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April 29, 2004

Role of the National Guard

Witnesses testified regarding the role of the National Guard. Among the topics addressed were proposed changes to federal regulations and th… read more

Witnesses testified regarding the role of the National Guard. Among the topics addressed were proposed changes to federal regulations and the evolving responsibilities of the National Guard. Committee members expressed concern that National Guard troops be properly trained, prepared, and equipped to serve both homeland security and more traditional military needs. They also noted that large numbers of National Guard soldiers were first-responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel. close

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Marsha Blackburn U.S. Representative [R] Tennessee
H. Steven Blum Chief National Guard Bureau

Tom Davis III U.S. Representative [R] Virginia
Thomas F. Hall Assistant Secretary Department of Defense->Reserve Affairs
Tom Lantos U.S. Representative [D] California
John Love Special Assistant National Guard->Office of the Combatant Commander
Timothy Lowenberg Adjutant General Washington (State)
Wayne Marty Adjutant General Texas
Paul F. McHale Jr. Assistant Secretary Department of Defense->Homeland Defense
John M. McHugh U.S. Representative [R] New York
Candice Miller U.S. Representative [R] Michigan
Eleanor Holmes Norton Congressional Delegate [D] District of Columbia
George E. Pataki Governor [R] New York
Dutch Ruppersberger U.S. Representative [D] Maryland
Edward L. Schrock U.S. Representative [R] Virginia
Christopher Shays U.S. Representative [R] Connecticut
Mark Edward Souder U.S. Representative [R] Indiana
Janet St. Laurent Director General Accounting Office->Defense Capabilities and Management
John Tierney U.S. Representative [D] Massachusetts
Bruce Tuxill Adjutant General Maryland
Chris Van Hollen U.S. Representative [D] Maryland
Grace Washbourne Staff Member Government Reform and Oversight
Henry Waxman U.S. Representative [D] California

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House Government Reform and Oversight Committee

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Program ID:: 181621-1
Category:: House Committee
Format:: House Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Apr 29, 2004 | 8:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: May 01, 2004 | 10:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Apr 29, 2004 | 8:55pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Apr 30, 2004 | 1:29am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Apr 30, 2004 | 3:49pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
May 01, 2004 | 10:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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