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Rep. Rob Bishop Lauds Passage of Bill to End Sequestration
Sep 13, 2012
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WASHINGTON—Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) today voted in support of the National Security and Job Protection Act (H.R. 6365), which provides a clear roadmap to the repeal of sequestration. Specifically, this legislation guarantees that the FY2013 sequester scheduled to occur on January 2, 2013 woul...
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House Defense Authorization Act Passes House, Includes Bishop Amendments
May 18, 2012
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WASHINGTON– Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation to authorize annual funding for U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) programs. This legislation is known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Today, the House passed the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2013. Congressman Rob Bi...
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Hatch, Lee, Bishop Welcome Air Force Secretary to Hill Air Force Base
Mar 26, 2012
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U.S. Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) today welcomed the Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, to Hill Air Force Base. During the visit, the members of Utah’s congressional delegation toured the base with the Secretary and showcased Hill’s indust...
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HATCH, BISHOP MEET WITH SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIALS
Mar 21, 2012
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U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) met today with senior Defense Department officials to discuss the Defense Department’s plans to maintain our country’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) solid rocket motor industrial base. Present at today’s meeting was Madelyn C...
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Falcon Hill's lead-off hitter provides exciting start for project's bold future
Mar 15, 2012
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By Bryon Saxton, Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau March 15, 2012 The ribbon cutting for the five-story Falcon Hill ICBM building further "cements" the viability of Hill Air Force Base and its future in remaining the state's largest single-site employer, officials said. Dignitaries, along with a crowd...
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Heritage Foundation: The National Defense Authorization Act and Military Detention of U.S. Citizens
Mar 14, 2012
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BACKGROUND The National Defense Authorization Act and Military Detention of U.S. Citizens For the 50th consecutive year, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2012 provides funding and authorities for the U.S. military. It also includes several policy provisions regarding the...
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Bishop Relays Concern Over Possible New Rounds of BRAC
Jan 26, 2012
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Congressman Bishop (R-UT) today expressed concern over U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s reported plans to recommend that Congress authorize a new round of Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC), with the process beginning as early as next year. “We have a constitutional obligation to provide for ...
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GOVERNOR HERBERT, UTAH CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REACT TO ANNOUNCEMENT ON HILL AIR FORCE BASE
Nov 2, 2011
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Utah Governor Gary Herbert and Utah’s entire congressional delegation, including Utah Senators Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee, and Congressmen Rob Bishop, Jim Matheson and Jason Chaffetz, today expressed deep concerns with the Air Force’s decision to eliminate jobs at Hill Air Force Base. The Governor and...
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Two Bishop Bills Pass the House and Head to Senate
Oct 3, 2011
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Two bills authored by Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), the Utah National Guard Readiness Act [H.R. 686] and the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011[H.R. 765], passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives. Both bills must now be considered and passed by the U.S. Senate befo...
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Bishop Hails Air Force Decision to Bring F-35s to Utah
Jul 29, 2010
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Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01) announced that he was informed this morning by top Air Force Officials that Hill Air Force Base (AFB) has been selected as the Air Force’s “preferred alternative” for the location of the first two operational squadrons of the new, advanced F-35 stealth fighter beginnin...
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