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Thornberry on Afghanistan: https://armedservicesforms.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=JZTAH2O5NYTQ2DWZGEYINSGY4M …pic.twitter.com/aEe2ueu3Z5

Thornberry on Mattis retirement: https://bit.ly/2PSR7pN pic.twitter.com/TSE9hBVHWX

Rural America and blue-collared workers often get left behind in economic growth, but over the past few years growth has been speeding up. Hard-working Americans deserve an economy that is working for them, and that is what we are finally seeing. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2018/09/09/under-trump-jobs-boom-has-finally-reached-blue-collar-workers-will-it-last/?utm_term=.62134d913fd9 …pic.twitter.com/EOEhNeftk3

Last month, the President signed the NDAA into law. The bill makes important progress in rebuilding our military and getting more value for the taxpayers' dollars. Below is our last installment of the NDAA Miniseries for this year.pic.twitter.com/i6vr2jAn5F

On May 24, 2018, the House passed the #FY19NDAA by a vote of 351 to 66. This bill puts the men and women in uniform first and is a large step in rebuilding and repairing our military. Here is a closer look at the process leading up to the bill’s passage:pic.twitter.com/YzEt6yP0Xx

Yesterday, the House passed H.R. 801, the “Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act,” which designates Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. This stretch of highway has served an important role in supporting our district’s economy for many years.pic.twitter.com/Am0s8TQcqp

Last week, the House Armed Services Committee marked-up the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. 14 hours, 37 minutes, 420 amendments filed, and 276 amendments adopted later, the NDAA was passed out of Committee. #FY19NDAApic.twitter.com/kfRf0xr6Fa

Law enforcement officials work every day to keep us safe and often do not get the thanks and appreciation they deserve. #PoliceWeek2018pic.twitter.com/1LV7uRy9ve

It has almost been four and a half months and tax reform is still working for Americans. Utility companies in 48 out of 50 states, including Texas, have worked to pass their tax savings on to their customers.pic.twitter.com/lNpI97L6wr

This year I am going to take you behind the scenes of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) process – from the beginning stages until the President signs the bill. In 2018, we have had 38 briefings, 45 hearings, and countless meetings leading up to Mark-up, May 9th.pic.twitter.com/EPzdfY3M5d

Last night, the House passed the “Right to Try Act of 2018.” This bill authorizes the use of drugs not yet approved by the FDA for use by terminally ill patients who have exhausted approved options and are not eligible to participate in a clinical trial.pic.twitter.com/UKlK5j0hai

Last night, Congressman Thornberry voted for the fourth time to fund our military. #SetOurTroopsFreepic.twitter.com/GDVKet304j

I recently had the opportunity to visit with the Pampa Lions Club to talk about issues facing folks in our area.pic.twitter.com/vzZ2mIXjFq

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Mac's statement on failure to pass health care bill. #AHCA #HealthCareReformpic.twitter.com/pBH2KO2im6

Mac speaks on floor of the House about HR 428, which just passed 250-171. You can learn more about his bill here: https://thornberry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398234 …pic.twitter.com/l1di3XGX34

Yesterday, Mac was presented the Distinguished Public Service Award for his dedicated service to U.S. Sailors and Marines. @HASCRepublicanspic.twitter.com/n6TrYB1A5N

1999: Mac visits the new fitness center at @SheppardAFB. #ThrowbackThursday via @inglejohn1973 & @timesrecordnewspic.twitter.com/2upOTGNXlx

Happy belated birthday to President George H.W. Bush.pic.twitter.com/TvsOcSX8nQ