C. W. Bill Young

Charles William "Bill" Young, a Republican, has represented the 10th District of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1971.

Iraq War
Young voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.

Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal

Earmark claims
According to Roll Call Magazine, Young stated that there are "no more earmarks." He quoted that earmarks are now called "projects initiated by a member." 

Biography
He was born December 16, 1930 in Harmarville, Pennsylvania, served in the Army National Guard, and was a member of the Florida Senate before entering the House. He is currently the most senior Republican member of the House of Representatives.

2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Sam Simpson to face Young in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) Young retained his seat.

Money in politics
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Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)

 * House Committee on Appropriations
 * Subcommittee on Defense, Ranking Member
 * Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans’ Affairs

Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)

 * House Committee on Appropriations - Chair from 1999-2005
 * Subcommittee on Defense - Chair
 * Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies

Coalitions and Caucuses

 * Army Caucus
 * Congressional Human Rights Caucus
 * Congressional Diabetes Caucus
 * Congressional Fire Services Caucus
 * Chair, Congressional Social Security Caucus
 * Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
 * Republican Steering Committee

Resources

 * Official website
 * Campaign website
 * Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database

Articles

 * Jennifer Yachnin, "Appropriators Facing Sea Change?", Roll Call, June 19, 2006.
 * Seth Stern, "Members Were Aware of Lapses at Walter Reed," CQ TODAY, March 7, 2007. re Walter Reed Army Medical Center scandal