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I support a strong defense, but we must hold defense programs like the F-35 accountable. Read my thoughts here:
http://t.co/0D7qPqtn
It’s encouraging to see that more Americans consider themselves pro-life:
http://t.co/wMTM3T88
One small way to honor those who have fallen serving our country: "Post offices to be named in honor of soldiers KIA"
http://t.co/qlsc8r2K
I support this simple idea: If Congress doesn’t pass a budget, we shouldn’t get paid. Story:
http://t.co/lDO4LW21
#nobudgetnopay
VP Biden misquoted me. Here's my response on Fox News on Friday:
http://t.co/ABcIhkqa
National Journal ran a big story on the Army Medevac issue I have been working on. Here's a PDF:
http://t.co/zFPgR7XE
Akin Works for Strong Defense, Offers Amendments to Ensure Wise Use of Defense Budget
http://t.co/POlffFNb
#13NDAA
Committee Adopts Akin Amendment Protecting Religious Liberty in the Military
http://t.co/qKN5AQCS
#13NDAA
RT @
AirForceTimes
: Lawmaker seeks report on medevac flights
http://t.co/jLIy6KFr
#AirForce
#News
Today I will be at the @
HASCRepublicans
amending the 2013 defense budget. We’re committed to
#transparency
. Watch:
http://t.co/dmejules
Akin to Offer Amendment Protecting Chaplains & Servicemembers from Religious Persecution
http://t.co/8zF445Ts
#13NDAA
Akin Leads Letter on Habeas Corpus
http://t.co/FDNNpj4t
#13NDAA
I am working to prevent taxpayer funded abortion - New Congressional Bill Stops Abortion Funding in Obamcare
http://t.co/D4Vjf8E5
Akin Votes to Cut
#Obamacare
Slush Fund, Keep Student Loan Rates Low
http://t.co/xcjUdFPL
I voted no on
#CISPA
. I believe we should err on the side of protecting the Constitutional rights of all Americans.
http://t.co/5UDs71JP
Obama misquoted me. Read the @
stltoday
story: "Akin says Obama misquoted him (Is he right?)"
http://t.co/Bud2Dp2F
@
quasimado
@
donovanslack
@
brikeilarcnn
@
amieparnes
response from Rep. Akin
http://t.co/KTUUgo4c
Akin Responds to Obama Criticism During Iowa Speech
http://t.co/KTUUgo4c
Akin Concerned by
#CISPA
, Offers Amendment to Protect Privacy
http://t.co/YEVEZA0i
I hope other committees and the Senate follow @
HASCRepublican
’s lead in
#transparency
--releasing marks in advance online.
#13NDAA
Today I released the language of my subcommittee mark for
#13NDAA
. Strong @
USNavy
Strong @
USAirForce
#transparency
http://t.co/ZHaQrqSA
This week @
HASCRepublicans
will release subcomm. marks of our
#13NDAA
. We're focused on maintaining a strong defense.
#transparency
Have you taken my constituent communication survey yet? I'd love to hear how best to communicate with you.
http://t.co/04sRo7dt
#mo02
65% of all new jobs are created by small businesses. Today we voted to give small biz a tax break. Details:
http://t.co/nrav9puS
#4jobs
How should I communicate with you? Please consider taking my Constituent Communication Survey
http://t.co/04sRo7dt
#mo02
Thank you to @
VFW
@
IAVA
@
DAVHQ
and @
MilitaryOfficer
for testifying yesterday in support of HR 3337 to help veterans suffering from
#burnpits
Akin’s Burn Pit Bill Gets Committee Hearing || watch live at 3pm central
http://t.co/xfGYa6MQ
#burnpit
It is time to focus on economic policies that will actually grow our economy and put people back to work.
http://t.co/VhWVZCeV
#4jobs
Congressman Akin addresses BRAC field hearing in Jefferson City today.
http://t.co/jML0I1ce
I hope the Supreme Court will strike down the
#Obamacare
individual mandate. Full statement:
http://t.co/kfV1yeR2
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the individual mandate in
#Obamacare
. Is the mandate Constitutional?
http://t.co/TdjYlh5t
Obamacare turns two today. Read about the broken promises of
#Obamacare
in my latest Akin Alert:
http://t.co/y3OUVUSn
Akin Supports Repeal of IPAB and Tort Reforms
http://t.co/lhpd77oC
#obamacare
#repeal
#ipab
Akin Supports $5 Trillion in Cuts to the President’s 2013 Budget
http://t.co/YVDa8GiE
Tomorrow the Budget Committee will be considering the 2013 budget. Take my short survey on the budget proposals:
http://t.co/3CTfBM6W
Today @
RepPaulRyan
intro'd the Republican 2013 budget proposal. Watch the video and let me know what you think:
http://t.co/19VAKLmW
2 yrs since the passage of Obamacare & the news only gets worse. CBO cost estimate went from $938B to $1.76TRILLION
http://t.co/ddkOzZ5R
It may be warm enough for a picnic, but can you afford it?
http://t.co/8B7KA7tX
The new USS Missouri is one of the Navy’s most advanced submarines. Read about the sub named after our state:
http://t.co/I9X14McL
Over 1000 days since a Senate budget. I am cosponsoring
#NoBudgetNoPay
legislation Details:
http://t.co/EL41zo8b
Unemployment has been above 8% for over 36 consecutive months, the longest span since the Great Depression.
http://t.co/RZ82OGSH
#4jobs
I asked the head of the Air Natl Guard about MO Air Guard cuts & how we are going to take care of those affected
http://t.co/zZted5rx
I just voted for the
#JOBSAct
which will help America’s primary job creators: small biz, startups, & entrepreneurs
http://t.co/vBroTILO
These cuts will hurt the Missouri Air National Guard. Read about it at KMOX:
http://t.co/EUZnGlPO
Akin Decries Air Force Cuts in Missouri
http://t.co/9PhAUHW0
Club for Growth Honors Congressman Akin with Defender of Economic Freedom Award
http://t.co/cEhadAIa
.@
AndrewBreitbart
will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his family today.
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of those affected by last night's storms.
We're voting to name two Missouri post offices in honor of L Cpl. Matthew Pathenos and L Cpl. Drew Weaver's service to the United States.
This week I signed a letter opposing the contraception mandate, and I am also a cosponsor of H.R. 1179 which would repeal it.
I am strongly opposed to the Obama administration’s decision to force religious orgs to pay for contraception even if they morally disagree.
ICYMI, I was on Fox News this morning discussing the Afghanistan medevac issue. Watch here:
http://t.co/BRsnHUbB
Akin Leads Letter by 17 Congressmen Raising Concerns on Afghanistan Medevac
http://t.co/xAy97tjd
Akin Works to Cut Spending and Reform the Budget Process
http://t.co/vAQtNKVa
NYP reports on an issue I'm leading on in Congress: Army rules hamper Medevac rescues
http://t.co/eMkgATJG
For every soldier or Marine getting fired, there had better be a government bureaucrat getting fired. Statement:
http://t.co/dxI7XTmb
Why aren't Army medevac helicopters armed? @
politico
is reporting on my Q's to the Pentagon
http://t.co/UtEQ8qJ1
Today is both the State of the Union and 1000 days since Democrats passed a budget. Submit your questions for the
#SOTU
http://t.co/obKpuXrE
RT @
usccblive
: "We protect life because no other right means anything if you're dead!" -Todd Akin
#marchforlife
I am proud of all the Missourians who are in Washington today for the March for Life. I spoke to some this morning, & meeting with more now.
I am calling for hearings on Obama's recess appointments. Details:
http://t.co/vOJOjPNy
Akin Sends Letter to Secretary of Defense Raising Concerns About MEDEVAC Policies in Afghanistan
http://t.co/s0aUXBUB
I’m looking forward to joining the World Champion St. Louis @
cardinals
this afternoon when they visit the White House. Go Cards!
Do you receive my Akin Alert emails? Here’s my latest:
http://t.co/tEcAlPCA
or subscribe here:
http://t.co/wImh0tqr
According to independent experts, the Senate two-month payroll tax holiday is unworkable.
http://t.co/sqkl3DeB
Congressman Akin Reaffirms House Position on the Payroll Tax and Other Reforms
http://t.co/zQfvQw2u
The House passed payroll tax bill is a much better deal for America. Look at the details here:
http://t.co/yGoDr1LG
Let us remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and those who fought and perished that day and a generation that continues to make America proud.
ICYMI, my statement from the Missouri River Flood hearing yesterday:
http://t.co/5eE5eul3
I'm very disappointed in the Super Committee's failure. My full statement:
http://t.co/yQ7DvD3m
Congressman Akin Votes for Balanced Budget Amendment - full statement:
http://t.co/QEKtpCbp
House members from around St. Louis joined me on a resolution honoring the World Champion @
cardinals
Read it:
http://t.co/9horDoye
House Republicans have passed over 20
#jobs
bills that are now stuck in the Senate. Track them here:
http://t.co/aFrFYTof
#4jobs
My new op-ed in the @
stlbeacon
- Defense cuts loom over our nation and Missouri
http://t.co/nCUmN6tm
Solyndra Navy Deal Questioned by Lawmaker via @
WSJ
http://t.co/DYbJyPq6
Read my latest Akin Alert: Creating Jobs & Caring for Veterans
http://t.co/CdHxVt7k
Aubrey Tapley, a veteran from Elsberry, joined me in Washington to introduce this bill:
http://t.co/i5CgQfMY
Akin Introduces Burn Pit Legislation to Support Veterans Details:
http://t.co/CZTn5poz
Decimating the 9-1-1 Force - @
Randy_Forbes
and I in today's @
defense_news
regarding the Marine Corps
http://t.co/aVU6W0Mb
What a game last night! On to Game 7 tonight. Go Cards!
#game7
#cardinals
via @
stlbeacon
- Akin probes possible 'cronyism' in Pentagon decision on Solyndra
http://t.co/kV5CFfI7
Akin Highlights Possible Improprieties on Department of Defense Solyndra Contract
http://t.co/VSu1pSFG
Go Cards! Looking forward to game one of the World Series!
Akin Petitions HHS to Protect the Privacy of American Healthcare Records
http://t.co/1k54lDet
Akin Statement On Missouri Legislature’s Resolution Regarding F-35 Fighter
http://t.co/LqoOmsR4
Wishing the
#Cardinals
the best of luck at the game tonight. Go Cards!
Unfortunately the President insists on pushing tired, failed, job killing policies. Full statement:
http://t.co/b5sSQJQg
Akin Statement on DOD Decision to Conduct Same Sex Marriages on Military Bases
http://t.co/BG9LcYQA
a standardized identification card will benefit many veterans - Akin Introduces Veteran’s ID Card Act
http://t.co/UC7PlcC6
Akin Statement on Palestinian Statehood Bid
http://t.co/o4KTrag7
Increasing taxes and red tape is a formula to drive us from a deep recession into a depression. Full statement:
http://t.co/mJabkJLC
Tomorrow is Constitution Day. Go read it
http://t.co/NF12JuNF
& then learn how House Republicans are focusing on it
http://t.co/Xz0Gvzko
The President is presenting the Medal of Honor to former Marine Dakota Meyer. Dakota makes our nation proud.
http://t.co/jM7LaCMv
Akin Receives Congressional Sea Services Award
http://t.co/xfw7TnqK
http://t.co/vX4RxkWp
the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction has launched a website. Keep track of what they are working on here:
http://t.co/eHwrjsJB
Had a good meeting with ADM Greenert this morning, the incoming Chief of Naval Operations. The Navy is vital to our security and prosperity.
Akin Statement on Ten Year Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
http://t.co/HUDiWVI
Akin Statement Regarding Union Hall Rally and Protest
http://t.co/RcohHSP
Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote: Cutting Defense to Pay for Deficit Spending is No Solution
http://1.usa.gov/qvNUxm
Read my latest email update on debt limit negotiations
http://1.usa.gov/qz9VZy
or sign up here
http://1.usa.gov/pcXCa0
Serving With (Other Republicans in Missouri
Sam Graves
Blaine Luetkemeyer
Billy Long
Vicky Hartzler
Jo Ann Emerson