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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 Convenes First Army Aviation Caucus Meeting of the 113th Congress, Announces New Co-Chair
02/05/13Washington, D.C. – This morning Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) convened the first meeting of the Army Aviation Caucus in the 113th Congress, welcoming on board Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY) as the new Co-Chair.
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Rep. Brooks Questions Secretary Clinton on Benghazi Tragedy
01/23/13Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, questioned U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the misinformation provided by the White House via U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice.
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Rep. Brooks Announces 113th Congress Committee Assignments
01/04/13Washington, D.C. – Today the GOP Conference voted on and approved Rep. Mo Brooks' (AL-05) committee assignments in the 113th Congress. Rep. Brooks will continue on the influential House Armed Services and Science, Space and Technology Committees
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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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