Cyber Week Readout

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WASHINGTON - Today, the House Armed Services Committee wrapped up “Cyber Week,” a detailed and focused look at the Department of Defense’s cyber strategy, capabilities, and vulnerabilities. Committee Members participated in two, open unclassified hearings with experts from industry, and representatives from the Department of Defense. Members also...

Thornberry on Defense Bill Veto Threat

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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), made the following statement in response to White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest's threat that the President will veto the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.

Opening Remarks of Chairman Thornberry

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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening remarks for the full committee hearing titled "Implementing the Department of Defense Cyber Strategy:"

HASC Hearing Schedule: October 5-9

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WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring (4) hearings the week of October 5-9, 2015.

Opening Remarks of Chairman Forbes

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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following opening remarks for the subcommittee hearing titled "The Future of Air Force Long-Range Strike - current requirements and future vision:"

House / Senate Armed Services Leaders To Discuss NDAA

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WASHINGTON - Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will hold a press conference on the National Defense Authorization Act today at 3 P.M. The press conference is opened to Capitol Hill credentialed media.

Thornberry Releases NDAA Conference Report

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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that negotiators have reached an agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (NDAA).

Thornberry on Kunduz

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WASHINGTON- Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on news reports that the Taliban have taken control of the Afghan city of Kunduz:

Wilson Previews Roundtable

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WASHINGTON - Today, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities (ETC) will host a closed roundtable entitled, "Improving Department of Defense Operations in the Information Environment: A Roundtable Discussion on Technology and Concepts."