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U.S. Rep. C. W. Bill Young, R-Indian Shores, represented the 13th Congressional District of Florida. He was the nation's longest-serving Republican congressman on the day of his death, Oct. 18, 2013. Young held public office for more than 50 years, including a decade in the Florida Senate and 22 terms in Congress. Young was born in Harmarville, Penn., on Dec. 16, 1930. His family moved to Pinellas County when he was 15. He is a veteran of the Army National Guard. He married his second wife, Beverly, in 1985. They have two sons, Billy and Patrick, and Robbie from her first marriage.

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C.W. Bill Young
stated on September 20, 2013 in a House address:

If the government shuts down, "all military personnel will continue to serve and accrue pay but will not actually be paid until appropriations are available."

By Julie Kliegman • September 24, 2013
C.W. Bill Young
stated on October 17, 2012 in a TV commercial:

Says he "opposed $716 billion cut to Medicare."

By Katie Sanders • October 30, 2012
C.W. Bill Young
stated on February 20, 2010 in a speech to Pinellas County Republicans.:

The Democratic health care plan is a "government takeover of our health programs."

By Bill Adair • February 25, 2010
C.W. Bill Young
stated on November 9, 2009 in a meeting of Florida Republicans:

Claims that Obama said, "For those who oppose our policies, you should just shut up and go away."

By Aaron Sharockman • November 11, 2009

Jessica Ehrlich
stated on October 8, 2012 in a TV commercial:

Says Bill Young "voted twice for the Ryan budget that ends the current Medicare system."

By Katie Sanders • October 30, 2012
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on August 20, 2011 in a gas station advertisement:

"Congressman Bill Young voted to cut taxes for millionaires and end your Medicare."

By Becky Bowers • September 7, 2011
Charlie Justice
stated on April 14, 2010 in a web ad.:

Links jailed lobbyist Jack Abramoff to Rep. C.W. Bill Young.

By Aaron Sharockman • April 26, 2010
Charlie Justice
stated on April 14, 2010 in a Web ad:

"Bill Young uses his campaign money for, among other things, a luxury car."

By Lukas Pleva • April 26, 2010
Charlie Justice
stated on April 14, 2010 in a web ad.:

U.S. Rep. Bill Young "has accepted $737,000 from lobbyists and recipients of his earmarks."

By Aaron Sharockman • April 26, 2010

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