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Hunter: Jones Act a lifeline for Puerto Rico and even bigger booster for U.S. national security
Jun 8, 2016
Column
The Jones Act—which requires that U.S. built and crewed shipping vessels move goods between U.S. ports--has always been a target for Wall Street and corporatists. No surprise there. What does come as a surprise, however, is how quick some...
Hunter: A guiding principle for Homeland Security
May 31, 2016
Column
For nearly a century, the Jones Act has been a reliable safeguard against American and global corporatists wanting to make higher profits at the expense of U.S. national security and jobs. Thanks to the Jones Act, shipping vessels that operate in U....
Hunter, Sessions: Fast-Track would gut Congressional powers, authorize Obama to form new international bureaucracy
Jun 9, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON— Rep. Duncan Hunter joined with Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, in issuing the following joint statement today regarding the impending vote on fast-track executive...
A Newsletter you won't want to miss...
Dec 18, 2014
eNewsletter
BIG NEWS FOR SAN DIEGO AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION—Legislation I authored to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Maritime transportation—an important piece of the San Diego regional economy—is now awaiting the President’s signature after...
Hunter: No more Russian engines on American rockets
Nov 13, 2014
Column
An invisible battle is raging between those who believe the U.S. military should rely only on secure defense suppliers and those who are willing to turn a blind eye, in the interest of globalization, to the dangers of foreign dependence. Despite...
Making headway with America’s maritime industry
Mar 26, 2014
Column
Those searching for signs of hope in the U.S. economy need look no further than an industry too often taken for granted — the American maritime industry. In the midst of a renaissance that is creating jobs and leading an American economic recovery,...
Congressman Warns of Consequences from Shrinking U.S. Flagged Shipping Fleet
Aug 6, 2013
Column
For centuries, the world’s oceans have been an influential force. They have forged industrial strength, enhanced security, established connectivity and contributed to science and research. As long as there are oceans, national and global interests...
Lawmaker defends 'essential' shipping law
Jul 30, 2013
Column
The maritime industry has been a pillar of the economy for as long as shipping vessels have delivered goods and commodities to American shores. In no small part, the Jones Act has been the engine driving this success for nearly a century, requiring...
Hunter statement on President’s port address
Jul 25, 2013
Press Release
Washington DC—U.S. Representative Duncan Hunter, chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, made the following statement regarding President Obama’s economic speech at the Jacksonville Port Authority: “The President is...
Hunter Statement on Lockheed Martin’s San Diego Workforce Reduction
Jul 10, 2012
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was notified by Lockheed Martin today that the company will reduce its workforce by 740 employees—with 32 layoffs targeting employees in San Diego. The...
