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January 29, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a 20-year veteran and retired naval commander, today questioned top officials at the first House Armed Services Committee hearing of the 116th Congress. The hearing focused on military support and continuing deployments along America’s southern border.
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January 28, 2019
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20-Year Navy Veteran Will Join Panels on Military Personnel & Seapower and Projection Forces
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a retired naval commander, today announced she has been appointed to two subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee. The panels are the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
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January 25, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today issued the following statement after the President’s speech at the White House.
January 24, 2019
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Letter Includes Signatures from 29 Fellow House Members
WASHINGTON – Leading a group of 29 fellow House members, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposing Congress immediately reopen government and initiate a transparent legislative process on border security.
January 22, 2019
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In an effort to break an impasse that has led to the longest government shutdown in American history, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today is calling for bipartisan solutions in a letter to be sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
WASHINGTON – In an effort to break an impasse that has led to the longest government shutdown in American history, Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today is calling for bipartisan solutions in a letter to be sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
January 18, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today introduced the Shutdown Relief Act, a bipartisan bill that would provide relief to federal workers suffering from the financial repercussions of the government shutdown.
January 17, 2019
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“The President’s comment that lawmakers visiting Afghanistan is a ‘public relations event’ is an insult to the brave men and women serving in harm’s way,” Congresswoman Luria said. “As a 20-year Navy veteran, new member of the House Armed Services Committee, and new member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, it is my duty to support our troops and learn everything I can about their mission. Oversight is the responsibility of Congress, and it is inappropriate for the President to interfere with our constitutional duties.”
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January 17, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a 20-year Navy veteran, secured a seat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, where she will fight for American veterans and perform oversight duties on the VA.
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January 15, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02), a former U.S. Navy Commander, this week secured a coveted seat on the influential House Armed Services Committee, where she will bring an experienced Hampton Roads military voice and perspective to national security issues.
January 10, 2019
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“We rely on our brave Coast Guard to provide maritime safety, security, and stewardship,” Congresswoman Luria said. “Members of our maritime security service need to put food on the table, fill their gas tanks, and pay their rent or mortgage. They should never bear the burden of political breakdowns.”