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 | House passes funding for defense, veterans, and military construction
U.S. HOUSE PASSES FUNDING FOR DEFENSE, VETERANS, AND MILITARY CONSTRUCTION - 9/24/2008
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| U.S. House Armed Services Committee authorizes nearly $1.6 billion for Fort Bliss
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $531.4 billion in spending for the Department of Defense. - 5/19/2008
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| Children’s Defense Funds names Rep. Reyes one of “Best Representatives for Children”
The Children’s Defense Fund Action Council named Congressman Reyes one of the “Best Representatives for Children.” - 2/28/2008
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| Reyes: “Poor leadership and coordination” in implementing ID checks at borders
Stating that “security is an important component of our nation’s homeland defense,” but that DHS's “hastily-devised and implemented tactics” place an undue burden on border families, Congressman Reyes urged DHS Secretary Chertoff to reconsider the planned January 31 implementation of identification rules. - 1/24/2008
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| U.S. House clears defense authorization bill for President
The U.S. House passes fiscal year 2008 authorization bill to strengthen our military, support our troops and military families, and improve military readiness. - 12/12/2007
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| $635 million for El Paso in defense bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Reyes supported the bill, which will provide over $635 million for construction projects in El Paso. - 5/17/2007
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| El Paso wins $936,500 to help prepare for Fort Bliss expansion
The Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment awarded the City of El Paso a $936,500 grant to help prepare for the expansion of Fort Bliss. - 2/12/2007
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| Hoyer-Skelton-Reyes Letter to Gates and Negroponte
Congressman Reyes sent a letter with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton to the DNI and Secretary of Defense expressing concern about the DoD IG report on pre-Iraq war activities. - 2/12/2007
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| Reyes responds to Gates’ confirmation as Secretary of Defense
The Senate voted today to confirm Robert Gates as U.S. Secretary of Defense. Congressman Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso, TX, the incoming Chair of House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to Gates’ confirmation. - 12/6/2006
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| House completes FY07 Defense Authorization Act
The House passed HR 5122, the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2007, which sets the policies, programs and funding levels for the nation’s military. - 9/29/2006
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| $540 million for El Paso in defense bill
The House of Representatives passes the fiscal year 2007 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes $540 million for El Paso. - 5/11/2006
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| Bill promoting education, language skills introduced in House of Representatives
Congressman Reyes introduces the 21st Century National Defense Education Act, which aims to improve students' math and science skills. - 2/6/2006
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| Defense bills include millions for Fort Bliss
Millions in federal funding for Fort Bliss and the El Paso region were included in the yearly defense bills. - 12/20/2005
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| Economic Development for El Paso
El Paso leaders work with defense representatives to improve El Paso's economy. - 10/11/2005
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| BRAC Commission approves Fort Bliss gains
The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission voted in favor of the Pentagon’s proposed gains for Fort Bliss today. - 8/24/2005
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| Funding for Fort Bliss, White Sands passes House
The House passes the 2006 defense spending bill, which includes funding for Fort Bliss, El Paso and the surrounding communities. - 6/20/2005
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| Defense bill includes millions for Fort Bliss
Millions in federal funding for Fort Bliss, Joint Task Force-North, El Paso area businesses and military personnel and their families is included in the 2006 Defense Authorization bill. - 5/25/2005
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| El Paso gains big from BRAC
The U.S. Department of Defense released its 2005 BRAC report today, detailing good news for the El Paso region. - 5/13/2005
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| $5 million slated to improve traffic at Fort Bliss
Congressman Reyes secures $4 million in the National Defense Authorization Act for 2006 for traffic improvements at Fort Bliss. - 5/12/2005
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| U.S. House passes $300 million for Fort Bliss
$300 million in defense funding for Fort Bliss and El Paso is one step closer to approval following today's passage of the Emergency Supplemental bill. - 5/5/2005
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| Reyes speaks at groundbreaking of new Air and Missile Defense training center
Congressman Reyes speaks at the groundbreaking of the new Air and Missile Defense training center at Fort Bliss today. - 4/18/2005
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| Column: "New Defense Funding Benefits El Paso, Troops"
Congressman Reyes' weekly column: "New Defense Funding Benefits El Paso, Troops" - 3/31/2005
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| Reyes' legislation would pay life insurance premiums for military personnel
Congressman Reyes introduces the Ruben Estrella-Soto Act of 2005, which would require the Department of Defense to pay monthly premiums for the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance program. - 2/1/2005
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| Congress on the Border: Defense symposium in El Paso
Congressman Reyes' weekly television show features General Gordon Sullivan (RET), President of AUSA (Association for the United States Army). - 11/30/2004
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| 2005 Defense Authorization Bill and Military Construction Bill support El Paso military and veterans
El Paso's regional military facilities, military personnel and veterans benefit from defense bills passed in the House of Representatives. - 10/9/2004
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| Important decisions regarding missile defense
Congressman Reyes and Congressman John Spratt (D-SC) write President Bush and Senator Kerry highlighting critical aspects of missile defense. - 9/30/2004
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| Reyes comments on U.S. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld's visit to Fort Bliss
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visits with soldiers at Fort Bliss. - 8/24/2004
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| Millions for Fort Bliss clears next hurdle
Millions for Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base included in FY05 Defense Appropriations bill. - 6/22/2004
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| Fort Bliss slated to receive millions in defense budget
Funding for Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range is included in the FY2005 Defense Authorization bill. - 5/13/2004
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| 2004 Defense Authorization Act supports troops, but leaves others behind
Congressman Reyes released the following statement regarding the fiscal year 2004 Defense Authorization Act. - 11/7/2003
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