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September 17, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), released the following statement after voting in support of H.J. Res. 124–a short term appropriations package to provide discretionary spending for the entire federal government at levels agreed to under the Murray-Ryan agreement and includes authorization to arm and train vetted opposition fighters battling the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
September 15, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 5462, a bill to limit the fees charged to passengers of air carriers and clarify Congressional intent.
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September 10, 2014
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Tonight, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement in reaction to President Obama's national security address.
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August 7, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) reacted to the political pressure that led to the announcement by the Army National Guard that it will end its very successful sponsorship program and sports marketing with professional motorsports, including its National Guard-sponsored teams in both NASCAR and the Indy Racing League, in FY15.
August 1, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5230 and H.R. 5272.
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July 30, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced H.R. 5265 to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community outpatient clinic in Hamlet, North Carolina after Army Command Sergeant Major Edward James O'Neal. This legislation was cosponsored by every member of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation.
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July 24, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) applauded passage of H.R. 4984–the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. Introduced last month by Reps. Hudson, Brett Guthrie (KY-02), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), this bipartisan legislation will promote financial literacy through enhanced counseling for all recipients of federal financial aid to help students make smart decisions about financing their higher education.
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July 22, 2014
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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, released the following statement after his bipartisan bill, the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2014 (H.R. 4802), passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
July 22, 2014
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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement applauding the President's signing of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803).
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July 22, 2014
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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) will attend the bill signing ceremony at the White House for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803). This legislation will consolidate and streamline workforce development programs, protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring that workers have the skills they need to get the jobs that are out there. As a member of the House Education & Workforce Committee, Rep. Hudson was a cosponsor of the House-passed version–the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act.
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July 25, 2017
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SPRING LAKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has introduced a bill to rename the Spring Lake post office in honor of the late town historian and former postmaster.
June 27, 2017
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SALISBURY — Rowan County’s congressmen this week joined a group of Republicans calling for a Supreme Court justice to recuse herself from hearing a lawsuit about President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
The letter, signed by more than 50 Republican lawmakers, requests that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recuse herself from the Trump v.
June 27, 2017
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When I introduced the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) in January, I knew it would face criticism from the left.
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June 26, 2017
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The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) presented members of Congress with the “Champion of the Merit Shop” Eagle Award during the association’s national legislative conference in Washington DC in June.
ABC Carolinas says the awards are given to legislators with an 80 percent or better voting record on ABC’s key issues during the previous
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June 14, 2017
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The U.S. Senate passed a long-awaited reform bill Tuesday that makes it easier to fire employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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June 2, 2017
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The life and memory of a legendary Fort Bragg leader will forever be part of the nation’s historical record.
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