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FORT BRAGG, N.C. (WTVD) -- Vice President Mike Pence spoke to about 600 Fort Bragg troops Wednesday afternoon.
Pence visited the base on his way to a campaign appearance with President Donald Trump.
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all. Thank you for that warm welcome. To General Quintas, General Howell, General McKiernan; to Congressman Hudson; to all the extraordinary men and women who serve in the United States Army and the Joint Special Operations Command; to all who support their service, who are so well represented here today: It is my great honor to join you here at the home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces — Fort Bragg, North Carolina! (Applause.)
Vice President Mike Pence visited Fort Bragg soldiers Wednesday to thank them for their service to the country and tout efforts to support service members in Washington, D.C.
Pence landed at Pope Army Airfield about 12:15 p.m. accompanied by state Sen. Dan Bishop.
The vice president then left for Highland Country Club in Fayetteville for a luncheon to raise money for Bishop, a Republican running for North Carolina’s 9th District congressional seat.
After landing, Pence greeted a few airmen, soldiers and their family members, pausing to take photos.
A bill named after a Fort Bragg Purple Heart Green Beret with cancer is one step closer to becoming law.
The bill, which was added to the National Defense Authorization Act, passed the House on Friday. It would give soldiers the right to sue for medical malpractice when their care at home goes wrong. It would not apply to injuries or medical care in a war zone.
The ability to sue for medical malfeasance is a right even federal prisoners have but something our troops can’t do because of a 1950 Supreme Court decision called the Feres Doctrine.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved its $733 billion version of the defense policy bill for the 2020 fiscal year Friday 220-197, with Republican opposition.
Before the vote, Republican Rep. Richard Hudson, whose district includes Fort Bragg, spoke to The Fayetteville Observer about why he would not support passing the National Defense Authorization Act.
Hudson said the act would cut $1.2 billion in the military personnel account that includes troop pay, benefits and housing.
From July 4 to July 8, Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker (MS) led the largest bipartisan, bicameral U.S. delegation in history to the 2019 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) Annual Session in Luxembourg. The participation of 19 members of Congress showed the deep U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, June 20, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) presented the Congressional Award Gold Medal to Bryson Rose at an award ceremony in the U.S. Capitol.
“We’re fortunate to have students like Bryson who work to better themselves while serving our community and helping those in need,” said Rep. Hudson. “I was thrilled to thank Bryson for his hard work and present him the Congressional Award Gold Medal for his great achievement.”
The community is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Concord City Councilman Sam Leder Sunday evening, June 30.
Leder returned Sunday from a two-week trip in Europe with his wife, Shannon, and sons, Matthew and Bennett. Matthew just graduated from Concord High School. The couple’s Facebook page is filled with photos of the smiling family at various European landmarks. Bennett is still in high school.
CONCORD, N.C. -- Concord City Council member Sam Leder has died.
- He passed Sunday and is survived by his wife and two sons.
- Leder was elected to the city council in 2015 and served as Mayor Pro-Temp since December 2018.
- He was a native of Whiteville and alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He passed Sunday and is survived by his wife and two sons.
Leder was elected to the city council in 2015 and served as Mayor Pro-Temp since December 2018.