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Congressman Jeff Duncan Questions Secretary John Kerry on Iran Nuclear Deal

"Congressman Duncan raised concerns about Iran still being a state sponsor of terrorism, Iran’s active presence in the Western Hemisphere, and the similarities between the Administration’s possible agreement and a previous nuclear non-proliferation treaty with North Korea that failed to reach its objectives."

Federal building security at risk due to lax training, oversight

Duncan Hearing on DHS Acquisitions Exposes Mismanagement

"Americans are sick and tired of government wasting tax dollars, and DHS has no excuse for its record. When programs cost more, are late, or do less than expected, it has a direct impact on our ability to protect the homeland. DHS must do more to instill discipline, require accountability, and leverage best practices from the defense industry and private sector."

Rep. Jeff Duncan: The Department of State is Obstructing Congressional Oversight

“The State Department has chosen to obstruct Congressional oversight of Iran’s deepening relations with countries in Latin America by sending a letter that did not answer even a single question. The State Department owes the American people answers to these questions in addition to clarity on whether they still believe Iran’s influence is “waning” in the Western Hemisphere."

ICYMI: (Fox News) Lawmakers press Obama on concerns over new immigration agency chief

Two key lawmakers have written President Obama to express "extreme concern" over his choice for acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing John Sandweg's "critically thin" experience in law enforcement.

Working in SC

"I’m glad to be writing you from back in South Carolina where I’ve started my month long tour of the Third District. So far I have planned 12 group meetings, seven business tours, dozens of individual constituent meetings, and have already held a town hall event. More events are being squeezed in every day, so I hope I’ll have the chance to see you at some point."

ICYMI: Lawmakers criticize TSA misconduct penalties

"These findings are especially hard to stomach since so many Americans today are sick of being groped, interrogated, and treated like criminals when passing through checkpoints," said Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C. "Stop with the napping, the stealing, the tardiness and the disrespect."

Duncan Issues Statement on Sec. Napolitano's Resignation

“I encourage the President to nominate a successor who will focus on eliminating mismanagement within the Department, and will work closely with Congress to keep the homeland safe while making the protection of America's civil liberties a top priority.”

Duncan Holds Hearing on Iranian Threat to the Homeland

Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC), Chairman of the Oversight and Management Efficiency Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee, held a hearing entitled, “Threat to the Homeland: Iran’s Extending Influence in the Western Hemisphere.”

Congressman Duncan Holds Hearing on DHS Communication Failures

Today, Congressman Jeff Duncan held a hearing entitled, “Why Can’t DHS Better Communicate with the American People?” The hearing examined the Department of Homeland Security’s challenges communicating its goals, priorities, tactics, and missions.