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Runyan Report: Thoughts on Defense Cuts, BRAC & Effect on the 3rd District
This week, Jon offers his thoughts on the Administration’s cuts to the defense budget – breaking down what those cuts are, and specifically looking at the effect they will have on the 3rd District and South Jersey. You can download the audio here and video here, or listen on the player below. [Audio clip: view [...]
Statement on Shelley Adler’s Candidacy for Congress
“I welcome Mrs. Adler into the race,” said Rep. Runyan. “If she is ultimately the Democratic nominee, I look forward to a spirited campaign on the issues that matter to the residents of Burlington and Ocean counties.” “I intend to run on my record of standing up to President Obama’s failed big-government agenda, fighting to [...]
Response to Defense Secretary’s Plan For Military Budget Cuts
Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) released the following statement after Defense Secretary Leon Panetta presented the Department of Defense’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget. “I am extremely disappointed in the news from Secretary Leon Panetta regarding the Fiscal year 2013 budget planning for the Department of Defense. There is no doubt that we all understand the very [...]
Jon Visits Newport News Shipbuilding
U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan (left) received an update on the progress on the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a tour of Newport News Shipbuilding Thursday. Also pictured (left to right) are shipyard leaders Tom Cullen, Rolf Bartschi and Geoff Hummel. Photo by John Whalen “I want to thank HII for hosting me [...]
Runyan Report: Reaction to Obama’s State of the Union Speech
Jon offers a video reaction to the President’s speech last night, highlighting his views on partisan stalemate, the budget and military cuts (among other things) in this week’s Runyan Report. Throughout the course of the campaign, Jon will be creating videos and unique posts that directly talk to the voters of the third district about [...]
An Appeal to the President: Make a Down Payment to Protect National Security
From Townhall: It is absolutely galling that President Obama is “restructuring” a “leaner” military before even attempting to make any serious reforms to entitlement spending — targeting a liberal pet peeve instead of the real font of our self-multiplying debt. Those “do-nothing” House Republicans on the Armed Services Committee are having none of it and, [...]
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