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"The House passed a bill prior to the shutdown that allowed all civilian employees who support active duty military to continue to work. The Senate and President Obama both supported this measure so it is extremely frustrating that these individuals wer Read more »

Like those in the community, I understand how important of a facility Fort Knox is, but it is critical that others in Washington understand that too. Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement after the Congressional Remembrance Ceremony on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001: Read more »

Based on the information available to me and the concerns I have heard from Kentuckians, I will vote against the proposed resolution to authorize U.S. military force in Syria. Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today issued the following statement following the announcement that the Army Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) will be relocated to Fort Knox: Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement after visiting Fort Knox: Read more »

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement following the announcement that Fort Knox's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division will be inactivated: Read more »

This is an incredibly unique project that will also serve as a living memorial for those killed while fighting the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan. We owe it to each individual who has ever worn the uniform to honor them for their service, and thi

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today attended the groundbreaking of the Education Center at The Wall in Washington, DC

“It is important to remember those who served on behalf of our nation.  My uncle gave his life for this country and my Grandmother always wanted our family to remember him for that,” said Congressman Guthrie, who is a member of the honorary committee.  “This facility will be an excellent way for future generations to remember those who have fought for our country.”

The Education Center is a project through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.  By using the stories of veterans, the center seeks to teach the values of loyalty, honor, integrity, duty and courage.

“This is an incredibly unique project that will also serve as a living memorial for those killed while fighting the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan.  We owe it to each individual who has ever worn the uniform to honor them for their service, and this project will take that mission one step further,” said Congressman Guthrie.

“Through my uncle’s sacrifices and my time at West Point, I know how valuable of a project this center is.  It was an honor to attend the groundbreaking today and I look forward to seeing this project completed,” added Congressman Guthrie.

To learn more about the Education Center, please visit http://www.buildthecenter.vvmf.org/ .

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These cuts will be the direct result of the Administration's unwillingness to compromise on the spending reductions required by the Budget Control Act (BCA). Sequestration is a real concern for military families and their communities, like Fort Knox,

Washington, DC– Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today issued the following statement on the release of the Office of Management and Budget’s report on the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012.

“These cuts will be the direct result of the Administration’s unwillingness to compromise on the spending reductions required by the Budget Control Act (BCA). Sequestration is a real concern for military families and their communities, like Fort Knox, and the uncertainty it brings is not comforting.

“These catastrophic, across-the-board defense cuts will weaken our national security and cost thousands of jobs in the factories that design and manufacture products for the military. Our country is facing tremendous challenges abroad. This report outlines how our national defense would be seriously weakened.

“Our military is comprised of some of our nation’s best and bravest. It is crucial that we give them the proper resources so they can defend our freedoms to the best of their ability.”

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President Obama signed the Sequester Transparency Act (H.R. 5837) on August 7, 2012. This bill required him to submit a report to Congress within 30 days detailing the across-the-board cuts that his Administration would make to our military to comply with the BCA.

House Republicans have passed multiple bills to replace the sequester with common sense cuts that won’t hinder our military and national security, including the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R. 5652). To date, the Senate has not passed any similar measures.

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Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) today issued the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks after attending a remembrance ceremony on the East front steps of the U.S. Capitol Building: Read more »