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  • Westmoreland honors district's veterans at WWII Memorial
    Sep 22, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today met with west Georgia World War II veterans at the WWII Monument in Washington. Approximately 100 veterans took part in the visit, which also included trips to the Korean and Vietnam memorials and to Arlington National Cemetery. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans... More
  • Augusta VA Center perfect fit for honoring Norwood
    Oct 23, 2007  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland praised the unanimous House passage today of a bill to rename the Augusta, Ga., VA Medical Center in honor of former Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-Ga.), who died earlier this year.“In my opinion, naming the Augusta VA Medical Center after Charlie Norwood is the perfect fit,” We... More
  • Westmoreland votes ‘yes’ on war spending bill
    May 24, 2007  - After opposing Democrats’ attempts in previous bills to set timetables for surrender in Iraq, U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland today voted in favor of the latest war spending legislation after Democrats backed off of their demands for withdrawal timetables.“It took 110 days from the time that the preside... More
  • Westmoreland optimistic on Iraq compromise
    May 23, 2007  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland on Wednesday hailed the progress in the war spending bill negotiations, saying we’re moving in a more positive direction by eliminating withdrawal timetables from the legislation. “It’s taken far too long in this time of war, but we’re finally seeing the outlines of ... More
  • Honoring the Life of Sergeant Mike Stokely
    May 3, 2006  -   HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT MIKE STOKELY -- (House of Representatives - May 03, 2006)[Page: H2081] GPO's PDF --- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Mike Stokely joined his fellow soldiers in the National Guard in Iraq, turning down a service opportunity that would have allowed him... More
  • Westmoreland backs bill supporting military quality of life
    May 26, 2005  - U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland voted Thursday for the Military Quality of Life Appropriations Act, which will fund projects for our troops and veterans. "This legislation honors those past and present who’ve put on the uniform in service of our nation," Westmoreland said. "The Military Quality of Lif... More