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Jun 5, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON- In anticipation of continued debate during tomorrow's markup of the Fiscal Year 2014 NDAA of the future of the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Armed Services Republicans have released the following products:

FACT SHEET: The Truth About Guantanamo Terrorist Detainees (PDF) (Scribd)

MYTH vs. FACT: Terrorist Detainees and the Detention Center at Guantanamo Bay (PDF) (Scribd)

Jun 3, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON- Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee today released his version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. This is the fifty-second annual consecutive defense authorization bill and provides valuable funding, authorities, and accountability for the Armed Forces.  The bill will be marked up by the full House Armed Services Committee at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 5th in the Carl Vinson Room (Rayburn 2118).
May 28, 2013 Defense Drumbeat

Budget cuts leave Air Force pilots twisting in the wind (Link to full article)
By Steve Vogel 
May 28, 2013 
The Washington Post
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May 24, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON-  As the country continues to assess yesterday’s conflicted and inconsistent Presidential address, Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, (R-CA) Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement:

May 24, 2013 Defense Drumbeat

Congress Stepping Up Its Efforts Against Sexual Assault in Military (Full article)
By JENNIFER STEINHAUER and THOM SHANKER
The New York Times
May 23, 2013
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May 23, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON- The House Armed Services Committee today released legislative language scheduled to be considered by the Subcommittee on Readiness at their markup tomorrow.

May 23, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON- The House Armed Services Committee today released legislative language scheduled to be considered by the Subcommittee on the Tactical Air and Land Forces at their markup tomorrow.

May 23, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON- The House Armed Services Committee today released legislative language scheduled to be considered by the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces at their markup tomorrow.  By releasing the legislative language, Chairman McKeon is complying with House disclosure rules and overseeing the most transparent process in Congress for composing national security legislation.

May 23, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON- The House Armed Services Committee today released legislative language scheduled to be considered by the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities at their markup tomorrow. By releasing the legislative language, Chairman McKeon is complying with House disclosure rules and overseeing the most transparent process in Congress for composing national security legislation.

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