Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88
Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style.
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Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style.
Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style. In later years in office, his off-color comments and gaffes sometimes overshadowed his work.
A blunt-speaking Republican who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, Young died Friday while traveling home to Alaska, his office said.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Rep. Don Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, has died. He was 88. His office announced Young's death in a statement Friday night.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Rep. Don Young, who was the longest-serving Republican in...