Thornberry Names Armed Services Vice Chairs
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WASHINGTON- Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced Subcommittee Vice Chairs... HASC Hearing Announcement: AUMF
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WASHINGTON - Today House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) announced a full committee hearing on Outside Perspectives on the President's Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. In comments last week... Thornberry on President's Budget Request
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) gave the following statement on the President's Budget Request:"There is no doubt that the nation’s security requires more spending than is permitted under the current levels. Meeting the nation’s needs, however, requires a Commander-in-Chief who is willing to work with Congress to solve the problem rather than… Thornberry, Smith Announce Final Subcommittee Rosters
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry and Ranking Member Adam Smith today announced the final majority and minority members who will lead and serve on subcommittees for the 114th Congress.Below are the members for the subcommittees in the 114th Congress: Emerging Threats and CapabilitiesMr. Wilson, ChairmanMr. KlineMr. ShusterMr. HunterMr. NugentMr. ZinkeMr. FranksMr.… READOUT: Thornberry Leads Roundtable On Islamic Extremism
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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, hosted a closed roundtable today for committee members titled What is the State of Islamic Extremism: Key Trends, Challenges, and Implications for U.S. Policy. Briefers included:General John Abizaid, USA (ret.) Former Commander, U.S. Central CommandLieutenant General Michael Flynn, USA (ret.) Former Director,… Chairman Thornberry Highlights Critical National Security Challenges ahead of SOTU
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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made the following statement prior to the President's State of the Union address. “Tonight the President will inform Congress on the state of our union. It is my hope that he speaks to an area of concern for many Americans, one reflected in November’s election. Our national security, and the relative… Media Alert: Thornberry to Unveil Agenda in Aei Remarks
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THORNBERRY TO UNVEIL AGENDA IN AEI REMARKS *****MEDIA ALERT***** Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will unveil his agenda for the Committee in remarks to the American Enterprise Institute on Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 AM. His remarks will be followed by a… Thornberry on GTMO Transfers: "The American People are Right to be Concerned"
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Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the latest transfer of terrorists from Guantanamo Bay: "Once again the President is releasing terrorists into the world with little regard to the likelihood that they will re-enter the fight, or for the risk to our forces already in harm’s way. The Administration may claim… Chairman Thornberry: "America Stands With France"
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) made the following statement about the terrorist attack in Paris, France: "The French have bravely stood up in the fight against terrorists. Their soldiers have fought shoulder-to-shoulder with Americans in places like Afghanistan, Mali, and the Horn of Africa. And in the wake of this attack, America stands with France. "We do… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
