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Mike in the Middle East
Monday, January 12th, 2009Watch Mike’s video of his Christmas trip to the Middle East.
Archive for the 'Global War on Terror' Category
General Petraeus steps down, General Odierno assumes new role of Combatant Commander
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008Today is General David Petraeus’ last day in command of our troops in Iraq. General Petraeus devoted his life to this country, and his exemplary service in this fight made him the most knowledgeable and credible on the situation on the ground in Iraq. Today, General Ray Odierno assumed his role of Commanding General of [...]
Seven Years Later
Thursday, September 11th, 2008Today marks the seventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks. That day will be recorded as one of the most tragic and horrific in the history of our nation; a day when we once again lost our innocence. On that morning, every American woke up to a new kind of terror and a life forever [...]
Podcast: War Supplemental, FISA & Estate Tax
Friday, June 20th, 2008Mike discusses this week’s legislative agenda and new legislation he has authored to protect family farms and small businesses from the Estate Tax.
Podcast: Back from Afghanistan and Pakistan
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Mike discusses his recent trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Podcast: This Week in Congress
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Mike discusses the progress made on the 2008 Farm Bill and the recent appointment of General Petraeus as the Commander of Central Command.
Readiness of the US Army
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Mike questions General Richard A. Cody, Vice Chief of Staff for the United States Army and General Robert Magnus, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps following General Petraeus testimony in Congress.
Podcast: Democrat Budget
Friday, March 14th, 2008Mike discusses the passage of the FY 2009 Budget and the terrorist surveillance program.
Podcast: Farm Bill and FISA
Friday, February 15th, 2008Mike discusses this week’s activities in the House including actions on the 2008 Farm Bill and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
9/11: Six Years Later
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007Today marks the Sixth Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. On that fateful Tuesday morning, America awoke to scenes of unimaginable horror and the reality of an uncertain future in a forever changed world. We, as a country, lost our innocence and realized the ruthless brutality of those who wish to eradicate our freedoms [...]
