by admin | Jun 23, 2004 | Military, Politics / Govt
The U.S. House approves a bigger Defense budget, but expresses concern about the stress our military is under. $418-Billion to be spent in 2005 on Defense, just about what President George W. Bush requested. Included is $25-Billion for the wars in Iraq and...
by admin | Jun 6, 2004 | Military
Ceremonies commemorating the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion have given U.S. servicemen who took part in the assault the opportunity to return to France to be honored and to honor their fallen comrades. West-central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton, the ranking...
by admin | May 19, 2004 | Military, Politics / Govt
Congress opens debate this week on bills carrying almost $450-Billion for military spending. Missouri’s top Congressman on defense matters says that’s not enough to get the job done in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congressman Ike Skelton of Lexington, the top...
by admin | May 5, 2004 | Military
Two lawmakers from Missouri agree the images of abuse of Iraqi prisoners by Americans are terrible and undermine much of the good being done in the country. Senator Christopher Bond worries the images could make some think now and in the future that that kind of...
by admin | Dec 19, 2003 | Crime / Courts
West Central Missouri Congressman Ike Skelton, the ranking Democrat on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, says “too bad” to the prospect of European allies being upset that an Iraqi court could sentence Saddam Hussein to death. The death penalty is...
