Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Ike Skelton [D, MO-4]

Gates, Rice defend US-Iraq security agreement

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...the testimony from Rice and Gates. "I still have serious reservations about this agreement." Delahunt and others, notably Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, have expressed concern about the "vague" nature of the ag

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US Lawmakers Debate US-Iraq Security Accord

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Democrat Ike Skelton, said this week that while the US-Iraq accord contains some positive aspects, ...

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Iraq pact rewrites rules, calls for GIs' exit by 2012

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

"I am deeply troubled by the sections of the agreement that could result in US troops facing prosecution in Iraqi courts," Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo, ...

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Iraqi and American Critics of Security Pact Speak Up

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Representative Ike Skelton of Missouri, a Democrat who is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, warned that the agreement could subject American ...

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Under Iraq troop pact, U.S. can't leave any forces behind

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...am deeply troubled by the sections of the agreement that could result in U.S. troops facing prosecution in Iraqi courts," Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement. "I am also troubled by vague langu

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Top US officer comfortable with Iraq security deal

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...big challenges. U.S. forces already are leaving less volatile cities, where Iraqi forces have taken over security. Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the Armed Services Committee in the House of Representatives, also endorsed the security plan on

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Iraq, U.S. sign pact to pull troops out in three years

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...Iraqi courts to try U.S. soldiers for serious crimes committed while off duty, but only under very tight conditions. U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said he was "deeply troubled" by the sections of the agreement th

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Top US officer comfortable with Iraq security deal

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the Armed Services Committee in the House of Representatives, also endorsed the security plan on Monday, ...

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Iraq and US sign pact to pull troops out in 3 years

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, said he was "deeply troubled" by the sections of the agreement that ...

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U.S. military chief says Iraq conditions may change

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

...could prove difficult. "That will be a big challenge," Mullen said. Other U.S. reaction was less positive. U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri, Democratic chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee, said he was "deeply troubled" by

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Four added to Polio Hall of Fame at Warm Springs

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

... who developed the polio vaccine; and Ike Skelton, a US representative from Missouri since 1977 who was a patient at Warm Springs as a teen. ...

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Congress to hold hearing on F-22 parts plans

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

A spokeswoman for Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said it is not yet clear that the F-22 will survive under the ...

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DoD Spends Less Than Lawmakers Want on F-22 Parts

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

A spokeswoman for Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said Congressional intent is to spend enough money on the F-22 program to keep ...

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DoD spends less than lawmakers want on F-22s

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

A spokeswoman for Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said Congressional intent is to spend enough money on the F-22 program to keep ...

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Taylor: 10 ships likely in budget

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

He also expects Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., to continue to chair the Armed Services Committee. "I'm hoping the new president will keep Secretary (Robert) Gates ...

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Veteransâ€™ cemetery to come

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

I think we owe (US Rep.) Ike Skelton for moving this along,â€ said Spadoni, who is currently serving his second term on the Rolla City Council. ...

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MU center to help veterans on campus

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

...in an effort to lessen any stress and anxiety of transitioning from military life to academia," Fleisher said. U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., praised MU for the move, saying the university is establishing "a campus that is supportive and friendly to vete

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Pennsylvania Avenue Still Set for Disagreements

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

...the alternate engine program for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, is retiring. On the House side, Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) easily won a 17th term. But three of the most senior Republicans including Rep. Duncan Hunter (Calif.) did not se

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Pennsylvania Avenue Still Set for Disagreements

2008-11-09T00:00:00Z

On the House side, Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) easily won a 17th term. But three of the most senior Republicans including Rep. ...

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Scramble likely for seats on House Armed Services Committee

2008-11-06T00:00:00Z

There are some rumblings that House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton, D-Mo., wants a smaller panel, although a committee spokeswoman said she had not ...

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