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Ike Skelton
Missouri
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Skelton, 75, has represented west-central Missouri for 30 years, a district that includes Harry S. Truman's birthplace and two major military bases: Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base.
Skelton, tough but little-known nationally, initially supported the Iraq war but has turned against the conflict. He called last month for troop withdrawals to start immediately.
Skelton helped write the 1986 act creating joint commands and also has advocated expanded troop levels to prevent burnout. He has vowed to improve conditions for military families and increase oversight of military policy.
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