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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 21, 2014
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Fayetteville, NC – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) issued the following statement after touring the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and meeting with officials to follow up on changes made in order to reduce wait times in light of the recent controversies involving scheduling practices at various VA medical centers around the country.
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July 16, 2014
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Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after cosponsoring The Expedited Family Reunification Act of 2014 (H.R. 5053) to update current immigration law and enable the tens of thousands of unaccompanied children currently detained after illegally crossing our southern border to be returned quickly and promptly to their families in Central America.
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July 10, 2014
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Tonight, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after his amendment to the FY15 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4923) to cut discretionary spending to FY 2008 levels failed to pass the U.S. House of Representatives.
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July 9, 2014
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Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), member of the Education and Workforce Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803), a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reform federal workforce development programs.
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May 21, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Concord Republican for the 8th District, which includes part of Cumberland County, last week won the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation’s Top Gun Award. The bipartisan, friendly contest involved shooting rounds of trap, skeet and sporting clays.
May 16, 2017
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There’s a reason why the word art makes up 3/5 of the word smart, and a lot of smart people know it.
May 16, 2017
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A convergence of state and federal legislation could ease restrictions on carrying concealed firearms nationwide, a long-sought goal of gun-rights activists that their opponents say would threaten public safety.
More states are giving their residents the right to carry a concealed handgun without permission from authorities—including two this year, bringing the total to
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May 9, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Concord Republican for the 8th District, spent time in Fayetteville on Tuesday to learn how federal lawmakers can assist a veteran-owned business.