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Coverage dated March 18, 2022

Don Young, longest-serving current member of Congress, dies at 88

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During his 2014 reelection bid, Young described himself as intense and less-than-perfect but said he wouldn’t stop fighting for Alaska.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Rep. Don Young, Longtime Alaska Congressman, Dies at 88 (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Don Young, who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, has died

  2. WUSA9

    Don Young, longest-serving current member of Congress, dies at 88 (opens WUSA9)

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    During his 2014 reelection bid, Young described himself as intense and less-than-perfect but said he wouldn’t stop fighting for Alaska.

  3. Sioux City Journal

    Politicians, friends fondly recall late Alaska congressman (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Here is a sample of reactions after U.S. Rep. Don Young of Alaska, who was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, died

  4. Slate Magazine

    Alaska Rep. Don Young, Dean of the House of Representatives, Dies at 88 (opens Slate Magazine)

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    He had been the longest-serving Republican in the history of the House since 2019.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young dead at 88 (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Young was the longest serving member of Congress

  6. Fox News

    Rep. Don Young, Alaska Republican, dead at 88 (opens Fox News)

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    Alaska U.S. Rep Don Young died Friday night in Los Angeles according to reports.

  7. NBC News

    GOP Rep. Don Young of Alaska, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88 (opens NBC News)

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    The Alaska lawmaker was first elected to Congress in 1973 and was the longest-serving congressional Republican in U.S. history.

  8. The Guardian

    ‘Champion for Alaska’: Don Young, longest-serving House Republican, dies at 88 (opens The Guardian)

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    Republican known for brusque style said he’d had more than 75 bills signed by a president and he was happy every time he could help a constituent

  9. Breitbart News

    Don Young, Longest Serving Member of Current Congress, Dead at 88 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rep. Don Young (R-AK), the longest-serving member of the current Congress, died on Friday at the age of 88.

  10. KRDO

    Rep. Don Young, Alaska Republican and dean of the House, has died (opens KRDO)

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    By Annie Grayer, Kristin Wilson and Shawna Mizelle, CNN US Rep. Don Young, a Republican of Alaska and the dean of the House, has died, his office said in a statement Friday. He was 88. “It’s with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Dean of the House and

  11. Townhall

    Longest Serving Member of Congress Don Young Has Died (opens Townhall)

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    Update:Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY), who serves as the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, released a statement shortly after Rep. Don Young's death, on behalf of House Republicans:“An absolutely heartbreaking

  12. Axios

    Alaska Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88 (opens Axios)

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    Young was first elected in 1973 during the Nixon Administration.

  13. Tucson

    Rep. Don Young, longest-serving congressmember, dies at 88 (opens Tucson)

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    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Don Young, a blunt-speaking Republican and longest-serving member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, has died. He was 88.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, dies at 88 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Don Young, the longest-serving member of Alaska’s congressional delegation, has died.

  15. The Hill

    Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88 (opens The Hill)

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    Alaska GOP congressman Don Young, the longest-serving member of Congress — known as the Dean of the House — died on Friday night. He was 88.

  16. The Week

    Rep. Don Young, longest-serving GOP congressman in U.S. history, dead at 88 (opens The Week)

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  17. Washington Examiner

    Alaska's Don Young, most senior House member, dies at 88 (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Alaska GOP Rep. Don Young, who was the most senior member of the House, died Friday, according to multiple reports. He was 88.

  18. KOB 4

    Don Young, the longest-serving member of Alaska's congressional delegation, has died (opens KOB 4)

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  19. Politico

    Alaska Rep. Don Young, Dean of the House, dies at 88 (opens Politico)

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    His office announced Young's death in a statement Friday night.

  20. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Rep. Don Young, Alaska Republican and dean of the House, has died | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Annie Grayer, Kristin Wilson and Shawna Mizelle, CNN US Rep. Don Young, a Republican of Alaska and the dean of the House, has died, his office said in

  21. Newsweek

    Rep. Don Young of Alaska, longest-serving current member of Congress, Dies (opens Newsweek)

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    Young, 88, had served in Congress since 1973 when he was sworn in after winning a special election.

  22. Forbes

    Alaska Rep. Don Young—Longest-Serving House Member—Dies At 88 (opens Forbes)

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    Young was Alaska’s only House member for nearly 50 years, making him the House of Representatives’ oldest and longest-serving member.

  23. CBS News

    Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88 (opens CBS News)

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    He was the longest-serving member of Congress.

  24. The Times of Israel

    Don Young, longest serving US congressman, dies at 88 (opens The Times of Israel)

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  25. Insider

    Rep. Don Young, Alaska's lone representative and the longest-serving member of Congress, has died (opens Insider)

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    Young, a Republican, was first elected to Congress in 1973. He was 88 when he died and serving as the Dean of the House.

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