News Articles 

'Health courts' offer cure
USA Today  - July 4, 2005
An editorial in the USA Today endorses Thornberry's health courts legislation.

Transformation
Armed Forces Journal - March 2005
Thornberry discusses the challenges of transforming our military.

The Next Threat
Forbes.com - September 20, 2004
Thornberry discusses the difficulties of improving our nation's cybersecurity.

Editorial: Thornberry right to take a stand: Congressman rails against deficit
Amarillo Globe News - March 20, 2004
Discretionary non-defense spending is first on Thornberry's hit list. He said in a recent interview that he would like to freeze growth on those budget items.

Thornberry: Hold the line
Amarillo Globe News - March 3, 2004
Going into the budget process, Thornberry said, holding the line on spending, with the natural outcome of a shrinking deficit, has to be a priority.

Remarks by the President on the One-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, D.C. - March 2, 2004
President Bush's speech marking the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Mac Thornberry: Congressional Agent of Cultural Change
Navy League of the United States - December 2003
Thornberry has carved out a reputation in Congress as an innovator on defense and homeland security issues.

Thornberry News Conference at Pentagon
United States Department of Defense - November 6, 2003
News transcript from Thornberry news conference at Pentagon.

Changes Needed to Medicare Bill, Thornberry says
Amarillo Globe News - July 3, 2003
U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry said he likely will not vote to approve the final U.S. House-Senate Medicare bill if reforms are not included.

Thornberry Hears Residents Concerns
Times Record News - May 28, 2003
About 30 residents voiced their concerns during the first of two town hall meetings the congressman is holding in North Texas this week.

Defense Bill to Benefit Amarillo
KAMR-TV - May 26, 2003
U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry says "That's mainly going to go for facility upgrades
to try to make sure that the buildings and the other things they have there ...

House Committee OKs More Money for Pantex
Amarillo Globe News - May 17, 2003
U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry, who serves on the committee (Armed Services), sought additional funds for Pantex and the Osprey.

Changing Military Culture is High Priority for Thornberry
Amarillo Globe News - May 3, 2003
Adapting the military to new 21st century challenges through personnel reforms aimed at making a culture change is a high priority for Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon, a key member of the Armed Services Committee.