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Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced the following press availabilities for upcoming events related to the Pentagon’s abrupt and closed-door decision to close the U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM). Congressman Forbes will address the Department of Defense's refusal to provide information to Congress on JFCOM and other defense decisions, and how reckless spending is driving national security decisions
Meeting with the Department of Defense on JFCOM Closure
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WHAT:
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Meeting with Governor McDonnell, Congressman Randy Forbes, and other members of the Virginia delegation to discuss the Department of Defense’s lack of transparency in disclosing the analysis of the JFCOM decision with Congress and the affected communities in the Commonwealth. A meeting with Secretary Gates was initially requested by Governor McDonnell on August 13, 2010 and again on September 3, 2010.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates will not attend the meeting, despite these requests from the Governor that he attend. The meeting will be attended by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. James E. Cartwright, and Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, Dr. Ashton B. Carter.
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WHEN:
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
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WHERE:
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Pentagon
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
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Congressman Forbes’ request for the meeting to be open to the media was denied by the Pentagon. Governor McDonnell, Congressman Forbes, and other members of the Virginia delegation will hold a media conference call at 3:30 p.m. Call-In: (866) 842-5779. Conference Code: 4374591952.
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House Armed Services Committee Hearing on Department of Defense Efficiency Initiatives
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WHAT:
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A House Armed Services Committee Hearing on DoD efficiency initiatives. Specific documents, opinions, and analyses related to the legalities of the JFCOM decision have been requested from the DoD. A full list of the documents requested can be found here.
The documents were supposed to be provided to Congress no later than September 10, 2010, yet none the documents, opinions, or analyses have been provided.
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WHEN:
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
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WHERE:
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2118 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing may also be viewed online at http://armedservices.house.gov/
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
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Congressman Forbes will be available for interview immediately following the conclusion of the hearing. Contact Jessica Mancari at (202) 225-6365 or jessica.mancari@mail.house.gov to arrange an interview.
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Congressman Forbes is Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. To read more about his work regarding the JFCOM decision, click here.
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