Skelton not happy with 9/11 trials Nov 21, 2009
One of the things which has changed recently, as pointed out in Ike Skelton's letter, was The Military commissions Act of 2009, and I would like to know who these 100 terrorists are we prosecuted in civilian courts. That aside, a terrorist is barbaric, he deliberately sets himself apart from civilized warfare, as spelled out in the Geneva Conventions. (TheHill.com)
Pro-Cuba embargo money flows to lawmakers Nov 16, 2009
Ben Chandler of Kentucky, Henry Cuellar of Texas, Brad Miller, Heath Shuler and Mike McIntyre of North Carolina, Jim Marshall of Georgia and Ike Skelton of Missouri. Garibay vows to represent poor. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Lawmakers Urge Caution on Fort Hood Nov 9, 2009
Ike Skelton, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, said during an appearance on "Face the Nation" that launching a congressional investigation now into the deadly shooting at Fort Hood would be premature ... Ike Skelton, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, said on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday. (CBS News)
Late TV Listings Nov 8, 2009
Guests: Senators Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina; Representatives Ike Skelton of Missouri and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida; Ed Rollins, Republican consultant. 10:30 a.m. (4). (Boston Globe)
3 comment(s) Nov 1, 2009
According to a Missouri Highway Patrol probable cause statement, Kopp committed the crimes while working as a security guard at the Ike Skelton National Guard Headquarters in May 2008. Guard officials said Kopp is no longer working there. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Defendant ordered to apologize for invading victims' privacy Nov 1, 2009
According to a Missouri Highway Patrol probable cause statement, Kopp committed the crimes while working as a security guard at the Ike Skelton National Guard Headquarters in May 2008. Guard officials said Kopp is no longer working there. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Skelton red-faced over blue language directed at colleague on House floor Oct 11, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009. By Michael O'Brien - 10/10/09 02:39 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Adviser downplays al-Qaida haven fears Oct 5, 2009
House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat, agreed, saying he believes the House would vote to provide more troops, especially when a Taliban resurgence could enable al-Qaida's return. Administration officials have tried, instead, to focus some of the debate on Pakistan, noting that Islamabad has stepped up its campaign against militants along the border. (MSNBC -- International)
Why Is NRCC Backing Liberals? Oct 5, 2009
for example, will face an opponent whom Sessions characterized as Tier One and there will also be at least two impressive Republicans in Missouri seeking the nomination to oppose Ike Skelton [chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and a House member since 1976. More specifically, the NRCC chief singled out several categories of districts with Democratic congressmen for special attention from the campaign committee: the 49 districts that John McCain carried in 08 and the 83 districts that... (Human Events Online)
Skelton to Obama: stick to plan on Afghanistan Sep 24, 2009
Congressman Ike Skelton, D-Mo ... Ike Skelton of Missouri says the Obama administration cannot be distracted from its mission of defeating the Taliban to protect the U.S. from al-Qaida. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Top Dem to White House: Keep Focus on Afghanistan Sep 23, 2009
Ike Skelton of Missouri says the Obama administration cannot be distracted from its mission of defeating the Taliban to protect the U.S. from al-Qaida. He warned that straying from that strategy would be similar to the Bush administration's focusing on Iraq in 2003 instead of keeping after terrorists behind the Sept. 11 attacks. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Democrats’ support of Afghanistan war ebbs Sep 11, 2009
But Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, urged his colleagues to give our forces the time and resources they need to show progress in the fight against the enemies responsible for the attacks of 9/11. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Another round of good-byes: 60 Guardsmen to teach Afghans about ag Sep 5, 2009
Missouri National Guard Sgt. Joshua Podorski of Jefferson City holds his three-year-old daughter, Samantha, as he says goodbye to his family following a Thursday deployment ceremony at the Ike Skelton Training Site ... In deployment ceremonies Thursday at the Ike Skelton Training Site in Jefferson City, Guard Commander Brig. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Missouri Rep. Skelton to be targeted by Republicans Aug 31, 2009
Ike Skelton has been politically untouchable. A Democrat in a Republican-leaning district, Skelton has regularly won re-election with about two-thirds of the vote while cultivating a conservative reputation and capitalizing on his military expertise to become chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
2 Republicans may challenge Mo. Rep. Skelton Aug 19, 2009
Two Missouri Republicans are gearing up for potential challenge to longtime Democratic Congressman Ike Skelton. Former state House member Vicky Hartzler and state Sen. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Healthcare forums continue, but toned down Aug 14, 2009
Zack Space, D-Ohio; Michael Acuri, D-N.Y.; Harry Teague, D-N.M.; Ike Skelton, D-Mo. Chris Carney, D-Pa. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Canines for Wounded Vets Aug 8, 2009
and has the support of Ike Skelton, D-Mo. chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
OUR OPINION: Forums allow congressmen to interact with public Aug 8, 2009
Ike Skelton, a Democrat whose 4th District includes Central Missouri, and senators Kit Bond, a Republican, and Claire McCaskill, a Democrat. Public forums are scheduled regularly by Bond and McCaskill. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Skelton: Army will modernize Whiteman helicopter Aug 7, 2009
Ike Skelton says the U.S. Army has approved a plan to modernize AH-64A Apache Attack helicopters used by a Missouri National Guard battalion at Whiteman Air Force Base. The Democrat from Missouri announced Thursday that the helicopters assigned to the Guards 1/135th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion will be refitted with the Longbow, the Army's primary attack helicopter. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Tour of Missouri faces potential cancellation Jul 12, 2009
happyheart wrote on Jul 11, 2009 1:17 PM:" I personally think that Nixon should take a cue from Palin....cut and run, cause he sure won't get a second term, I reallly thought he would be a good governor, The actions of the current administrations(here and national) sure make me wonder if Bush was reallly that bad. I already told Ike Skelton that I won't be voting for him again and if McCaskill votes for that wonderful energy will I won't support her either. I am sure they will hold the race,... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Climate bill energizes Missouri delegates' views Jul 3, 2009
Democrat Ike Skelton -- whose 4th District includes Jefferson City -- said the proposal adequately addressed the concerns of utilities, electric cooperatives and farmers ... The first on the list should be Ike Skelton and I have my nose so far up Barack Obama's $%$# Claire McCaskell ... Used to think that Ike Skelton was a good Representative for Mid-Missouri but since the axis of evil has taken over he just another one of their minions that blindly votes for what ever they want. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
House GOP targets freshman Democrat in ad Jul 1, 2009
Ike Skelton, Arkansas Rep. Vic Snyder, Ohio Rep. (CNN)
Join Congress, see the world Jun 22, 2009
Ike Skelton (District 4). Skelton, 77, took no sponsored trips, according to his disclosures. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Congressman Ike Skelton donates flag to city Jun 4, 2009
Ike Skelton (D-Lexington) presented the flag to Mayor Norris Gerhart at the California City Hall ... Ike Skelton presents a U. S. flag which has been flown over the U.S. Capitol building to the City of California, accepted by Mayor Norris Gerhart. (California Democrat, MO)
Guardsmen prepare for deployment to Iraq May 25, 2009
Mark Bruns, R-Wardsville, during a deployment ceremony at the Missouri National Guard state headquarters, Ike Skelton Training Site ... Following a Friday afternoon deployment ceremony at the Ike Skelton Training Site, Hoskins left with about 10 other Missouri Guardsmen for their final training at Fort Riley, Kan. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Biden praises stimulus package for helping improve alternative energy options Apr 18, 2009
Ike Skelton, at Whiteman Air Force Base in western Missouri. Article Rating. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Crew of merchant ship makes jubilant return Apr 16, 2009
In a letter to President Obama, Representative Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, wrote that "the only way to deal with these criminals is to seek them out in the coastal safe havens where they are operating.". Skelton cited the American military raids against the Barbary pirates in North Africa in the early 1800s and recent joint efforts by Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia to combat piracy in the Straits of Malacca. (Boston Globe)
US weighs tough action on pirates Apr 14, 2009
Representative Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat and chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, insisted that "we cannot allow the criminals who threaten the safety of the seas to remain unchallenged.". Analysts said any military response must have a clear plan and limited objectives. (Boston Globe)
Arms plan has pain, some gain for N.E. Apr 7, 2009
Representative Ike Skelton, a Missouri Democrat who chairs the House Armed Services Committee, indicated that many lawmakers will need convincing on the entire plan, reminding Gates in a statement that "the buck stops with Congress, which has the critical Constitutional responsibility to decide whether to support these proposals.". Gates said he was prepared to make his case. (Boston Globe)
U.S. sees Chinese military rise Mar 27, 2009
Ike Skelton, the Missouri Democrat who is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement on Wednesday that expressed concern at "some of the continuing trends and ambiguities regarding China's military modernization, including China's missile buildup across from Taiwan and the steady increase of China's power projection capabilities.". He said that "China's military budget continues a trend of double-digit increases and questions remain about China's strategic intentions.". (International Herald Tribune)
EXCLUSIVE: $5 billion for Afghans still unspent Mar 25, 2009
"Afghanistan is a critical front in the ongoing battle against Taliban and al Qaeda extremists, and there is no place for waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer money in such an important endeavor," committee Chairman Ike Skelton, Missouri Democrat, told The Times. Mr. Skelton said his committee "established the SIGAR to help prevent misuse of Afghanistan reconstruction funds" and expects the oversight body to "demand answers to any allegation of waste, fraud or abuse in Afghanistan and throughout... (Insight on the News)
Homeland Security chief checks out Jefferson City fusion center Mar 14, 2009
The two leaders toured the Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) and the State Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Operations Center at the Ike Skelton Training Center, Wednesday morning. Napolitano and Nixon were briefed privately on security matters before a tour of a mobile command center and then seeing the capabilities of the emergency operations center. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
