife of Alaska Congressman Don Young. (Anchorage Daily News)
Haines tribe looks to build sea port for Yukon ore Aug 4, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, on board. Recently they went to Washington, D.C., to pitch their project to Army officials at the Pentagon. (Juneau Empire)
Wife of Rep. Don Young dies in Virginia Aug 4, 2009
Don Young dies in Virginia - Juneau Empire ... Don Young dies in Virginia 080309 STATE 3 The Associated PRess ANCHORAGE - Lu Young, the wife of U.S. Rep ... Don Young dies in Virginia Al Grillo / The Associated Press File. (Juneau Empire)
Obituaries in the news Aug 3, 2009
Don Young was working as an elementary school teacher at the village school at the time. Fort Yukon has remained the couple's home base in Alaska. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Wife of Alaska congressman dies in Virginia Aug 3, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, stands with his wife Lu Young at election central in Anchorage, Alaska ... Don Young was working as an elementary school teacher at the village school at the time. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Lu Young, wife of Rep. Don Young, dies at 67 Aug 3, 2009
Don Young, R-Alaska, stands with his wife Lu and jokes with an election worker about being the only U.S. Representative in Alaska while voting early for the November general election in Anchorage Alaska, on Monday Oct. 27, 2008 ... Don Young, dies at 67 ... Don Young's wife of more than four decades, died overnight Saturday, according to his press secretary. (Anchorage Daily News)
Photos: Lu Young Aug 3, 2009
Lu Young touches the face of her husband Alaska congressman Don Young, Friday, March 14, 2008 at the Alaska Republican Party Convention in Anchorage after he was caught by surprise by Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell's announcement that he will run against the long-standing congressman in the upcoming election. 1 of 10. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obituaries inthe news Aug 3, 2009
Don Young, died Saturday night or early Sunday ... Don Young was working as an elementary school teacher at the village school at the time. (KSLA.com, LA)
Palin left us 2 legacies; what comes next? Aug 1, 2009
Don Young, well past his three score and 10, was revealed by his close survival in the Republican primary to now-Gov. Sean Parnell. (Anchorage Daily News)
Census 2010 to Launch in Alaskan Wild Aug 1, 2009
The state has one "Representative-at-Large" in the U.S. Congress, Republican Don Young. . (CBS News -- US)
Sean Parnell: Alaska's New Governor Jul 28, 2009
Made headlines with a surprise 2008 decision to oppose 18-term incumbent Don Young in the U.S. House Republican primary and lost by just 304 votes. (Parnell's father, Pat, had run and lost against Young as a Democrat in the 1980 general election. (Time.com)
Letters to the editor (7/27/09) Jul 27, 2009
I would like to remind Congressman Don Young, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska's New Governor Shares Palin's Values Jul 27, 2009
Don Young in the GOP primary as Young sat in the audience. Young's chance for a 19th term had been damaged by federal investigations into his fundraising activities, and his spending of more than a $1 million in campaign funds on legal fees. (KSBW 8, CA)
Parnell has new style but old tests Jul 26, 2009
Parnell's run for Congress last year against the colorful Alaska Republican Don Young was a contrast in styles ... "There is a general concern that he's not tough enough for a political job, a concern that Don Young's 'Captain Zero' remark captured," Doogan said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Parnell positions himself as fiscal and social conservative Jul 26, 2009
Don Young, calling for fewer earmarked congressional dollars. Young had the Alaska Right to Life endorsement in past elections, but Parnell took it from him last year. (Anchorage Daily News)
Senator delays action on Native corporation contracting Jul 24, 2009
Don Young said they helped block an amendment to a defense spending bill -- one of several failed proposals to reform Native contracts that year -- that would have forced some federal agencies to curtail their no-bid contract awards to Native corporations, tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rangel Reports Big ’09 Legal Expenses Jul 21, 2009
Don Young (R-Alaska), who faces legal scrutiny for his relationship with an oil services company and a transportation project in Florida, reported spending more than $37,000 to multiple law firms in the second quarter, as well as racking up $46,000 in debt to the D.C.-based law firm Tobin, O Connor. Young s legal defense fund, however, reported no income or expenditures in its June 30 report to the Office of the Clerk. (Roll Call)
Don't bring back fuel tax, Parnell urges legislators Jul 18, 2009
Don Young, a U.S. House Transportation Committee member who narrowly defeated Parnell in a bruising congressional Republican primary race last year. "It would hurt the delegation's effectiveness in securing federal highway money," said Young's spokeswoman, Meredith Kenny. (Anchorage Daily News)
Government rejects oil drilling deal in Alaska refuge Jul 18, 2009
Gov. Sarah Palin and Alaska's sole U.S. House member, Republican Don Young, were strong supporters of the swap. Environmentalists opposed it, saying it would set a precedent for drilling in other protected sites, particularly the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just north of Yukon Flats. (Scientific American)
Senate panel: Alaska Native firms have unfair advantage Jul 18, 2009
Don Young wasn't invited to testify at the hearing. In a statement, Young defended 8(a) contracting, saying it has allowed Alaska Natives "to begin to realize economic and social self-determination, something that has long been the goal of Federal Indian policy.". (Juneau Empire)
Report scrutinizes Alaska Native corporation contracts Jul 17, 2009
Don Young, however, was not invited to testify -- a sore point that the Republican congressman complained about in a statement issued during the hearing. Young defended 8(a) contracting, saying it has allowed Alaska Natives "to begin to realize economic and social self-determination, something that has long been the goal of Federal Indian policy.". (Anchorage Daily News)
