| Jan. 14, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into White Supremacy, Extremism in the Military
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "I voted to support the bipartisan 2021 NDAA and I'll support it again to override the President's unforgivable and reckless veto. My vote supports pay raises for troops and the removal of Confederate generals' names on American bases."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The findings of the Fort Hood review are clear: we must do more to address sexual assault and harassment there, at the 416th in IL, and all across our military."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's decision to draw down troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq recklessly undermines American leverage amid ongoing peace talks and attempts to release American captives, including Illinoisan Mark Frerichs. My full statement:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Durbin Statement On President Trump's Decision To Draw Down Troop Levels In Afghanistan And Iraq
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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Kinzinger Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Troops from Middle East
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Rep. Adam Kinzinger
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| Nov. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "My thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Jeremy Cain and his family as they mourn his tragic loss."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Congratulations to Illinois' own Sydney Barber, who will become the first Black female brigade commander in the history of the U.S Naval Academy. Keep making Illinois proud, Midshipman Barber!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Letter to Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Protect Air National Guard Aircraft from Elimination
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Letter to Scott Levins, Dir. of the National Personnel Records Center - Reps. Van Taylor, Jimmy Panetta Urge NPRC to Resume Processing Military Personnel Records
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Rep. Adam Kinzinger, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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Letter to General Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau - Feinstein, Wyden, Leahy, Schumer, Merkley, Colleagues Ask National Guard for Wildfire Readiness Assessment
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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RELEASE: Bustos Slams Defense Dept.'s Failure to Answer Why Certain States are Favored in COVID-19 National Guard Response
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Rep. Cheri Bustos
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| Oct. 14, 2020
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Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Durbin Cosponsors Legislation To Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional, Including For Military Members And Federal Employees
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Because businesses are rejecting the President's irresponsible payroll tax deferral, he has cornered federal employees & service members into this irresponsible tax scheme to save face. Public servants should be able to opt out of this policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property
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Rep. Cheri Bustos, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Duckworth Statement in Response to Reports Military Considered Using "heat Ray' Devices Against D.C. Protestors
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth
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| Sept. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Durbin Condemns President Trump's Reopening Comments Disparaging U.S. Service Members On Senate Floor
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I spoke w/ @ChiefNGB to thank him for @NationalGuard 's support in fighting #COVID19, but this crisis isn't over. The President must restore full federal funding to ensure Guardsmen can continue to run the food banks & testing sites states desperately need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor with @SenDuckworth to speak out against President Trump's reported comments disparaging U.S. servicemembers, where he allegedly called those who were injured or killed in battle "losers" and "suckers." Watch live here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The State of Illinois and the men and women of America's military are blessed to have the clear, courageous voice of @SenDuckworth . And I am fortunate to call her my colleague and friend."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "In just the last few months President Trump has let Putin get away with: Poisoning his opposition Putting bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Ramming US military personnel in Syria All without saying a word. Putin has him wrapped around his finger."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Mark Frerichs has been a prisoner in Afghanistan since January. His release should be a top priority for the Trump Admin as it negotiates a possible US withdrawal. As @SenDuckworth & I told the President last month--we stand ready to help however we can."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Still waiting for President Trump to speak up in support of the brave Belarusians aspiring for freedom after a sham election... or about poisoned Russian opposition leader Navalny... or reported Russian bounties on American troops."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The @NationalGuard has been critical in implementing testing plans & supporting medical professionals during the #COVID19 crisis. The federal government must pay the full cost of keeping Guardsmen on the ground as states struggle with their own significant revenue loss."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Haaland, Bustos, Rose Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Equal Response for National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts
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Rep. Cheri Bustos, ...
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "American servicemembers rely on @USPS for the delivery of medications, bills, letters from home, and so much more--including ballots. Any attempt to make absentee voting more difficult amounts to disenfranchising the very Americans serving & sacrificing on the frontlines."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - Waltz, Haaland Urge Dept. of Defense to Close Child Care Gaps for Military Families
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Rep. Cheri Bustos, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense - Durbin To Esper: Justify Why Troops Will Be Removed From Germany
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump's decision to remove American troops from Germany--on the basis of a grudge--will only benefit Russian interests. If there is any coherent or definitive justification for this action, then @EsperDOD has a responsibility to provide it to the American people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Durbin Slams Trump Administration Decision To Remove 12,000 Troops From Germany
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "This is shameful. American service members deserve better from their Commander in Chief. I've been briefed by General Milley & CIA Director Haspel on the bounties. The President should talk with his own military & intelligence leaders before dismissing this as "fake news.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Moving troops out of key NATO country, out of petty spite, is yet another step the Trump Admin has taken to strengthen Putin's hand in the region. Making U.S. taxpayers pay billions for this policy is absurd."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @SecArmy today about protecting our soldiers from harassment, bias, and intolerance. Every soldier is entitled to same level of respect and opportunity while wearing the uniform."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions to Support Servicemembers and Enhance Military Modernization Efforts
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth
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| July 22, 2020
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Quigley Provision to Protect Service Members from COVID-19 Passes House
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| July 22, 2020
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Schneider Amendments to support Veteran Entrepreneurs and Fight Domestic Terror included in Final Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| July 21, 2020
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Davis Supports Bipartisan NDAA, Includes Increased Support for Armed Forces and Davis' Counting All Military Votes Act
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Rep. Rodney Davis
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