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Henry E. Brown, Jr.

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October 30, 2009
Brown Reacts to News thatGITMO Detainees May Be Relocated to Charleston
WASHINGTON- In light of breaking news that terrorist detainees at the Guantanamo Bay facility may soon be relocated to the Naval Consolidated Brig in Hanahan, South Carolina where they likely could face trial, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC), an original cosponsor of the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act, made the following statement: Full Story »

July 21, 2009
Brown Statement on the Delay of Administration's Six-Month Report on GITMO Terrorist Prison
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) issued the following statement after the Administration delayed its six-month report, as ordered by the President’s executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay terrorist prison by January 2010: Full Story »

June 10, 2009
Brown on the Importation of First GITMO Prisoner to US Soil
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) issued the following statement on Guantanamo Bay terrorist prisoner Ahmed Khalfan that has been transferred and is now being tried in New York City: Full Story »

May 7, 2009
Brown Joins the Charge for the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Henry E Brown, Jr. (R-SC) joined his fellow House Republicans in cosponsoring the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act, legislation aimed at stopping the transfer or release of terrorists held at the Guantanamo Bay prison into the United States. Full Story »

April 29, 2009
Brown Demands that National Security Come First
Washington, D.C.- As today is President Obama’s 100th day in office, Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) made the following comments on the President’s national security policies: Full Story »

April 17, 2009
Brown: DHS Accusations "Unacceptable"
WASHINGTON, DC – As the Ranking Member on the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC), issued the following statement on a Department of Homeland Security report that characterizes veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan as vulnerable for recruitment into “terrorist groups”: Full Story »

February 19, 2009
Brown Continues to Block Gitmo Detainees from the First District
Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (R-SC) reaffirmed his commitment to the safety and security of this country when he signed Military Families United’s pledge to forbid the detainees at the terrorist detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be relocated into the First District of South Carolina. The letter asked each member of Congress if they were willing to provide housing to the detainees at Guantanamo Bay upon the closure of the facility within the year. Full Story »

January 22, 2009
Brown Urges Congress to Make Ultimate Decision on Gitmo Detainees
WASHINGTON - Today, President Obama issued an executive order for the full closure of the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This action has been anticipated since Obama’s inauguration and follows his orders, just hours after taking office yesterday, to halt the military trials of the remaining detainees at Guantanamo. In response to the President’s announcement, Congressman Henry E. Brown (R-SC) made the following statement:   Full Story »

November 19, 2008
Brown Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Transfer of Gitmo Detainees to Charleston
WASHINGTON- Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (SC) made the following statement today after introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of funds to transfer any of the hundreds of individuals currently held at the United States Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, South Carolina: Full Story »

September 11, 2008
Brown Reflects on September 11, 2001
WASHINGTON, DC- This morning, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC), joined many of his colleagues in honoring the lives of those who perished in the September 11th attacks at the dedication of the Pentagon Memorial.  After the ceremony on the Pentagon grounds, Congressman Brown made the following statement: Full Story »

September 9, 2008
Brown Votes to Halt Mexican Trucks at the Border
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, applauded the House’s decision to prohibit the Department of Transportation (DOT) from continuing with a pilot program involving cross-border trucking with Mexico. H.R. 6630, a bill co-sponsored by Brown, would stop both Mexican trucks and contaminated food from entering the country. After today’s action, Congressman Brown made the following statement: Full Story »

June 19, 2007
Congressmen Brown and Clyburn Honor the Charleston Firefighters by Leading a Moment of Silence on the House Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – First District Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. and House Majority Whip and Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn led the U.S. House of Representatives today in a moment of silence to honor the nine fallen Charleston firefighters.  They made the following statements on the floor followed by the moment of silence. Full Story »

January, 2007 Newsletter Jan 30, 2007  -   The 110th Congress was sworn in at noon on Thursday, January 4th. I am honored to begin serving my fourth term as the Representative for the First Congressional District. President Bush delivered his State of the Union address on January 23rd. The President's speech illustrates his conti... More

Congressman Henry Brown's Statement on the President's State of the Union Address Jan 23, 2007  -   Congressman Henry E. Brown Jr. (SC-01) made the following statement concerning President Bush's State of the Union Address: "The President's speech illustrates his continued commitment to addressing our nation's most vital domestic and foreign policy issues. Renewable alternative en... More

Congressman Brown Responds to Call for Additional Troops in Iraq Jan 10, 2007  -   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: "President Bush's strategy for Iraq is as important as the number of increased American forces. This plan to increase troop st... More

FEMA Announces Federal Funds for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs Dec 13, 2006  -   Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) announced today that federal funds totaling more than $535,000 have been awarded to the five counties that comprise the First Congressional District to help prevent homelessness, and feed and shelter the hungry and homeless. These grants are administere... More

Statement by Congressman Henry Brown on the Release of Iraq Study Group Report Dec 6, 2006  -   Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) today reacted to the release of the Iraq Study Group Report. "South Carolina's First District has a high percentage of active and retired military personnel that are directly impacted by the war in Iraq, and I would like to thank them for their serv... More

Congressman Brown Pays Tribute to Nation's Veterans Nov 10, 2006  -   In observance of Veterans' Day, Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) offered a tribute to the nation's veterans for their sacrifices and service in defense of our freedom. "We should all take the opportunity to thank those who have served and those who are presently serving to preserve... More

October, 2006 Newsletter Oct 27, 2006  -   It's time to adjust the clocks as Daylight Savings Time ends for another year. On October 29th at 2:00 a.m., clocks should be turned back one hour. The next adjustment will occur on March 11, 2007. The earlier start is a part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Secretary of Energy will re... More

Brown Praises Bush's Signing of the 'Secure Fence Act' Oct 26, 2006  -   Congressman Henry Brown (SC-1) today issued the following statement upon President Bush's signing of H.R. 6061, the "Secure Fence Act." "I applaud the President's signing of the 'Secure Fence Act.' This bill is a key part of Republicans' efforts to strengthen border security and stem th... More

Brown Welcomes New EDO Facility Oct 20, 2006  -   Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) today congratulated EDO Corporation on completion of their new facility in Charleston and expressed optimism for the facility's continued growth. "I am pleased to extend my congratulations to EDO as we cut the ribbon on this new facility," said Brow... More

Naval Enlisted Reserve Association Meets in Charleston Oct 19, 2006  -   The National Conference of the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association (NERA) convened in Charleston this week and Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. (R-SC) welcomed the group to the Port City. "The relationship between Charleston and the U.S. Navy the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Marines goes ... More