McKeon takes defense act in hand, orders more F-22s

PALMDALE – One of Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon’s first actions as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee was the committee review and eventual passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, the Pentagon’s $550.4 billion budget for the upcoming year. The act was passed by the House on a 389-22 vote June 25. For the full story click here