Press Release Says, Congressman Young Introduces NCLB Improvements Act

Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young has introduced H.R. 4837, the No Child Left Behind Improvements Act. This bill offers improvements that address many of the unintended consequences of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) while holding states and school districts accountable. The bill contains over forty provisions, focused on five areas: assessments, measuring adequate yearly progress, sanctions, state flexibility by the U.S. Department of Education, and non-public schools.

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Rep. Young Comments On President’s Newest Health Care Plan

Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following the President’s unveiling of the latest version of the Democrats’ health care reform plan:

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Press Release Says, Rep. Young Welcomes Sgt. Josh Revak To His Staff

Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young is proud to announce the addition of Sgt. Joshua Revak to his Anchorage staff.  Josh comes to Rep. Young’s office through the U.S. House Wounded Warriors Program run through the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.  Josh just relocated to Anchorage from Minnesota with his wife and two children, and is scheduled to be with the office through February 2012.

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Congressman Young Applauds New Gun Law In U.S. National Parks

Washington, D.C. – Alaska Congressman Don Young released the following statement today applauding the enforcement of every American’s Second Amendment rights in our nation’s national parks:

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Press Release Says, Rep. Young Meets with Governor Parnell

Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young met yesterday with Governor Sean Parnell in his Washington, D.C. office where they discussed
many issues vital to Alaskans including the risk of socialized medicine, the importance of improving Alaska’s infrastructure and the need for a long-term surface transportation bill. Additionally, the Governor stressed his desire to work with other Governors in developing Alaska’s vast natural resources and bringing those resources to market.
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Statement from Rep. Young on the Passing of Jim Bowles

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today regarding the death of Jim Bowles, President of ConocoPhillips Alaska: Read the rest of this entry »