U.S. House of Representatives

Cissna reports loan to campaign against Young for US House

U.S. House candidate Sharon Cissna reports having about $1,075 on hand as she challenges Rep. Don Young. Young, who has held Alaska's lone U.S. House seat since 1973, holds a huge cash advantage.

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

5 Dems seek party nod for US House race

Five Democrats are vying for their party's nomination for U.S. House -- and the outside chance to be the first Democrat representing Alaska in that chamber since 1973.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Debate is scheduled for House candidates

Host Michael Carey tonight moderates a discussion/debate with the candidates running for U.S. representative in the Alaska Primary Election on Aug. 28.
PEBBLE

Georgia congressman questions mine study

A U.S. House subcommittee chairman has concerns with a federal study of the potential effects of mining in the Bristol Bay region.
REP. DON YOUNG

Young's primary challengers report little campaign cash

U.S. Rep. Don Young holds a massive cash advantage over his rivals heading into next month's primary.
REP. DON YOUNG

Deal saves Alaska Railroad from massive budget cut

The Alaska Railroad said Thursday that Congress has struck a deal to save it from a massive budget cut that could have meant large-scale layoffs and less passenger service.
POLITICS

Alaska congressional delegation split on health care decision

Alaska's congressional delegation is at odds over Thursday's Supreme Court decision on the Obama administration's health care act, with Republicans Lisa Murkowski and Don Young talking about repeal and Democrat Mark Begich saying it's time to move ahead.
REP. DON YOUNG

Anchorage Democrat plans to run against Young for Congress

Matt Moore of Anchorage, a former legislative candidate with a medical consulting business, is among five people running against Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young.
U.S. SENATE

Amendment lets Alaska tribes keep restraining-order powers

The U.S. Senate passed the Violence Against Women reauthorization act Thursday with a last minute amendment that lets Alaska tribes continue to issue domestic violence protective orders but excludes them from powers given to Lower 48 tribes to criminally prosecute offenders.
REP. DON YOUNG

Young ends quarter with $552,000 in campaign fund

U.S. Rep. Don Young raised about $141,300 for his re-election bid during the first three months of the year, giving him about $551,700 in the bank for his re-election bid.
FBI INVESTIGATIONS INTO ALASKA POLITICS

Document list outlines FBI's Florida investigation of Young

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday revealed a list of hundreds of documents from its investigation of Alaska Rep. Don Young and the infamous Coconut Road interchange in Florida, including a "potential witness list and indictment."