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Westmoreland: Defense spending bill protects troops
Sep 27, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted today for the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007 which will fund critical defense needs, including troop protection, operation and maintenance, research and development, and emergency wartime appropriations. “The legislation we passed toda... More

Westmoreland backs terrorist tribunal bill
Sep 27, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today voted for the Military Commissions Act, which creates a new judicial system to prosecute terrorists captured in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism, while also protecting American troops and intelligence agents fighting terrorists. The bill passed the House 253... More

Westmoreland delivers Sept. 11 tribute
Sep 11, 2006  -   "We turned our pain and anger into purpose" Rep. Lynn Westmoreland delivered the following speech this morning at the Coweta County Sept. 11 Tribute: Blessed nation that we are, there are only a few days in our nation's history that will live in infamy. But today marks the fifth anniversar... More

Westmoreland backs national defense bill
May 11, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted today for the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2007 budget year because it increases the size of the military, enhances benefits for troops and their families, and provide new supplies to fight the war on terror. The bill garnered broad bipartisan support ... More

Honoring the Life of Sergeant Mike Stokely
May 3, 2006  -   HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT MIKE STOKELY -- (House of Representatives - May 03, 2006)[Page: H2081] GPO's PDF --- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Mike Stokely joined his fellow soldiers in the National Guard in Iraq, turning down a service opportunity that would have allowed him... More

Westmoreland opposes 'emergency' spending bill
Mar 16, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today voted against the approximately $91 billion emergency spending bill for the war and Katrina, saying that funding for the military effort should be voted on separately. "We all support the troops and we want to give them the resources they need, but I have a seriou... More

Westmoreland votes to renew PATRIOT Act
Jul 21, 2005  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted to reauthorize the USA PATRIOT Act. "It’s fitting that as we take on this legislation today as our ally in the War on Terror, Britain, is dealing with a second terror attack in as many weeks," Westmoreland said. "Our efforts to fight terrorism must continue t... More

Westmoreland backs bill supporting military quality of life
May 26, 2005  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted Thursday for the Military Quality of Life Appropriations Act, which will fund projects for our troops and veterans. "This legislation honors those past and present who’ve put on the uniform in service of our nation," Westmoreland said. "The Military Quality of Lif... More

Westmoreland votes for war funding, border security
May 5, 2005  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted Thursday for a congressional spending package that will fund our military’s ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The legislation also tightens our nation’s borders and issues high standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs in order to crack down on ... More

 
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