Thornberry Praises Restrictions to Open Skies Treaty

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WASHINGTON - Following notification from the Trump Administration, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on new restrictions the Administration is making to Open Skies flights.

Hasc Hearing Schedule: September 25-29

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WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of September 25 through 29:

Thornberry Reacts to President Trumps Defense Budget Comments

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WASHINGTON - During his maiden speech to the UN General Assembly today, President Trump embraced a higher level of defense spending than his budget originally proposed. The President said, “And it has just been announced that we will be spending almost $700 billion on our military and defense. Our military will soon be the strongest it has ever been”.

Thornberry Votes No on Cr

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WASHINGTON - Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) of the House Armed Services Committee placed the following statement in the record, offering his reasons for voting against the Continuing Resolution:

Opening Remarks of Chairman Wilson

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Tags: Readiness

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing titled “Navy Readiness – Underlying Problems Associated with the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here.

Opening Remarks of Chairman Wittman

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Tags: Seapower and Projection Forces

WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's joint hearing titled “Navy Readiness – Underlying Problems Associated with the USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here.

Hasc Hearing Schedule: September 11-15

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WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of September 11 through 15: