Ike Skelton In The News
October 10, 2008 Biden unloads in Mid-Missouri; Obama partner attacks McCain.
...the availability of health care, update the nations infrastructure and make college affordable. He was joined on stage by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Lexington, and Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. Many in the crowd said they have personally been affected by
Source: Columbia Tribune
October 07, 2008 Franken, Coleman ads cross line between fact, fiction
It was actually Rep. Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat due to become chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, that introduced legislation in the House ...
October 06, 2008 Consequences of Inaction Would Undercut America’s Economy (Rep. Ike Skelton)
...who is a nationally well-known defense attorney, helped defend Oliver North during the Iran Contra Scandal. He is representing Stevens and does not talk to the press when the case is going on. Jim Mills : What’s the body language like? Does Ted Steve
October 04, 2008 Dade County Democrats hear from candidates, representatives
... Jay Nixon and presidential democrat candidate Barack Obama. The next meeting is 4 pm Oct. 13 and includes an open house reception for US Rep. Ike Skelton.
October 03, 2008 House approves $700B bailout
...to guarantee troubled assets, an alternative House Republicans sought. In Missouri, Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-5th District, and Ike Skelton, D-4th District, voted yes. Rep. Sam Graves, R-6th District, voted no. The Senate added additional provisions, inc
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
October 03, 2008 Cleaver backs bailout plan after voting against it Monday
Democrats Dennis Moore of Kansas and Ike Skelton of Missouri voted for it both times, while Democrat Nancy Boyda of Kansas and Republican Sam Graves of ...
October 02, 2008 Skelton Supported Bailout Bill, Draws Criticism from November Opponent
Two hundred five members of Congress voted in favor of the failed Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, and one of those voters was Congressman Ike Skelton ...
October 01, 2008 Submarine Missouri Reaches First Major Milestone
US Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, was the principal speaker for the ceremony. "All Missourians can take pride that a ...
September 30, 2008 Lawmakers React To Bailout
Representative Ike Skelton also supported that sentiment when he addressed Congress saying "While I support this particular bill, I urge Congress to ...
September 29, 2008 Editorial: Clarify need for airmen
...of clarity and unity isn’t helping their cause. “The more you explain it to me, the more I don’t understand it,” complained Rep. Ike Skelton, after Wynne fumbled the argument before the House Armed Services Committee on Feb. 7. No one held a gun
Source: Military Times
September 29, 2008 United front
...extensive look at the division of labor among the services to see whether it still makes sense given the changed threats. Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, championed the reappraisal of the roles and missions of th
Source: Military Times
September 29, 2008 12:39 pm Seven Missouri congressional seats not expected to change
Rep. Ike Skelton, dean of the stateâs congressional delegation, is seeking a 17th term in Missouriâs 4th District, south and east of Kansas City. ...
September 28, 2008 Electric Boat Lays The Keel For 7th Virginia-Class Sub
... commander of Submarine Group Two, and US Rep. Ike Skelton, a Democrat from Missouri who serves as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. ...
September 27, 2008 Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times
âI kind of feel like Mark Twain,â said Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., after Wynneâs explanation of Air Force manpower needs. âThe more you explain it to me, ...
September 27, 2008 Gear repair funds to go toward MRAPs
...extent possible, and I am happy to see the [Defense Department] finally acknowledge the true magnitude of this need,” Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chairman of the Armed Services Committee, said in a statement released Wednesday. The procurement of heavily
Source: Military Times
September 26, 2008 Airman of the Year reluctant to take praise
...at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., was the host of the awards ceremony, and he was joined by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. “These men and women are a
Source: Military Times
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September 25, 2008 Pentagon opposes splitting tanker between Boeing, Northrop
... and would further strain the resources of the department in a manner detrimental to our warfighters," Gates wrote in a letter to Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. ...
September 25, 2008 Air Force disciplines 15 officers in nuclear mishap
Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said in a statement, "The disciplinary actions announced today are regrettable, ...
September 24, 2008 3.9 percent raise clears Capitol Hill roadblock
...said if it takes “a number of votes” to get around procedural roadblocks, “we will have to do that.” A spokeswoman for Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., the House Armed Services Committee chairman and one of the key negotiators, said congressional staff
Source: Military Times
September 24, 2008 House, Senate agree to add third DDG 1000
... possible return to DDG 51 production,â according to an announcement from House Armed Services Committee chairman Rep. Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat. ...
September 23, 2008 Pay raise clears Capitol Hill roadblock
A spokeswoman for Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., the House Armed Services Committee chairman and one of the key negotiators, said congressional staff was putting ...
September 23, 2008 Picnic to support veterans draws large crowd
Congressman Ike Skelton was the guest speaker. His talk was brief, and emphasized the service and sacrifice of the veterans and their families. ...
September 22, 2008 Chillicothe Man To Ne Honored
Turner will be honored with the award along with US Rep. Ike Skelton of Lexington. One citizen and one state-elected official are selected annually for the ...
September 21, 2008 Leaders Pledge Support to Bring Missing Servicemembers Home
...a debt to ensure that, no matter what, we will do everything within our power to ensure that everyone comes home." U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri said that those who sign up to serve expect some hardships - tough training, time away from families an
Source: Air Force Link
September 21, 2008 Dry dock funds vital for shipyard
H., has done her part to bring important House members to PNS â Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Missouri, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. ...
September 20, 2008 Bush disability plan comes late in game
...appointed its negotiating team Monday, led by Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman. Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., the House Armed Services Committee chairman, is expected to lead the group of House negotiators. While the Hou
Source: Military Times
September 19, 2008 Tanker stories for thought â¦
Yesterday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates sent a letter to Rep. Ike Skelton, chairman on the House committee on Armed Services. In it, Gates essentially ...
September 19, 2008 Leaders Pledge Support to Bring Missing Servicemembers Home
...debt to ensure that, no matter what, we will do everything within our power to ensure that everyone comes home.” U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton of Missouri said that those who sign up to serve expect some hardships – tough training, time away from families
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
September 19, 2008 Congress finally approves authorization bill
...the Senate agreed to give up on plans to attach an expansion of federal hate-crimes legislation to the defense bill. Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., the House Armed Services Committee chairman who headed the negotiating conference where the compromise bill was
Source: Military Times
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