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Ross Calls on VA, Armed Services Committees to Help Veterans Suffering from Agent Orange-Related Diseases January 9, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 9, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, sent letters today to House Veteran Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe, the U.S. Air Force and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, all regarding Vietnam veterans being denied Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for diseases associated with Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide sprayed by the U.S. during the Vietnam War to clear out foliage. The first letter, sent to Chairman Roe, asks for im... More
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Ross Cosponsors Agent Orange Bill January 5, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 5, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement after becoming an original cosponsor of H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which would provide presumptive Agent Orange exposure status to veterans who served in the waters off the coast of Vietnam and currently suffer from any of the diseases the U.S. government associates with this toxic herbicide: “I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this importan... More
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Ross Votes to Rein In Out-of-Control Regulations January 5, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 5, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which requires Congress to vote on any major rule or regulation coming from the executive branch that is estimated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to impact the economy by $100 million or more: “I voted for the REINS Act today because we must put a stop to federal... More
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ICYMI: Ross’ Floor Speech Disapproving of Obama’s Refusal to Veto UN’s Anti-Israel Resolution January 5, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 5, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, spoke on the House Floor today to state his disapproval of President Obama and his administration’s refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) Security Council on Dec. 23, 2016. Rep. Ross has been a strong advocate for Israel and outspoken about President Obama’s lack of support and disdain for the nation. The House passed a resolution this evening to object the UN’s... More
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Ross Re-Introduces Resolution to Condemn President Obama, U.N. for Anti-Israel Actions January 3, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 3, 2017 – U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross (FL-15), Senior Deputy Majority Whip, made the following statement after immediately re-introducing his resolution, with 51 cosponsors, disapproving of President Obama and his administration’s refusal to veto the anti-Israel resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2016: "President Obama's constant disdain and hostility toward our closest ally is completely unacceptable. The administration's recent refusal... More
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