{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401764", "JOBS FOR ALASKA: Congressman Don Young Successfully Urges President Trump to Approve Critical Cross-Border Rail; Officially Secures Presidential Permit", "2020-09-29", "2020", "2020-09", "Republican", "Senate", "AK", "Don Young", "Y000033", "donyoung.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Today, at the urging of Alaska Congressman Don Young, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Permit authorizing the construction of the Alaska to Alberta (A2A) Railway. A2A  intends to begin work immediately, and the project is expected to provide thousands of jobs for Alaskans. A2A rail links Alaska to Alberta, Canada, with the goal of transporting oil, minerals, and other commodities. Congressman Young has been working closely with President Trump, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, senior White House officials, and Senator Dan Sullivan all year to secure this permit.\r\n\"The A2A project represents tremendous potential, not only for our economy but for the delivery of affordable energy for American families. I have been an outspoken supporter of this project because it means good-paying jobs for Alaskans. This year, I have been working very closely with the White House, and have personally made the case for A2A to President Trump and Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. They have been steadfast partners in this project and continue to recognize Alaska's importance to the rest of the nation, said Congressman Don Young. Very frankly, A2A means jobs and opportunity, which are sorely needed amid this ongoing pandemic. This endeavor will strengthen our country's already close relationship with Canada and allow us to work hand-in-hand to responsibly develop our resources. The Presidential Permit means this project, and the economic potential it brings, can move forward, and I am very pleased that President Trump officially signed it today. I will continue to support the project to its completion, and will be doing everything within my power to cut through red tape and bureaucracy. I have always said that in Congress, relationships are important. I was proud to serve with Mark Meadows in the House, and our working relationship continues to prove beneficial in his role as White House Chief of Staff. President Trump keeps delivering for Alaska, and having his ear allows me to fight and advocate for the people of our great state.\" The permit can be found here.\r\n##", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["http://donyoung.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401764"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9501988533884287, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}