H.Res.992 - Honoring the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States.

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2/14/2008--Introduced.Honors the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. Commends the service of approximately 130,000 military mothers who have deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa in support of
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2/14/2008--Introduced.
Honors the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. Commends the service of approximately 130,000 military mothers who have deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa in support of the Global War on Terror.

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05/12/08
Why Salute Some Military Moms—But Not All?

CMR has analyzed a well-meaning but problematic resolution, H. Res. 992, which would salute only military mothers who deploy to the warzone, leaving their children behind. Read more here. In a separate commentary , the mother of five ...

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05/08/08
The Tank on National Review Online

The problem is that H. Res. 992 discriminates between mothers, based on the choices that they make. It only recognizes military mothers who deploy to war zones, leaving their children to be cared for by others for many months. ...

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03/24/08
Cynthia McKinney Is A Disgrace To America | TAMPA PIRATE

Voted no H RES 992: Urging the President to Appoint a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan. Voted no on H RES 723: Calling on the President to Take Immediate Steps to Help Improve the Security Situation in Darfur, Sudan, With Specific ...

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