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ALL-VOLUNTEER AMERICAN MILITARY – EXCEEDING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
Nov 3, 2006 -
By now, many Americans are familiar with Senator John Kerry’s remarks about the education level of our soldiers. His implication was that the men and women serving in our military are of “inferior” scholastic backgrounds and had no options available to them other than military service.&n...;
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WORKING TO CATCH TERRORISTS PLOTTING TO ATTACK THE UNITED STATES
Oct 6, 2006 -
As you know, several news leaks over the past year revealed that the National Security Agency (NSA) had been monitoring international communications of U.S. residents without a warrant. However, you should know that this program does not allow the government to listen in on someone's ...
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PROSECUTING TERRORISTS FOR CRIMES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
Sep 30, 2006 -
After hearing the opinions of many constituents on terrorist military tribunals, I wanted to provide you with an update on this important matter. On June 29, 2006, in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the existing military tribunals for trying detainees cap...
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REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES WEST POINT, NAVAL AND AIR FORCE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS
Jul 20, 2006 -
U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that Casey Nugent and Maria Chadziutko have been accepted into the 2010 graduating class of the West Point Military Academy. Additionally, Tim Ryan has been accepted into the 2010 graduating class of the United States Air Fo...
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THE 4TH OF JULY – A CELEBRATION OF OUR FREEDOMS AND LIBERTIES
Jul 7, 2006 -
April 19, 1775. The day that the shot heard round the world was fired on the streets of Lexington, Massachusetts. That first battle of the Revolutionary War led Americans on a long and arduous journey from a colony of the British Empire, to where we stand today as a nation of 50 s...
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POST OFFICE TO BE RENAMED FOR STAFF SGT. MICHAEL SCHAFER OF SPRING HILL, FLORIDA
Mar 3, 2006 -
U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today praised Senate passage of H.R. 3703, the renaming of a post office in Spring Hill in the memory of Staff Sgt. Michael Schafer from Spring Hill, FL. A member of the U.S. Army since 1999, Sgt. Schafer was killed by enemy fire July 25, 200...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. – HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2005
Dec 23, 2005 -
As your representative in Congress, I wanted to alert you to some of the major legislation victories the House has passed in 2005. These include strengthening our borders, protecting our children from dangerous sexual predators, stopping efforts to raise your taxes, supporting our troo...
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IRAQ VOTES – PROGRESS TOWARD FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Dec 16, 2005 -
As you may have heard, Iraqis went to the polls this week to elect their own national parliament. They have faced down terrorists, elected a constitutional assembly, and approved a constitution. Now Iraqis have elected a permanent national government. While we won’t know the...
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SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS – PROVIDING FINANCIAL SECURITY BACK HOME
May 3, 2005 -
As we all saw on September 11th, America faces threats both abroad and at home. The United States Congress joined President Bush in efforts to guarantee the safety and security of America. Since 2001, our troops have been engaged in overseas conflicts, mainly in Afghanistan and Iraq. Our efforts ...
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ADVANCING FREEDOM AND SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS
Apr 1, 2005 -
Before Congress adjourned for the Easter district work period, we passed legislation vital to ensuring the safety and security of our homeland and of our troops overseas. I was proud to vote for H.R. 1268, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsun...
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