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April 7, 2020
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Representatives Richard Hudson (R-NC), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced legislation to prevent scams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 30, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced today new senior staff members in his Washington and North Carolina offices. Former District Director Billy Constangy has been named Chief of Staff. Constangy, who has worked for Rep. Hudson for more than three years, will replace outgoing Chief of Staff Chris Carter. Deputy District Director Georgia Lozier will replace Constangy as District Director.
March 27, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, by a unanimous vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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March 25, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the first recorded deaths due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) in North Carolina, including a person from Cabarrus County.
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March 24, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after Wake County (North Carolina) Sheriff Gerald Baker announced that no pistol purchase or concealed carry permits will be processed through the end of April.
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March 23, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a coalition of companies announced by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) to address a shortage of supplies for the coronavirus response. North Carolina-based Parkdale Inc., the largest yarn spinner in the U.S., is helping to lead the efforts.
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March 20, 2020
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U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) were joined by Reps. Greg Murphy (NC-03), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Ted Budd (NC-13), Alma Adams (NC-12), David Price (NC-04), George Holding (NC-02) and David Rouzer (NC-07) in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting increased aid for small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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March 19, 2020
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by more than 100 members of the House and Senate urging the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America's agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue producing our domestic food supply as our nation combats the COVID-19 epidemic.
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March 18, 2020
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U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) was joined by Reps. George Holding, Ted Budd, David Rouzer, Patrick McHenry and Greg Murphy in sending a letter to President Trump's budget director requesting more funds for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Denfense to address an influx of patients due to coronavirus.
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March 17, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced today that he has directed the U.S. Army to award the Presidential Unit Citation to the 30th Infantry Division for its service in World War II. Made up in part by soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard, Rep. Hudson has advocated for this designation for the 30th Infantry Division since entering office.
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January 7, 2020
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CONCORD — A program at Atrium Health Cabarrus intended to thank military veterans started as a small goal in a small wooden box.
Carmen Frutig, a nurse in the intensive care unit, pushed for more.
Frutig initially started an “Honor Box,” which provided small gifts for military veterans receiving treatment at the hospital.
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January 6, 2020
In The News
Later this week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a bill aimed at regulating so-called ‘forever chemicals.’
January 1, 2020
In The News
SALISBURY — From helping President Donald Trump win re-election to creating a good, work-life balance, Rowan County’s elected leaders have a wide variety of New Year’s resolution.
Here are some of the resolutions from local elected officials:
January 1, 2020
In The News
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — More than 650 Fort Bragg paratroopers and equipment will be deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in Iraq Wednesday as part of the Immediate Response Force.
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December 28, 2019
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Fort Bragg will see more than $96.6 million worth of construction projects after President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act in late December, the installation’s members of Congress said.
The fiscal 2020 budget for defense is $738 billion, an increase of $22 billion compared with the current fiscal year budget.
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December 28, 2019
In The News
A Fort Bragg Green Beret soldier closed out 2019 with a compromise in his national medical malpractice case and news he would receive a new home.
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December 20, 2019
In The News
Legislation prompted by the plight of a Moore County Green Beret was signed into law Friday by President Donald Trump.
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