Alaska Rep. Don Young dies at 88
Rep. Don Young, the blunt-speaking Republican and longest-serving member of Congress, died Friday.
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Rep. Don Young, the blunt-speaking Republican and longest-serving member of Congress, died Friday.
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.
A blunt-speaking Republican who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, Young died Friday while traveling home to Alaska, his office said.
A blunt-speaking Republican who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, Young died Friday while traveling home to Alaska, his office said.
Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style.