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Apr 29, 2014 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.
Apr 23, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON- The House Armed Services Committee will replace hardcopy distribution of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act with electronic distribution to members of the media when the Committee meets to consider the bill on May 7th. In the past, reporters covering the markup had to be physically present in the hearing room to receive paper copies of amendments as they were considered.

Apr 15, 2014 Defense Drumbeat

"The United States must show the world – as opposed to just saying it in a speech – that the U.S. is not in retreat.  Making it abundantly clear that our military capabilities are second to none is the surest way to discourage further aggression"

Apr 14, 2014 Defense Drumbeat

While the editorial boards of the nation's leading newspapers are wondering how much more action Russia must take to prompt the U.S. to develop a coherent strategy towards Ukraine, House Armed Services Committee leaders are taking action with specific legislative proposals to help the Ukrainian military and to deter further Russian aggression.

Apr 10, 2014 Defense Drumbeat


Putin Invades, Obama Dismantles (full text)
The U.S. rushes to obey a nuclear arms treaty while Russia cheats.
Wall Street Journal

Apr 10, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON- House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), took an important step this week to begin the legislative process for crafting the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, by introducing HR 4435, the "by request" version of the bill. 
Apr 9, 2014 Defense Drumbeat


Democracy Dividends from the Afghanistan Investment
American sacrifices of 13 years paid off in a successful election. By late summer we may know how well.
By DAVID H. PETRAEUS and MICHAEL E. O'HANLON
Wall Street Journal

Apr 9, 2014 Defense Drumbeat
A Clear Choice on Defense
By Rep. Paul Ryan
Real Clear Defense
Apr 7, 2014 Press Release

"I congratulate the Afghan people on their elections.  It is a consequential moment for Afghanistan. This is a significant step in the first democratic transition of power in Afghanistan's history. These elections embody yet another great leap away from the era of the Taliban and towards securing the future of Afghanistan. 

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