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Veterans
Taking care of our veterans is of utmost importance. Alabama's Fifth Congressional District contributes heavily to America's defense and, hence, has a large veteran population. Congressman Brooks will work hard to help our veterans in the same way they have helped fight for America.
Brooks is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, which provides limited oversight of veteran’s matters.For more information concerning Veteran's issues, please contact Congressman Brooks' Washington, DC office.
Press Releases
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Rep. Brooks' Statement on the Murder of Ambassador Stevens
09/12/12Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House condemning the assassination of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, John Christopher Stevens, and three other Americans.
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Rep. Brooks' Amendment to Protect U.S. Missile Intelligence Passes
07/19/12Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) announced the passage of his limitation amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
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Rep. Brooks Condemns Defense Cuts on FOX News Live
07/18/12Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) appeared on the FOX News Live show DEFCON-3 with host and national security analyst KT McFarland.
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In The News
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Al.com: Raytheon opens Redstone facility with eye on February date for first SM-6 integration
11/26/12HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Raytheon held ribbon cutting ceremonies for its new $75 million missile integration and testing facility at Redstone Arsenal Monday. Now, company officials said, it's time to get to work.
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Al.com: Sequestration could have more than $2.5 billion impact to Alabama's economy
11/16/12A $1 billion cut in military contract spending in Alabama through sequestration could mean a $2.5 billion impact to Alabama's economy, according to experts, and that's before the state deals with the trickle-down effect such losses could have on r
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WHNT: Deadline Draws Near For Potentially Crippling Defense Cuts
11/11/12HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(WHNT) – All eyes are now on the White House and Congress with massive defense cuts set to take effect in just a matter of weeks, dealing a potentially devastating blow to north Alabama.
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