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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 votes for federal voter ID bill Sep 20, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted in favor of the Federal Election Integrity Act, which will require voters to present photo ID in federal elections starting in 2008. The bill passed 228-196 and now goes to the Senate. “I’ve consistently supported efforts throughout my legislative career to promote ... More

Westmoreland supports earmark reform Sep 15, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted today to change U.S. House rules to require that spending bills list all earmarks and the name of the member requesting the project. The rule changed passed the House because of overwhelming Republican support for the measure. “This is a modest but symbolic victo... More

Westmoreland votes for secure border fence Sep 14, 2006  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today voted to build hundreds of miles of fencing and to impose stringent border surveillance to greatly reduce the flow of illegal immigration into the United States. “The explosion of illegal immigration has greatly affected Georgia and Congress has stalled for too long... More

Westmoreland congratulates the Little League World Champions Sep 13, 2006  - CONGRATULATING THE 2006 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONS -- (House of Representatives)Mr. Speaker, millions play our national pastime for the love of the game, but only the truly elite can claim the title of world champion. I have the great pleasure of representing Columbus, Georgia, home of the 2006 L... 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 to honor Little League champs Aug 29, 2006  -   U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland congratulates the Columbus Little League team for World Championship victory in the Little League World Series. "On Monday, a team of young boys put an international spotlight on the athletic excellence of Columbus, Georgia, and we couldn't be more proud of their... More

Westmoreland on VRA signing: Begin the bailout process Jul 27, 2006  -   U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s statement on today’s signing of the Voting Rights Act renewal by President Bush: "Today’s signing will keep Georgia in the penalty box for 25 more years, even though we’ve righted the wrongs of our state’s Jim Crow past. A baby born in Georgia today will be ol... More

Westmoreland votes for marriage amendment Jul 18, 2006  - For immediate release:  U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today voted for the Marriage Protection Amendment, which would define marriage as a union between one man and one woman in the U.S. Constitution. The amendment fell short of the two-thirds majority needed for amendments, 236-187. "The tradit... More

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