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Congressman Platts in Afghanistan.
Congressman Platts recently participated in a bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip focusing on the military, diplomatic and humanitarian efforts of U.S. troops and civilian personnel. This photo was taken during a briefing in Afghanistan.
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Congress Passes Compromises on Terrorist Surveillance, Appropriations

During the month of June, the full United States House of Representatives passed two compromise measures. The first would help ensure intelligence agencies have the tools they need to monitor the communications of terrorists located outside the country. The second would provide much-needed funding for U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as expand “GI Bill” education benefits for veterans. ....more»

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Reaction to the Supreme Court's Decision Regarding the Second Amendment

(6/27/2008) “As a supporter of the Second Amendment, I applaud the United States Supreme Court’s decision to reaffirm the right of our citizens to keep and bear arms.  After the Supreme Court decided to consider this case – which was based on an appeal of a U.S. Court of Appeals  Read full article»»

other news

Carney, Platts Introduce Legislation to Assist Families Caring for Loved Ones with Long Term Health Needs (7/10/2008)

Legislation to Strengthen Smoking Prevention Efforts is Introduced in Both Houses of Congress (6/26/2008)

Platts Legislation to Promote Early-Childhood Development Passes the House Labor and Education Committee (6/20/2008)

DeLauro, Platts Introduce Legislation to Ensure Medicare Covers All Emergency Responder Costs (5/20/2008)

statements

Reaction to the Supreme Court's Decision Regarding the Second Amendment (6/27/2008)

Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Regarding Guantanamo Bay Detainees (6/12/2008)

Congressman Platts Will Not Request Earmarks This Year (3/3/2008)

Statement Regarding the State of the Union (1/28/2008)

Energy Bill Signed into law (1/2/2008)


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