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Veco Corp. in 1999 captured a lucrative five-year foundation contract to provide logistics and support for polar research, although it had no previous experience in that field. In the same period, Veco’s top executive managed renovations that doubled the size of the longtime Republican senator’s Girdwood, Alaska, home — raided July 30 by the FBI.
Foundation spokesman Dana Cruikshank told McClatchy Newspapers the FBI had looked into the 1999 award, worth up to $70 million, and a 2004 follow-up contract for as many as seven years that the company values at up to $100 million.
Justice Department spokesman Bryan Sierra and an FBI spokeswoman, Deborah Weierman, declined to comment.
Veco’s founder and chief executive officer, Bill Allen, pleaded guilty in the spring to making $400,000 in illegal payments to Alaska lawmakers, including Stevens’ son, Ben Stevens, then-president of the Alaska Senate. Allen is cooperating in an FBI corruption investigation that also has led to the conviction of a second Veco executive, a lobbyist, and a former Alaska state representative. Three other state lawmakers are awaiting trial on bribery charges. Ben Stevens has not been charged.
Alaska’s sole congressman, U.S. Rep. Don Young, a Republican, is also under investigation for his ties to Veco.
There had been little hint as to how Veco might have benefited from the relationship its CEO had with the elder Stevens, who served for several years as the Senate Appropriations Committee chairman. Stevens also oversaw the foundation on the Senate Commerce Committee.
No evidence has surfaced that Stevens directly steered the contract to Veco, but his aggressive support for increased funding for arctic research coincided with the company’s sudden emergence as a major player in providing logistics for polar scientists.
Stevens, 83, would not comment on the investigation.

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| Organization | Value |
|---|---|
| Doyon Limited | $0 |
| Gwitch Yazae Native | $0 |
| H Pawa Corp | $1 to $1,000 |
| New York Life Insurance | $50,001 to $100,000 |
| Putnam Growth & Income Fund | $100,001 to $250,000 |
| State Farm Insurance | $15,001 to $50,000 |
| State of Ak Perm Fund | $0 |
| Wright Patman Congressional FCU/IRA | $66,003 to $165,000 |
| 1 | Veco Corp | $25,250 |
| 2 | Carnival Corp | $21,650 |
| 3 | Jht Holdings | $18,500 |
| 4 | Blank Rome LLP | $14,150 |
| 5 | Wal-Mart Stores | $14,000 |
| 6 | Ilitch Holdings | $12,000 |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin | $11,500 |
| 8 | American Council of Engineering Cos | $11,000 |
| 9 | Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel | $10,481 |
| 10 | Air Line Pilots Assn | $10,000 |
| 10 | Carpenters & Joiners Union | $10,000 |
| 10 | CC Distributors | $10,000 |
| 10 | FedEx Corp | $10,000 |
| 10 | Koch Industries | $10,000 |
| 10 | Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn | $10,000 |
| 10 | National Assn of Home Builders | $10,000 |
| 10 | National Assn of Realtors | $10,000 |
| 10 | National Beer Wholesalers Assn | $10,000 |
| 10 | Operating Engineers Union | $10,000 |
| 10 | Outback Steakhouse | $10,000 |
| 10 | United Parcel Service | $10,000 |
2005-2006 Total Receipts: $1,919,782
2005-2006 Total Spent: $1,959,806
Cash on Hand: $1,858,542
Debts: $0
Date of last report: December 31, 2006
First elected: 1973
Next election: 2006
Source of Funds:
(How to read this chart / methodology)
| | Individual contributions | $1,049,009 | (54.6%) | |
PAC contributions | $707,822 | (36.9%) | ||
Candidate self-financing | $0 | | ||
Other | $162,951 | (8.5%) |
PAC Contribution Breakdown
(How to read this chart / methodology)
Business $536,768 (78.0%) Labor $137,500 (20.0%) Ideological/Single Issue $13,852 (2.0%)
Quality of Disclosure:
(How to read this chart / methodology)
| | Full Disclosure | $966,524 | (97.9%) | |
Incomplete | $900 | (0.1%) | ||
No Disclosure | $20,300 | (2.1%) |
YOUNG, DON E, Republican Party
Alaska
Total number of trips - 21
Total cost of trips - $83,705.13
Average cost per trip - $3,985.96
Total number of days spent traveling - 82 days
Rank of representative - 55 (Out of 638)
Individual trips
Sponsor(s) - At-Sea Processors Association
Dates - May 4, 2000 - May 8, 2000 (5 days)
Location(s) - Las Vegas, NV
Purpose - give a speech/annual convention
Notes -
Travel Cost - $2,342.51
Lodging Cost - $1,270.00
Meal Cost - $130.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $3,742.51
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Alaska Natural Gas to Liquids
Dates - May 26, 2000 - June 5, 2000 (11 days)
Location(s) - Cape Town, South Africa - George, South Africa
Purpose - fact finding
Notes - dates at personal expense-6/1/2000-6/3/2000
Travel Cost - $6,937.00
Lodging Cost - $520.00
Meal Cost - $200.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $7,657.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - American Maritime Officers
Dates - December 21, 2000 - December 23, 2000 (3 days)
Location(s) - Dania, FL
Purpose - speak and tour maritime training center
Notes - lodging and meal=450
Travel Cost - $1,200.00
Lodging Cost - $450.00
Meal Cost -
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $1,650.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - National Rifle Association
Dates - June 26, 2000 - June 27, 2000 (2 days)
Location(s) - Greensboro, NC
Purpose - speak to outdoor writers assoc. of amer
Notes -
Travel Cost - $1,200.00
Lodging Cost - $120.00
Meal Cost - $100.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $1,420.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Safari Club International
Dates - February 3, 2000 - February 6, 2000 (4 days)
Location(s) - Reno, NV
Purpose - speak at annual conv. And participate in legis. Workshop
Notes - under lodging - 3 nights
Travel Cost -
Lodging Cost - $319.20
Meal Cost - $275.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $594.20
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Cook Inlet Regional Corporation
Dates - March 9, 2001 - March 11, 2001 (3 days)
Location(s) - Las Vegas, NV
Purpose - speak to board members
Notes - Spouse Lu Young accompanied. Other costs are not specified.
Travel Cost - $4,550.00
Lodging Cost - $375.00
Meal Cost - $448.00
Other Cost - $30.00
Total Cost - $5,403.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
Dates - April 27, 2001 - April 30, 2001 (4 days)
Location(s) - Napa Valley, CA
Purpose - attend meeting and seminar with California Wildlife Conservation organizations
Notes - Spouse Lu Young accompanied. Other costs are not specified.
Travel Cost - $5,212.00
Lodging Cost - $506.67
Meal Cost - $370.27
Other Cost - $78.00
Total Cost - $6,166.94
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust
Dates - February 23, 2001 - February 27, 2001 (5 days)
Location(s) - Orlando, FL
Purpose - speech - tri funds annual conference.
Notes - Spouse Lu Young accompanied. Other costs are not specified.
Travel Cost - $3,653.08
Lodging Cost - $1,246.93
Meal Cost - $260.00
Other Cost - $40.00
Total Cost - $5,200.01
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Not specified
Dates - September 22, 2001 - September 23, 2001 (2 days)
Location(s) - Ruidoso, NM
Purpose - fact finding - Museum of American West
Notes - The sponsor was not disclosed. No lodging costs were disclosed for an overnight trip.
Travel Cost - $1,483.00
Lodging Cost -
Meal Cost -
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $1,483.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - American Shortline and Regional Railroad Association
Dates - January 13, 2001 - January 15, 2001 (3 days)
Location(s) - San Diego, CA
Purpose - speak at annual convention
Notes - Other expenses not specified.
Travel Cost - $4,797.00
Lodging Cost - $1,427.00
Meal Cost - $1,425.00
Other Cost - $122.00
Total Cost - $7,771.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - American Maritime Officers
Dates - February 2, 2002 - February 6, 2002 (5 days)
Location(s) - Dania, FL
Purpose - speak at conference
Notes - spouse Lu Young accompanied.
Travel Cost - $1,240.00
Lodging Cost - $800.00
Meal Cost - $640.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $2,680.00
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - Associated General Contractors of America
Dates - March 16, 2002 - March 19, 2002 (4 days)
Location(s) - Las Vegas, NV
Purpose - speak to AGC convention and other industry groups
Notes - Spouse Lu Young accompanied. Other expenses not specified.
Travel Cost - $4,740.00
Lodging Cost - $1,962.00
Meal Cost - $400.00
Other Cost - $40.00
Total Cost - $7,142.00
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - Maritime Trades Department
Dates - February 19, 2003 - February 23, 2003 (5 days)
Location(s) - Miami, FL
Purpose - MTD Exec Board Convention and presentation
Notes - with spouse Lu Young - meal expenses included in lodging
Travel Cost - $4,400.10
Lodging Cost - $1,423.32
Meal Cost - $40.37
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $5,863.79
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - Association of American Railroads
Dates - January 17, 2003 - January 18, 2003 (2 days)
Location(s) - Miami, FL
Purpose - legislative conference
Notes - with spouse Lu Young
Travel Cost - $1,412.00
Lodging Cost - $832.00
Meal Cost - $832.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $3,076.00
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - Winn Dixie Stores Inc.
Dates - April 4, 2003 - April 6, 2003 (3 days)
Location(s) - Jacksonville, FL
Purpose - roundtable: country of origin labeling
Notes -
Travel Cost - $900.00
Lodging Cost - $60.00
Meal Cost - $90.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $1,050.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Winn Dixie Stores Inc.
Dates - November 7, 2003 - November 9, 2003 (3 days)
Location(s) - Jacksonville, FL
Purpose - roundtable country of origin labeling and WIC reauthorization
Notes -
Travel Cost - $1,392.00
Lodging Cost - $60.00
Meal Cost - $90.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $1,542.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Guardian Air Service
Dates - April 14, 2003 - April 14, 2003 (1 days)
Location(s) - Las Vegas, NV - Ontario, CA - Palm Springs, CA
Purpose - transportation briefings
Notes - with spouse Lu Young
Travel Cost - $1,500.00
Lodging Cost -
Meal Cost -
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $1,500.00
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - Totem Ocean Trailer Express
Dates - June 13, 2003 - June 15, 2003 (3 days)
Location(s) - San Diego, CA
Purpose - Christening of the MV Northstar
Notes - with spouse Lu Young
Travel Cost - $7,421.00
Lodging Cost - $993.60
Meal Cost - $536.35
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $8,950.95
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - West Start, Calstart, UTC, Irisbus, BP, Ballard, Daimler Chrysler
Dates - April 9, 2004 - April 18, 2004 (10 days)
Location(s) - Madrid, Spain - Barcelona, Spain - Heidleberg, Germany
Purpose - European Fuel Cell Development
Notes - 4/9-411 at personal expense
Travel Cost - $2,200.00
Lodging Cost - $1,400.00
Meal Cost - $875.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $4,475.00
Additional family members - No
Sponsor(s) - Association of General Contractors, Phoenix
Dates - January 9, 2004 - January 10, 2004 (2 days)
Location(s) - Phoenix, AZ
Purpose - address AGC Phoenix annual dinner
Notes - spouse - Lu Young
Travel Cost -
Lodging Cost - $1,897.91
Meal Cost - $350.00
Other Cost -
Total Cost - $2,247.91
Additional family members - Yes
Sponsor(s) - Warren Chisholm Benefit to Keep Texas Beautiful
Dates - March 3, 2005 - March 4, 2005 (2 days)
Location(s) - Austin, TX
Purpose - Honorary Host and Guest Speaker
Notes - DC - Austin - Little Rock
Travel Cost - $3,814.00
Lodging Cost -
Meal Cost - $209.88
Other Cost - $65.94
Total Cost - $4,089.82