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  • 03.20.2013
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    U.S. Must Secure Its Gains in Afghanistan
    The war in Afghanistan is fast approaching an inflection point. This year, NATO military forces will transition from combat operations to a narrower mission limited to counter terrorism and training and assisting the Afghan security forces. In spite of the incredible achievements coalition and Afgh... More
  • 02.20.2013
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    Forced budget cuts a disaster for military
    Editor's note: Rep. Howard McKeon, a Republican from California, is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Sen. James Inhofe of Oklahoma is the senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee. (CNN) -- During the third and final presidential debate last October, President Obama ma... More
  • 02.13.2013
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    SOTU By The Numbers
    Last night during the State of the Union, the President claimed to have cut the deficit by $2.5 trillion since taking office. What’s NOT included in the President’s math? Stimulus = $831 billion Payroll Tax Holiday 1 = $111 billion Payroll Tax Holiday 2 = $89 billion Multiple unemployment insurance ... More
  • 12.12.2012
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    Our Economy & National Security Are At Risk
    Click to play video On Monday, I appeared on Bloomberg TV 's "Street Smart," to discuss how further defense cuts would not only affect our national security, but also have a negative impact on our economy. As the December 31st fiscal cliff deadline looms, we are facing the threat of devastating def... More
  • 10.23.2012
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    Sequestration Fact Check
    President Obama recently made news by claiming that sequestration was “not (my) idea” and “would not happen.” Unfortunately, President Obama was not truthful with the American people. Not only was sequestration his idea, he has also been absent when it comes to working with Republicans to replace t... More
  • 09.10.2012
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    Clearing of red tape needed for recovery
    By Buck McKeon America has always been a country founded on principled determination and the idea that it’s possible to make something out of nothing. In no state of our union is this pioneer spirit more pervasive than in California. But when you see foreclosure signs on your neighbors’ homes or “f... More
  • 07.30.2012
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    The danger of Obama’s inaction on sequestration
    By Howard P. “Buck” McKeon Only a handful of legislative days remain to resolve the devastating cuts to our military, known as sequestration, before the campaign trail becomes the sole focus of political activity. The false notion persists that the deadline is Jan. 2, when the Office of Management ... More
  • 07.26.2012
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    Stop the Red Tape
    Thanks to President Obama, America is experiencing the worst economic recovery since World War II. Small businesses along Main Street are struggling – and they’re discouraged. If you listen, they’ll tell you they’re strangling in red tape. Almost half of small business owners said they’re not hiring... More
  • 07.17.2012
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    Athletes from our district heading to London Olympics
    Congratulations to our district’s outstanding athletes who will represent our nation at the Olympic Games in London! Their enthusiasm and passion for excellence is an inspiration to our community. These athletes demonstrate initiative and work ethic far beyond what the American public can see. Thei... More
  • 07.02.2012
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    Damage done by Obamacare long before ruling
    By Buck McKeon I respect the U.S, Supreme Court’s ruling, and while I find it disappointing, it doesn’t change what we know to be true: Obamacare is a bad law that is wrong for America. The Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare is constitutional, not that it is a good or wise law. While no one can arg... More