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Representative Thomas 'Tom' J. Rooney's Public Statements on Military Personnel

Thomas Rooney
Full Name: Thomas 'Tom' J. Rooney
Office: U.S. House (FL) - District 17, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Tara; 3 Children: Tommy, Sean, Seamus
Birth Date: 11/21/1970
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
Home City: Tequesta, FL
Religion: Roman Catholic

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April 12, 2013 Rooney Opposes TRICARE Fee Hikes Washington, DC
March 12, 2013 Rooney Statement on Pentagon's Drone Medal Review Washington, DC
Feb. 27, 2013 Rooney, Hunter, Murphy Bill Blocks Pentagon from Ranking Drone Medal above Purple Heart Washington, DC
Feb. 25, 2013 Letter to the Pentagon - Ranking Medals of Honor Washington, DC
May 18, 2012 Rooney Cheers Inclusion of "Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act" in NDAA Washington, DC
May 17, 2012 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 Washington, DC
Nov. 18, 2011 The Palm Beach Post -ICYMI: Rooney: The Devastating Consequences of $1 Trillion in Defense Cuts Unknown
June 16, 2011 Letter to The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States Washington, DC
May 25, 2011 Hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee - "War Powers, United States Operations in Libya, and Related Legislation" Washington, DC
April 4, 2011 Rooney: Military Commissions Right Choice for 9/11 Terrorists Washington, DC
April 1, 2011 Rooney Resolution: President Should Obtain Congressional Authorization or End Military Campaign in Libya Washington, DC
April 1, 2011 Rooney Resolution: President Should Obtain Congressional Authorization or End Military Campaign in Libya Washington, DC
March 7, 2011 Rooney: Obama Executive Order Leaves Door Open for Civilian Trials for KSM, Other Terrorists Washington, DC
Jan. 20, 2011 Rooney Bill Would Require Military Tribunals at Guantanamo Bay for Detainees Washington, DC
Nov. 18, 2010 Ghailani Verdict Proves Enemy Combatants Should Receive Military Tribunals Washington, DC
July 14, 2010 Rooney Bill Helps Military Retirees Get Benefits They Earned Washington, DC
April 19, 2010 House Armed Services Committee Republicans Draw Attention To New Report On Iran's Military Washington, DC
March 3, 2010 Mckeon, Armed Services Committee Republicans Introduce Legislation To Block Administration From Using Military Installations To Try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Washington, DC
Feb. 4, 2010 Rooney Introduces Bill Requiring Gitmo Detainees Be Tried In Military Commissions At Gitmo Washington, DC
Dec. 2, 2009 Military Family Month Washington, DC
Oct. 22, 2009 Rooney Introduces Resolution To Recognize November As National Military Family Month Washington, DC
May 14, 2009 Reps. Rooney And McMahon Call For Increased Funding For Mental Health Programs For Soldiers And Veterans Washington, DC

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