U.S. Rep. Don Young spent about as much campaign money on lawyers helping him fend off a corruption probe as he raised for his re-election bid over the past three months.
E-mail warned of opponents' plan of attack
Alaska Congressman Don Young's staff was shaken by the 2006 defeat of California Rep. Richard Pombo, one of Young's closest Republican colleagues in the House, who was painted by his opponents as being short on ethics.
If Young needs help, he turns to lobbyists
Facing bad publicity and a dwindling campaign account, U.S. Rep. Don Young last year turned to the "AK Wolfpack," a group of more than 20 lobbyists, including former Young staffers and retired former congressmen, with close ties to the Alaska Republican.
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E-mail warned of opponents’ plan of attack
Alaska Congressman Don Young’s staff was shaken by the 2006 defeat of California Rep. Richard Pombo, one of Young’s closest Republican colleagues in the House, who was painted by his opponents as being short on ethics.
Young paid lawyer to aid campaign head
WASHINGTON -- Of the more than $1 million in legal fees spent by U.S. Rep. Don Young to defend in a federal criminal inquiry this past year, about $35,000 went toward a lawyer to represent his campaign manager in the same investigation.
Young discloses financial information
The U.S. House of Representatives released financial disclosure forms Monday for its members, including Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska.
Parnell cultivates support from right
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell is planning to run as more right-wing than Congressman Don Young on taxing and spending as he tries to persuade Alaska Republican voters to dump Young in the primary.
Could Stevens and Young be indicted so close to elections?
Campaigning under the cloud of federal investigations is tough enough, but could Sen. Ted Stevens or Rep. Don Young have the added worries of an indictment before they face the voters?
Bills mount; Young's legal fund doesn't
Rep. Don Young has reported "no activity" in the special legal fund he set up to accept donations and pay for lawyers assisting his defense in federal investigations.
Young defends road earmark for Florida
Rep. Don Young for the first time offered a public defense of a secretive transportation earmark that so angered fellow lawmakers they called on the Justice Department to investigate it.
Young tries to explain Coconut Road earmark
WASHINGTON - Rep. Don Young for the first time offered a public defense of a secretive transportation earmark that so angered fellow lawmakers that they called on the Justice Department to investigate it.
Key events in the Coconut Road earmark
Q&A: Don Young and the Coconut Road controversy
Here's what's known and what isn't about Rep. Don Young's earmark for $10 million in un-asked-for money to study a highway interchange in Florida.
Records expose Young-Abramoff ties
Rep. Don Young has said he never allowed convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff to be an influential force over him in Congress. But now, billing records from two of Abramoff's firms show more than 120 contacts with Young's personal and committee staffs over 25 months, including at least 10 with Young.
Justice asked to probe Young earmark
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday took the unusual step of asking the Justice Department to investigate Rep. Don Young's Coconut Road earmark.
Senate seeks inquiry into Young earmark
If federal investigators haven't already got the message, the U.S. Senate made it clear Wednesday: It wants an inquiry into Rep. Don Young's 2005 earmark for the Coconut Road interchange in Florida.
Young's legal fees surpass $1 million
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Don Young has spent more than $1.1 million on lawyers to fend off Justice Department investigations, according to his campaign spending report.
Investigation of road earmark sought
An Oklahoma senator plans to propose legislation next week that would force a special congressional investigation to find out who set aside $10 million in a 2005 transportation bill after it won final House and Senate passage. The money was to study a possible highway interchange in southwest Florida.
Lawyer advised Young's silence
A heavy-hitting Washington, D.C., lawyer emerged Friday to publicly defend Alaska Congressman Don Young from criticism that he's not coming clean on his legal bills.
Video: Rep. Don Young's 2/19/08 press conference (Five parts)
Defiant Young refuses to talk about legal bills
Alaska Congressman Don Young said Wednesday he's cooperating with the Justice Department but refused to give details or answer questions about his huge legal bills. "I have a right to spend my money as I wish to spend it," he said.
Video: Rep. Don Young's 2/19/08 press conference (Five parts)
Rep. Young's legal fees mount, new report shows
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Don Young's re-election campaign spent $854,035 on legal fees during 2007, according to a report filed Thursday. And Alaska's lone congressman still isn't saying what the lawyers are doing for the money.
Corruption investigation overview
Round-up of events and players involved in the FBI's investigation. Updated as information is unvield through trials and news reports.
The strength of the FBI investigations has been the hours of secretly recorded video surveillance and telephone wire taps. We have produced almost all audio and video that was submitted as evidence in the three trials to-date: Tom Anderson, Pete Kott and Vic Kohring.
FBI video: Vic Kohring surveillance
FBI video: Pete Kott surveillance
FBI Video: Tom Anderson surveillance
Former state Rep. Vic Kohring for Wasilla resigned after being indicted on charges of extortion and bribery.
Korhing convicted on 3 of 4 counts
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Korhing trial
Audio: FBI wiretaps submitted as evidence
Former Alaska House Speaker of Eagle River indicted on bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges.
Video: FBI surveillance video from Suite 604, Baranof Hotel
Audio: FBI surveillance tapes and Bill Allen testimony from Kott trial
Former state Rep. Tom Anderson was found guilty of seven felony charges of conspiracy and bribery.
Video: Surveillance tapes submitted as evidence in Anderson trial
Former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch of Juneau is charged with bribery, extortion and conspiracy.
The most senior Republican in the U.S. Senate and Alaska's most famous political figure.
Alaska's lone representative and the former chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
The former state Senate president earned $243,250 in four years as a consultant for Veco.
Oil-field service company Veco and its CEO Bill Allen are at the center of Alaska's political corruption scandals.
Audio: Kohring trial opening statements and Bill Allen testimony
Corrupt Bastards Club: From barroom joke to federal warrants
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Young's earmark helps three fishing companies
Earmarks, favors: Young used position for funds and his donors' projects
N.Y. developer dotes on politicians
Donations for Young, then an earmark
Legal spending mounts, Young campaign reports
House panel asked to take new look at Young's Florida earmark
Veco helped pay for Young's pig roasts
Florida officials reject Young's road earmark
Don Young has a picnic on the Park Strip
Protesters feast on Don Young fundraiser
Excerpts from Associated Press interview with Don Young
Young offers no apologies but warns his election challengers
Young finally pays the bill for 7 years of crab at fundraisers
Young aide's link to Abramoff sheds new light on Marianas bill
Forecast for Young, Stevens clouds up
Cuts to Native program draw Rep. Young's fury
Paper reports Young's Veco ties investigated in federal probe
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