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  • KINGSTON GIVES SOBER ASSESMENT ON AFGHANISTAN
    Sep 17, 2009  - In a speech this weekend to the Golden Isles Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) gave a sober assessment of the war in Afghanistan and called on the Obama Administration and leaders in Congress to devote more attention to the war in Afghanistan... More
  • SUPPLEMENTAL’S SUPPLEMENTS LEAD KINGSTON TO VOTE ‘NO’
    Jun 16, 2009  - On May 14, Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) voted for a war funding bill that focused on our troops and their ongoing mission in Iraq and Afghanistan when it came before the House.  A month later and after a weekend of backroom negotiations, troop funding was slashed in favor of a bailout of forei... More
  • KINGSTON SECURES FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR AASU’S CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE
    Feb 26, 2009  - With the threat of electronic warfare ever growing, Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) today secured much needed funding for Armstrong’s Cyber Security Research Institute.  The program, which is based in Armstrong’s campus in Savannah, trains federal law enforcement agents as well as Armstrong’s stu... More
  • KINGSTON PRAISES PASSAGE OF STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR IRAQ
    Nov 28, 2008  - After Iraq’s parliament approved a measure that would provide for a structured withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by 2011, Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) praised the action as a landmark step towards bringing troops home safely. “Two years ago, this wouldn’t have been possible,” Congressman Ki... More
  • KINGSTON MARKS SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH
    Sep 10, 2008  - As the nation prepares to mark the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA-1) released the following statement: “On September 11, 2001, we witnessed the depth of hatred when nineteen individuals sought to bring our Nation to its knees,” Co... More
  • ICYMI: U.S. DOE Grant Supports Cyber Security Certificate Program
    Sep 5, 2008  - The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $272,161 grant to the Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) Cyber Security Research Institute (CSRI) for the development and implementation of their new Cyber Affairs and Security Certificate Program. The funding was secured with help from Congress... More
  • Georgia Republicans vote to prevent Dems from playing political games with our troops
    May 15, 2008  - Members of the Georgia Republican Delegation today voted to prevent the Democratic Majority from using American servicemen and women serving in theater as a vehicle to promote their liberal agenda. This afternoon, the Democratic leadership attempted to use a procedural stunt to force Republicans int... More
  • ICYMI: Warrantless Waste of Valuable Time
    May 13, 2008  - We all know the scene. (Well, most of us over 30 know it)  Charlie Brown runs confidently toward his friend Lucy, assured that this time, she will not pull the football away as he is about to kick.  Inevitably he ends up on his back, humiliated and dejected -- tricked again! After the recent retro... More
  • Kingston Responds To President Bush's Iraq Speech
    Jan 11, 2007  -   Washington – U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) issued the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s prime-time speech on Iraq: “Last night’s address was substantive. I’m glad the President has addressed the nation on the issue which is foremost on the minds of our divided citizens... More
  • Congressman Kingston supports new equipment and more pay for military
    Jun 28, 2006  - Congressman Jack Kingston (R/Ga) announces that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill which includes a pay raise for military personnel, increased funding for equipment and new projects in the 1st District. “This will bring have a direct ef... More