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January 7, 2020 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX and address contamination in the Cape Fear River, released the following statement after offering two amendments to address GenX to the PFAS Action Act of 2019 (H.R. 535), legislation the House is expected to vote on this week.
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January 2, 2020 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a policy prioritizing enforcement against certain unauthorized flavored e-cigarette products that appeal to kids, including fruit and mint flavors.
January 1, 2020 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement after paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division deployed in response to recent events in Iraq.
December 19, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
December 18, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting against partisan articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.
December 12, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting against Speaker Nancy Pelosi's partisan drug pricing plan, which will stifle innovation and lead to fewer cures for Americans desperately in need.
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December 11, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and an outspoken advocate for North Carolina's military community, released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan conference report for the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included several of his priorities for Fort Bragg, including a landmark provision he led to allow service members recourse in Department of Defense medical malpractice.
December 10, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement announcing the bipartisan Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a provision he helped secure to allow service members to seek compensation for medical malpractice unrelated to their military duties and caused by a Department of Defense health care provider.
December 9, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, sent Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper a letter regarding recent reports the Department of the Army reversed its longstanding practice of allowing biblical references on Army-licensed products, including replica dog tags. Rep. Hudson spearheaded a letter with 14 of his colleagues urging Sec. Esper "to investigate this matter, reverse the Army's decision, and continue to protect the religious freedom of our men and women in uniform."
December 6, 2019 Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the retirement of Rep. George Holding (NC-02).

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October 17, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY — Following last week’s visit by a White House official to see and discuss local opportunity zones, Mayor Al Heggins on Tuesday pushed the City Council to not lose momentum on the issue.

Heggins said she visited Washington on Friday to speak with representatives of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.

October 14, 2019 In The News

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, announced Thursday that he plans to join his colleagues to introduce legislation to impose severe sanctions on Turkey after that country launched military operations in northern Syria against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces.

October 14, 2019 In The News

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina Little League softball team received the rare honor of a chance to visit the White House and meet the president, according to WSOC.

President Donald Trump posed with a photo with the Little League Softball World Championship team from Rowan County on Friday.

October 14, 2019 In The News

A bipartisan bill that would allow soldiers the right to sue the government for medical malpractice has stalled in the Senate due to opposition from a key senator.

“If you don’t want to support this bill just don’t obstruct it from being passed,” said Stayskal’s attorney Natalie Khawam. “This is a bill that’s bipartisan. It’s not Republican. It’s not Democratic. It’s American.”

October 12, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - I felt like I owed you this one. As the only local reporter (as far as I know) to go to Washington, D.C., to document Rowan County’s girls of summer and their White House invitation, I had a unique insight that I wanted to share on what went on behind the scenes and those wonderful pictures sent out by President Trump.

October 11, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY, N.C. - It was an exciting day for the Rowan County softball team -- they made the trip to Washington D.C.

October 11, 2019 In The News

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October 10, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY — Dignitaries, family members, coaches and players with the Rowan County Little League softball team toured the White House and met President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon in celebration of their World Series championship.

October 10, 2019 In The News

When lawmakers return to Washington after this week’s recess, one item on their to-do list could be the price of prescription drugs.

House Democratic leaders are pushing a plan, but not all North Carolina lawmakers are on board.

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