| Nov. 17, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense - Moulton and Kinzinger Demand Answers on Iraq and Afghanistan Drawdown
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Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Congressman Gonzalez Urges Caution on Afghanistan Troop Drawdown and for Continued Peace NegotiationsAnchor
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Durbin Statement On President Trump's Decision To Draw Down Troop Levels In Afghanistan And Iraq
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Trump's Announced Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, in the absence of a broader strategy, is dangerous and puts our allies at risk. Trump has handed Russia and Iran a gift at the expense of our national security, our men and women in uniform, and our allies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's decision to draw down troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq recklessly undermines American leverage amid ongoing peace talks and attempts to release American captives, including Illinoisan Mark Frerichs. My full statement:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Kaine Statement on Trump Decision to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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McCaul Statement on Afghanistan
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration has made huge strides in the Middle East: taking out terrorist leaders, brokering historic deals, & moving US forces into support roles as Afghans lead the fight for their country. Premature retreat would put this record at risk."
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Sen. Mitch McConnell
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| Nov. 14, 2020
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Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on UH-60 Helicopter Crash, the Passing of Five American Peacekeepers
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Sen. Ted Cruz
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| Nov. 13, 2020
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As President Trump Purges Pentagon, Durbin Speaks With Acting Defense Secretary Miller
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2020
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Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Attack Drones
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Sen. Mike Lee
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| Nov. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke today with @SecAFOfficial about potential PFAS levels near Peoria and Springfield National Guard bases. We must do everything we can to detect and remediate PFAS chemicals so we can protect our servicemembers, their families, and the surrounding communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 13, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Detection Of PFAS Near Peoria And Springfield National Guard Bases With Air Force Secretary
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 12, 2020
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New GAO Report Reinforces Bipartisan Concerns over Multi-Billion Dollar Coast Guard Shipbuilding Contract
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Rep. Sam Graves, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 12, 2020
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Rep. Banks Applauds Ban on U.S. Investments in PLA-tied Firms
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Sen. Jim Banks
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Chairman Lynch Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Toxic Exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base
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Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Smith Warns Gutting Pentagon During Transition Could be Devastating for National Security
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Courtney Statement On Release Of Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Without Full Funding For Restoration Of Second 2021 Virginia Class Submarine
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Rep. Joe Courtney
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Moulton Statement on Esper Firing
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Rep. Seth Moulton
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Kaine Statement on Firing of Secretary Esper
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Sen. Tim Kaine
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Larson, Courtney to Introduce Legislation to Nationalize Production & Distribution of Pandemic Supplies
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Rep. John Larson
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Smith Condemns Dismissal of Secretary of Defense Esper Ahead of Presidential Transition
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Smith Condemns Dismissal of Secretary of Defense Esper Ahead of Presidential Transition
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Readiness Chairman Garamendi Issues Statement on Firing of Defense Secretary Esper
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Rep. John Garamendi
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| Nov. 2, 2020
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Moulton Statement on the Withdrawal of Defense Attaches from Africa
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Rep. Seth Moulton
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| Oct. 30, 2020
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Senate Unanimously Passes Udall, Heinrich Resolution Honoring Nation's Nuclear Weapons Workers, Declare National Day of Remembrance
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2020
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Construction on Rockaways -- Atlantic Shorefront Resiliency Project Starts
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Rep. Gregory Meeks
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| Oct. 27, 2020
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Guthrie: Service Academy Application Deadline November 12
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Rep. Steven Guthrie
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Amata Welcomes USCG Analysis Of Cutter In American Samoa
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Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Smith Condemns Executive Order Establishing Schedule F Appointments
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Engel-Keating Statement on the Trump Administration's Pending Withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty
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Rep. Bill Keating, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Cruz Lead Bipartisan Call To Expand U.S.-Israel Cooperation In National Defense Authorization Act Negotiations
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Rogers Applauds DOD and NSA's Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative
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Rep. Mike Rogers
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the Air Force - Schumer reveals: Over four years since PFAS discovery in Newburgh drinking water, Stewart cleanup could face indefinite delays if bureaucratic guidelines are misapplied by USAF; Schumer--in letter and direct call to USAF secretary--fights to fund and expedite clean up, now
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Gillibrand, Blumenthal Press Armed Service Committees To Pause Implementation Of New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT); New Test Relies On Flawed Data And Could Undermine Military Readiness
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2020
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Reed Responds to Turkey's Reported Test of S-400 Air Defense System
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Sen. Jack Reed
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Letter to Adam Candeub, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Pallone & Doyle Question Legality, Political Motivations Behind DoD's Inquiry into Nationalized 5G Spectrum
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Pallone & Doyle Question Legality, Political Motivations Behind DoD's Inquiry into Nationalized 5G Spectrum
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Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Menendez, Reed on National Security Implications of Trump Administration's Rushed Sale of F-35 Jets to UAE
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Wilson introduces Parris Island Protection Act
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Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2020
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Murphy Statement On Interior Department Moving Ahead With American-Made Drones
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Oct. 8, 2020
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Murkowski Joins Shaheen Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Inclusion of PFAS Provisions in Final FY21 NDAA
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Cortez Masto Announces Alternative Text for Naval Air Station Fallon Expansion, Northern Nevada Lands Bills After Consultation with Nevada Stakeholders
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Durbin, Colleagues Call For Inclusion Of PFAs Provisions In Final FY21 NDAA
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Young Statement on ISIS Terrorists Arriving in the U.S. to Stand Trial
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Sen. Todd Young
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| Oct. 6, 2020
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Smith Statement on the Military Leadership Quarantine for COVID
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Oct. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Sending best wishes to our top military leaders after they were exposed to #COVID19. Another stark reminder that no American can dismiss this virus. We need a plan to defeat the pandemic, and it starts with listening to experts and following the science."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Grassley Continues to Press Defense Department on Massive Cloud Computing Procurement Program, Conflicts of Interest and OIG Recommendations
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Committee Chairs Launch Investigation Into DOD's Inappropriate Use of CARES Act Funds
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Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Waters Slams Trump Administration for Using Pandemic Funding Allocated for PPE for Defense Spending
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Rep. Maxine Waters
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Murphy, Blumenthal Statements Regarding Subase Pier Contract
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Sen. Chris Murphy
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Schumer, Meeks announce: Following their successful effort to secure $91m funding, construction contract has been awarded for expansion and renovation project at National Guard readiness center at Jamaica armory in Queens, New York; project will modernize infrastructure & enhance readiness
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Future of Defense Task Force Releases Final Report
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Sens. Cramer, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Russian Uranium Imports
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand announce, following their year+ of advocacy, Fort Drum receives over $21 million to begin construction of new UAV hangar, which modernizes base infrastructure, expands capabilties available at Fort Drum, & boosts the North Country economy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Barrasso Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Russian Uranium Imports
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Wilson statement on potential closure of Parris Island
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Rep. Joe Wilson
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Senators Shaheen, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Bias in Military Promotions
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Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: Air Force Intends to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Nuclear Modernization at Minot AFB
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, I introduced new legislation honoring the refugee and immigrant communities from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for their service and sacrifice during the deadly conflict in Southeast Asia. https://wispolitics.com/2020/u-s-sen-baldwin-introduces-legislation-authorizing-funding-for-humanitarian-assistance-programs-in-vietnam-laos-and-cambodia/"
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Barragán, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Designate the U.S.S. Iowa Battleship as the National Museum of the Surface Navy
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Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Letter to The Honorable Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, The Honorable Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee & The Honorable Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Manchin, Young, Ernst, Vela, Palmer Lead Members in Calling On NDAA Conferees to Save Chief Management Officer, Uphold Accountability At DOD
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Rep. Jim Baird, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Hill Statement on New Sanctions on Iran and Regime Facilitators
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Rep. James Hill
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Hoeven Outlines Progress on Nuclear Modernization, Need for Credible Deterrent
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Smith Statement on Defense Department Misuse of CARES Act COVID Relief Funds
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Rep. Adam Smith
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