In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) is leading the effort to renew critical investments in the C130J “Super Hercules” program. Manufactured in Marietta, Georgia, the C-130 is the longest continuously running military production line in history. “Strengthening our investment in the C-130J production line has critical implications for Georgia’s 11th district," said Rep. Loudermilk. "This program contributes needed support and resources to our militar...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after voting for the VETERAN Act, which gives veterans the option to use tax credits to purchase private health insurance: “Our veterans have sacrificed a great deal for us and, in return, we should keep our promises to them. That includes providing quality health care options. If the VA is not meeting their needs, then they should be able to have health care choices that do. Common sense, market-based approaches to health care work best for ...
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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after returning from the congressional baseball practice where he was when the shooting took place: “Today’s attack was a senseless act of evil and hatred. I was there this morning, along with my Chief of Staff and, thankfully, he and I are okay. If it hadn’t been for the two Capitol Police officers there, courageously protecting us and returning fire, I don’t know how many of us would still be here. Many of my good friends were injured...
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Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement today on the passage of legislation that will improve the standard of care for America’s veterans: "Our veterans deserve to receive the care they were promised when they signed up to serve our nation. The Veterans Administration, for too long, has been wrought with corruption, scandal, and ineffectiveness. At the core of the problem is federal law that prioritizes protecting the jobs of bad employees over ensuring quality care for veterans. "...
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Rep. Loudermilk will accompany Vice President Mike Pence on Air Force Two on Friday, June 9, 2017, to recognize local military personnel and their families at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. “Dobbins Air Reserve Base is the world’s foremost multi-service reserve training base,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “Dobbins provides crucial training and support for army, marine, navy, and air force reservists and has a significant economic impact on Georgia’s 11th District. I am honored to join Vice President Mike Pe...
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