Congressional leaders on Tuesday hailed the late Republican Rep. Don Young, the only congressman Alaska has known for nearly the last half-century, as a gruff but pragmatic lawmaker who got things done for his constituents.
Young was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the House. He died on a flight to Alaska earlier this month. He was 88. Former colleagues honored him Tuesday as he joined a select few chosen to lie in state at the Capitol. President Joe Biden is expected to pay his respects in the afternoon.
