Chairman Royce, Salmon Announce Hearing on Sgt. Tahmooressi

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USMC Sergeant Held in Mexico Prison Since March Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, announced that the Subcommittee will convene a hearing to discuss Mexico’s continued detention of Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi, who […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on President Obama’s ISIS Strategy

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following President Obama’s announcement of an ISIS strategy: “This terrorist group – born of al-Qaeda but more sophisticated – presents a grave threat to the United States and our allies.  While it’s hard to understand how anyone […]
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Chairman Royce to Convene Libya Hearing TODAY at 10 a.m.

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Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TODAY  to examine the dismal security situation in Libya and the Obama Administration’s Libya policy.  The hearing, entitled “Libya’s Descent” will begin at 10:00 a.m.      Live webcast and witness testimony […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Killing of al-Shabaab Leader

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following the Pentagon confirmation of the killing of al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Godane:   “Ahmed Godane’s death should deal a serious blow to the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab network, which has been a growing threat to U.S. national security.  […]
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Look Ahead — September 8 – 16

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(Note RSVP requirement for media covering September 16 hearing) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, September 9 Joint Subcommittee Hearing: Hamas’ Benefactors: A Network of Terror 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building […]
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Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Libya’s Descent

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, September 10, the Committee will convene a hearing to examine the dismal security situation in Libya and the Obama Administration’s Libya policy.  The hearing, entitled “Libya’s Descent,” will begin at 10 a.m. ET.  Chairman Royce […]
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