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May 7, 2015
IOMMP President Addresses Merchant Marine Veterans

Courtesy of Maritime Executive:   The American Merchant Marine Veterans, a fraternal organization of the U.S. Merchant Marine of WWII is hosting its annual National Convention at MITAGS in Linthicum Heights, Maryland from May 5-8. The convention is meant to coincide with the...

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April 23, 2015
Maritime Americans: Vital to the future of our country

NAVY LEAGUE: No industry has been more vital to the success of our country than America’s maritime industry. Our industry provides jobs for hundreds of thousands of Maritime Americans in every corner of our nation—from longshoremen in ports along...

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March 25, 2015
Senators Urge Full MSP Funding

A bipartisan group of US Senators is urging their colleagues to approve full funding for the Maritime Security Program for Fiscal Year 2016. The Senators, led by Republican Senator Roger Wicker and Democratic Senator Cory Booker, warn that without...

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March 13, 2015
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK: A GOOD DEAL FOR THE TAXPAYER

A report released by the Export-Import Bank Coalition concludes that “The Ex-Im Bank makes money for the U.S. taxpayer.”  The report, shows that when based on the major indicators of financial risk, the loans and guarantees issued by the...

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March 11, 2015
Defense Committee Leadership: Support MSP Funding

The Chairman and Ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Armed Services have urged their colleagues to support full funding in FY’16 for the Maritime Security Program.  Demonstrating the broad bipartisan support for MSP, Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX)...

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February 4, 2015
Bipartisan Legislation Recognizes Role of WWII Merchant Mariners

Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Democratic Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA) and Republican Congressman John Duncan (TN) would provide long-overdue recognition for American merchant mariners who served our nation during World War II. Their legislation, the Honoring...

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February 4, 2015
Administration’s Budget Reaffirms Support For Maritime Security Program

The Administration’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal calls on Congress to appropriate $186 million for the Maritime Security Program, the amount authorized by the Congress to fully fund this Program. The $186 million will ensure the continued operation of...

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February 4, 2015
Bill Introduced To Extend Export-Import Bank

Republican Congressman Stephen Fincher (TN) and 57 of his Republican colleagues have introduced the Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act (HR 597), legislation to reauthorize and reform the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The mission of...

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February 4, 2015
Congressman John Garamendi To Be Honored By National Propeller Club

In recognition of his vigorous advocacy for the U.S. maritime industry, the Propeller Club of the United States has selected Congressman John Garamendi as this year’s recipient of its prestigious Salute to Congress award.  The Propeller Club of the...

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