Congress voted Thursday to pass the National Defense Authorization Act without a Cemex bill, despite efforts by Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste and future SCV congressman, state Sen. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, said Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Congressman-elect Steve Knight, who’s set to take McKeon’s place in January, said he made efforts to try ...
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Congressman McKeon Responds To White House’s Landmine Policy
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, released a statement in response to President Barack Obama’s pledge to eliminate the United States’ use of anti-personnel landmines on Tuesday, officials said.
Read More »McKeon Honors Santa Clarita Students Headed To Military Academies
Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a luncheon recently at College of the Canyons for 10 high school students from the 25th Congressional District appointed to U.S. military service academies and preparatory schools. Each year, members of Congress submit nominations of students from their districts for admissions to one of the four service academies - the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. There were 10 students from the 25th Congressional District who have been offered appointments to the four U.S. Service Academies.
Read More »Congressman McKeon To Host Grant Workshop At COC University Center
Congressman McKeon’s district staff, in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau and College of the Canyons, presents the 2013 Grant Workshop on Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. to be held at the College of the Canyons University Center facility.
Read More »Valencia FASTFRAME Hosts Eighth Annual Congressional Art Contest
FASTFRAME Valencia hosted eighth annual Congressional Art Competition; Michaela Jenkins, 17, of Palmdale
Read More »Congressman McKeon Awards Local College Student With Congressional Medal
Today, Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, awarded local Santa Clarita resident Derek Faraldo the Bronze Congressional Medal for his participation in The Congressional Award Program. Congressmen Buck McKeon presented the medal to Derek in his Washington, D.C. office. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “The Congressional Medal awards young people who show ...
Read More »Congressman McKeon Decries Military Spending Cuts
Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, hosted a news conference Friday to discuss the impact of sequestration cuts, as President Barack Obama huddled Friday with congressional leaders at the White House. While Obama looked to rally support ahead of the inevitable cuts, McKeon decried the impact of hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to our armed forces, as the ...
Read More »House Committee Issues Response To Hearings On Lackland Scandal
Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, listened to testimony that revealed a culture of covering up that needs to be stopped, during a hearing the House Armed Services Committee held this week, a committee official said Thursday. “Our hearings are always designed to inform (the committee’s) legislation,” said Claude Chafin, spokesman for the House Armed Services Committee, discussing the purpose ...
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