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  • ICYMI: Jack talks attacks against Americans abroad, dangers of sequestration on WTOC
    Sep 17, 2012  - In case you missed it, Jack appeared on WTOC to discuss the attacks against Americans abroad and the dangers posed to our military and national security by sequestration. You can read more about both these subjects in this week's e-newsletter. div> More
  • 128 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CALL ON PRESIDENT TO MEET WITH P.M. NETANYAHU
    Sep 13, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) led 128 Members of Congress in a letter calling on President Barack Obama to accept a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu during the Israeli leader’s upcoming visit to the United States. Media reports indicate that the White House declined a meetin... More
  • KINGSTON RESPONDS TO ATTACKS IN EGYPT, LIBYA
    Sep 12, 2012  - Following a day of violence that required the American embassy in Cairo to be evacuated and resulted in the death of four Americans, including the Ambassador, in Libya, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) decried the Obama Administration’s response. “First and foremost, we mourn the lives of those who ... More
  • KINGSTON ANOUNCES SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATION DEADLINE
    Aug 28, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) announced today that students interested in receiving a congressional nomination to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies must submit their completed applications to his office no later than October 1. Each year Congressman Kingston nominates deserving young men... More
  • Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge Panetta to Cut Ties with Russian Arms Dealer
    Jul 10, 2012  - A bipartisan group of lawmakers today urged Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to cut ties with the Russian state-owned arms dealer Rosoboronexport. The Department of Defense has continued to buy Mi-17 helicopters for the Afghan Security Forces from Rosoboronexport, despite the fact Russia has continued... More
  • Committee Approves Amendment to Ban Military Sponsorship of Professional Sports
    May 17, 2012  - During deliberations on the Department of Defense’s budget for Fiscal Year 2013, the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment offered by Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) to prohibit military sponsorships of professional sports. According to records... More
  • KINGSTON HOSTING VETERANS FORUM IN SAVANNAH
    Apr 13, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) will host a Veterans Forum to educate veterans and their loved ones about programs and assistance available to them. Attendees will have the opportunity to get information directly from the Veterans Administration as well as veteran service organizations. The forum w... More
  • Kingston Earns National Guard Assn’s Top Honor
    Mar 26, 2012  - In recognition of his strong support for the National Guard and the lasting impact it will have, Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) has earned the Charles Dick Medal of Merit Award from the National Guard Association of the United States. The award, named for a former president of the association who... More
  • DEFENSE SECRETARY, JOINT CHIEFS CHAIR ANNOUNCE CUTS AT PENTAGON
    Jan 26, 2012  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) is pledging to work with the nation’s military leaders to review a significant reshaping of the nation’s military and trimming of the Pentagon’s budget. While he has concerns, Kingston acknowledged the tough task taken on by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and is c... More
  • KINGSTON SUPPORTS BILL TO EQUIP TROOPS, PREPARE MILITARY FOR FUTURE THREATS
    Dec 15, 2011  - The House of Representatives has passed legislation key to the nation’s national security and to military installations in South Georgia. With a bipartisan vote of 322-96, the National Defense Authorization Act will be sent to the Senate where swift passage is expected before the bill is sent to the... More