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Rep. Hudson Responds to President Obama's Remarks on Gun Control

January 16, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement in reaction to the President's remarks on gun control.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Second Amendment

Rep. Richard Hudson Co-Sponsors Stop the Coin Act

January 14, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) today joined forces with Rep. Greg Walden and 13 others to close the trillion dollar platinum coin loophole so that Washington can get serious about our massive spending crisis.
Issues:
Federal Budget, National Debt

Hudson Appointed Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee

January 4, 2013 Press Release
Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced that U.S. Representative Richard Hudson will be appointed the Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Congressional Issues, Transportation

Demonstration Speech

January 3, 2013 Speech

When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'.

Rep. Richard Hudson Sworn into 113th Congress

January 3, 2013 Press Release
Washington, DC- Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement Thursday after being sworn into the 113th Congress by Speaker John Boehner (R-OH).
Issues:
Congressional Issues

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Rep. Hudson: Let's make sure our government works for us, not the other way around

June 21, 2016 In The News
Every generation of Americans has faced their share of challenges. These obstacles may seem impossible at times. But as Americans, we are hopeful and optimistic people who continue to overcome and persevere. The problem right now is the majority of Americans believe our country is headed in the wrong direction. I believe we can turn it around.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

House votes to block Guantanamo detainee transfers, even to other countries

June 16, 2016 In The News
The House took aim at President Obama’s efforts to winnow the population of detainees at Guantanamo on Wednesday, approving a measure that would prohibit him from releasing any of the remaining prisoners at the prison camp.
 
The measure goes beyond what Republicans have routinely sought to keep the administration from moving Guantanamo detainees to the United States.
Issues:
Defense & National Security

House votes to ban all Gitmo transfers

June 15, 2016 In The News
A defense spending bill would prevent transferring any detainees out of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility under an amendment passed Wednesday. 
 
The proposal to tighten restrictions comes after a report that at least a dozen former detainees have gone on to launch attacks that killed about a half-dozen American.
 
“The president is so focused on cl
Issues:
Defense & National Security

Hudson lends vets an ear

June 7, 2016 In The News

Efforts to glean input from local veterans prompted Wednesday’s Veterans Advisory Committee meeting in Albemarle.

Issues:
Veterans

Bill Would Investigate Military Dog Adoption Controversy

June 6, 2016 In The News
An effort to investigate the disposition of more than 100 former military working dogs could move forward later this week as part of a massive federal legislation package.
 
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Veterans

Texas nonprofit to donate a dog to Fayetteville police

June 3, 2016 In The News

A Texas nonprofit called K9s4COPs will donate a black Labrador retriever to the Fayetteville Police Department.

Officials from the Houston-based organization brought with them two of their dogs for a news conference Friday afternoon outside the Police Department.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

Rep. Richard Hudson to South Rowan students: ÔOne vote really does matter'

June 1, 2016 In The News

LANDIS — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, paid a visit to South Rowan High School Tuesday morning to tour the school and pass along an important message to students.

The Concord native said he tries to visit at least one school a month in the 8th Congressional District and was happy to be back in “God’s country.”

Issues:
Education

Vietnam and other veterans honored at Memorial Day service

May 30, 2016 In The News
KANNAPOLIS — On Sept. 2, 1965, Quincy Collins was shot down by flak over North Vietnam, about 80 miles southwest of Hanoi, and was seriously injured. His left leg was broken above the knee in three places.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Veterans

Crowds line streets for annual Kannapolis Memorial Day parade

May 30, 2016 In The News
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - For so many across our area, Memorial Day marks a special opportunity to pause and reflect. It offers a chance to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes.
 
In Kannapolis, veterans of the United States military walked in an annual parade, group by group.
Issues:
Veterans

Fort Bragg training, readiness topic of chamber roundtable

May 27, 2016 In The News
The training and readiness of Fort Bragg troops and whether the Army post is competing with private businesses were among the biggest concerns voiced by community leaders Friday.
 
An overflow crowd of business, community and government leaders posed questions on those and other topics to a special roundtable hosted by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber.
 
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Economy and Jobs

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