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Congressman Young Announces Bill to Allow Millionaires to Help Retire Public DebtProposed legislation would allow rich donors to earn titles by donating
In a press release today, Congressman Don Young announced the introduction of the DebtPatriots.Gov Act of 2011, “[i]n light of efforts by a select group of millionaires and political leaders to raise tax rates on certain Americans.”
The legislation calls for three award levels for donors, who would donate via a new website, DebtPatriots.gov. “My intent with this bill is to simply remind folks like Warren Buffett and any other so called ‘patriotic millionaire’ that they can already contribute as much money as they would like to help retire the Federal debt,” Rep. Young says in the release. An attached document outlines the award levels for contributions. For a mere $50 billion from a corporation, it can be named a “Corporate Founder.” One billion dollars from an individual earns you the title “Premium Founding Father/Mother.” A bit skint right now? For $100 you can be a “Minuteman/Woman,” or for ten bucks, you’re a “Patriot.” Watch CBS 11 News this evening for more details on Rep. Young’s plans. |
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lee said on Friday, Jan 6 at 9:00 AM
How much is ole Young going to donate? If he does it should be in the tax payers name, thats where he got his millions.Just anothe crook singing his song & believing the people believe him What a joke!
79479043Jean said on Monday, Jan 2 at 8:51 AM
Young is acting like a first grade idiot.TITLES? What a stupid, self centered,air head idea.Just another moronic suggestion from a man who lives in La La land.Remember when your dead & gone, NO ONE remembers your name on a bridge, road, building after a few years.We aren't England, which gives DUMB titles. Get a life & come down to earth Mr. air head Young.
79262201WRM said on Sunday, Nov 27 at 12:25 AM
Young = dementia. Who's running the show?
77515884PW said on Saturday, Nov 26 at 4:39 PM
A noteworthy idea trashed due to its condecension - typical Don Young. One must wonder how much of a liability he is in Washington, and the return Alaska could get from someone serving who is NOT disingenuous.
77506651akrock said on Saturday, Nov 26 at 9:32 AM
Here's a novel idea Don, start in Washington with you and your constituents putting in the first donations to get the ball rolling. Lead by example.
77494897Anonymous said on Friday, Nov 25 at 12:02 PM
The only reason he gets re elected is to keep him out of state... yet lately he has been seen lapping up that Alaskan goodness while missing in action at his 'JOB' And now this bill to help Bill Allen retire his debt so that he can work on getting his life back together after all the stress he has had to endure... The problem is .. I worked with some of those girls.. they were not gum-snapping alpha female cheerleaders from South High .. they were vulnerable 12-14 year old children who were being exploited... so how do you feel Alaska when you re-elect Don Young .. just cause he is sooo 'don young'?
77463778Copperfield said on Friday, Nov 25 at 8:39 AM
More gruel please Mr Fagan... please?
77457272Sam Hall said on Thursday, Nov 24 at 4:49 PM
Good for Young and good for this news source. There should be no doubt in these times of today..the people who have come out well in money situations should be willing to be a true patrot. List all their names..and the corporations they belong to or have..we need to now who the partiots are.
77439046Fishook said on Thursday, Nov 24 at 11:53 AM
Don Young should pay for getting his name on that worthless single lane bridge he is pushing!
77432887Bruce Bessler said on Thursday, Nov 24 at 9:40 AM
Europe had a system like this, whereas you could buy a title if you gave money or men to help the King fight. Barons, Earls and such. Is that what Young is proposing? REAL class warefare. He needs to go.
77429289Tib D.M. said on Thursday, Nov 24 at 12:53 AM
It is absolutely disgusting how senators like Young are deep into the pocket of Oil Corporations. He is rude and completely out of touch with people needs and experts that have studied the impact of oil drilling on nature. i am even more disgusted with those people that by voting him have kept him in the Senate for decades!
77417356SoldierOfFortunes said on Thursday, Nov 24 at 12:18 AM
Well the millionares could go after the creeps who hire children as sex trades...Step Up...oh wait I forgot old men like youngins hu Young???
77416936Hijinx said on Wednesday, Nov 23 at 6:00 PM
Whats in the water up there, mercury? oh that's right, oil.
77408913Hijinx said on Wednesday, Nov 23 at 5:48 PM
Just when I thought no one could be more out of touch with reality than Palin along comes this moron.
77408452BobG said on Wednesday, Nov 23 at 5:46 PM
Shouldn't the republicans e the ones contributing the most - as they own most of the debt (i.e.2 unpaid wars, tax breaks and unpaid for medicare (for the wealthy) part D.
77408404Tom O. said on Wednesday, Nov 23 at 4:18 PM
I would like to know just who this public debt is owed to before I'd be willing to contribute anything. Who are the stockholders of the Federal Reserve Bank?
77405691alaska man said on Wednesday, Nov 23 at 2:41 PM
GREAT! Let's see if they are willing to let all those crooks in wasington spend their money, with no culpability, like they do with the rest of it. I doubt they will give up much without being forced to by taxation without representation laws.
77402338cooljulie said on Wednesday, Nov 23 at 12:26 AM
How much would I have to donate to get corrupt Don Young out of office permanently?
77367758mikey372002 said on Tuesday, Nov 22 at 11:51 PM
all about taking money, how about doing your worthless job for once all u congressmen and law makers, voters need to get rid off all these old people who are running our country into the ground,Voters take action Now,for your childrens future.
77367211Rick D said on Tuesday, Nov 22 at 9:46 PM
Go for it Don BRAVO!!!
77365323Clarence B. said on Tuesday, Nov 22 at 8:34 PM
Way to hit one out of the Park, Don! Good idea, let's make it a click away for a "patriotic millionaire" to donate as much of their weath as they feel they owe the Obammunist!
77363669Bob D. said on Tuesday, Nov 22 at 6:58 PM
Oh , please , enough of the little cutesy titles. Sooo juvenile ! !
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