Conducting a hearing with Former Congressman Lee Hamilton and LTG Brent Scowcroft on the BRC report

My ride in St Louis' welcome home parade. Thanks to brother-in-law Chris, sister Jana and Troy VFW.

Attending the first national welcome home parade for our vet in St Louis, Mo.

Attending the State of the Union Speech

Spent some time this morning at Carlyle Lake.

I am joining them.

Attending Comptroller Topinka's Employment Expo, at Lewis and Clark Communty in Edwardsville

Met with Eric Gregg - Mayor of Harrisburg and Rocky James - Mayor of Eldorado

With General Fraser, Commander United States Transportation Command, at Scott AFB

Attending presser in support of the House bill vs Senate. Going to conference can resolve this.

Military Academy Nominees' Reception

This sign is in the basement of the Capitol. It is an old sign but always nice to see.

Being interview for broadcast later by Jim Dalaviras WMIX, Mt Vernon

The White House Christmas Tree. Notice the ornaments which are military banners and medals. Hooah!

Major union leaders testifying in support of the Keystone XL pipeline. Shovel ready, private money

Tour Mobile Vet Center at SWIC