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October 8, 2009
Brown Slams Democrats for Piling Political Priorities on the Backs of Our Troops
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. issued the following statement after House Democrats tacked a completely unrelated and unconstitutional “hate crimes” bill onto the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, funding for military operations that is traditionally free from political manipulation: Full Story » June 16, 2009
Brown Slams Democrats For Playing Politics with Troops
WASHINGTON- Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R- SC) expressed disappointment with the $105.8 billion FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act Conference Report that was passed in the House today. Citing the large amounts of nonessential spending and the reduced financial support for our troops in Iraq in Afghanistan, Brown made the following statement on the conference report after the vote: Full Story » May 14, 2009
Brown Backs Continued Funding of Our Troops at Home and Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) joined his colleagues in bipartisan support of H.R. 2346, the War Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 (bill summary), to fund our ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. After its passage, Congressman Brown made the following statement: Full Story » September 25, 2008
Brown Commends Funding for Troops, Veterans and National Security
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the House passed the legislation that will ensure continued operations of the federal government into next spring while also providing critically important funding for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs. Following the passage of the legislation, which funds our warfighters, port security and first responder programs, and includes historic funding for veterans’ programs, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) made the following statement:
Full Story » September 25, 2008
Brown Works to Recognize and Provide for Our Nation's Bravest
WASHINGTON, DC. – Today, the House passed legislation originally authored by Congressmen Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) and Mike H. Michaud (D-ME) that will allow for a dramatic increase in the monthly pension provided to the living Medal of Honor recipients through the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are currently 100 living recipients, nearly half of which received their Medals more than 50 years ago while serving in World War II or Korea. After passage of the legislation, Congressman Brown made the following statement:
Full Story » September 9, 2008
Henry Brown's Statement on President Bush's Announcement of U.S. Troop Reductions in Iraq
WASHINGTON, DC – Following President Bush’s announcement of troop reductions in Iraq, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) released the following statement:
Full Story » June 19, 2008
Brown Statement On Troop Funding And Education Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Following today’s passage of a bipartisan agreement to provide the much needed support for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (S.C.) made the following statement: Full Story » May 15, 2008
Congressman Brown Fights For Troops
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (S.C.) voted to provide funding for troops and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Brown rejected an amendment offered that included an additional $66 billion in domestic spending and a $51.6 billion tax increase.
Full Story » September 18, 2007
Brown Supports Troops, Mission in Iraq
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Henry Brown and his colleagues in the House and Senate were joined by hundreds of Iraq War Veterans and their Blue and Gold Star families at a ‘Vets for Freedom’ rally to support our mission in Iraq and Afghanistan. On the heels of the positive testimony given last week by General David Petreaus, members of Congress came together to show their support for the troops who are making progress in Iraq and Afghanistan. Among those in attendance were Senator Joe Lieberman and Senator Lindsey Graham.
Full Story » September 11, 2007
'We Must Never Forget'
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Henry Brown joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives Monday evening in a ceremony honoring the lives of those who perished in the September 11th attacks.
Full Story » September 10, 2007
'Progress in Iraq'
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Henry Brown (SC-01) issued the following statement following the testimony from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker:
Full Story » May 24, 2007
Congressman Henry Brown Votes to Provide Vital Funding for American Troops
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC-01) tonight made the following statement after casting his vote for the emergency war supplemental: Full Story » May 17, 2007
Representative Brown Votes for FY08 Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC-01) today cast his vote in support of H.R.1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. This legislation authorizes defense programs for the FY08 fiscal year, including authorization for ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and sets the policy framework for the Pentagon for the coming year. Full Story » May 2, 2007
Congressman Henry Brown Votes to Affirm the President’s Veto of the Democrat ‘Cut and Run’ Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC-01) today made the following statement after casting his vote to sustain President Bush's veto of the Defense Supplemental Funding Bill: Full Story » January 23, 2007
Congressman Henry Brown's Statement on the President's State of the Union Address
Washington, Jan 23 - Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (SC-01) made the following statement concerning President Bush’s State of the Union Address:
Full Story » January 10, 2007
Congressman Brown Responds to Call for Additional Troops in Iraq
Washington, Jan 10 - Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) issued the following statement concerning the expected call by President Bush for additional troops to be deployed to Iraq:
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