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GOP seeks middle ground on refugees: More scrutiny but no ban

November 18, 2015 In The News

WASHINGTON 

Issues:
Defense & National Security

McCrory rejects Syrian refugees in N.C., Rep. Hudson pushes for screening

November 18, 2015 In The News

ROCKINGHAM — After a wave of terror attacks left more than 120 people dead in Paris last week, Richmond County’s congressman wants to put a hold on the Obama administration’s acceptance of 10,000 refugees from war-torn Syria.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

Paul Ryan calls for pause in refugee program

November 17, 2015 In The News
Washington (CNN)House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called for a "pause" in the U.S.
Issues:
Defense & National Security

Republican leaders call for Ôpause' on Syrian refugee program

November 17, 2015 In The News
Republican leaders on Capitol Hill called on Tuesday for a “pause” in admitting Syrian refugees to the United States, citing national security risks in the wake of the Paris attacks.
 
Fears of a domestic terrorist infiltration have suffused the congressional reaction to Friday’s attacks, and there were indications those fears could bleed into coming negotiations over fund
Issues:
Defense & National Security

House rushes to halt refugees

November 17, 2015 In The News
With Americans fearing a Paris-style attack at home, the House is rushing to vote this week on legislation that would temporarily halt the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S.
 
Republican lawmakers are feeling enormous pressure to act before they leave town on Thursday for a 10-day Thanksgiving recess.
Issues:
Defense & National Security

House coalescing behind refugee bill

November 17, 2015 In The News

House GOP leaders are coalescing behind a bill authored by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) that would temporarily halt President Obama’s plan to allow thousands of Syrian refugees into the U.S.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

Politicians react to Syria refugee resettlements in NC

November 16, 2015 In The News

Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday called on President Barack Obama to stop sending Syrian refugees to North Carolina until authorities ensure none of them are terrorists.

McCrory’s announcement in a news conference in Charlotte followed statements by the Republican governors of more than one dozen states they won’t accept Syrian refugees, because of the Paris attacks.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

GOP leaders seek pause, changes in Syrian refugee program

November 16, 2015 In The News
Republican congressional leaders are moving to apply greater scrutiny to Syrian refugees – and a certification that they’re safe – before allowing any to enter the United States.
 
Republicans
Issues:
Defense & National Security

Rep. Hudson schedules senior services town hall meeting

November 16, 2015 In The News

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson will have a town hall meeting in Salisbury on Friday to discuss issues specific to senior citizens.

Issues:
Health Care, Social Security

Postal service gives in; Granite Quarry residents can use town's name in mailing addresses

November 10, 2015 In The News

GRANITE QUARRY — With a push from the office of U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., the U.S. Postal Service has made a change and says Granite Quarry residents and businesses can now use “Granite Quarry” as part of their mailing addresses.

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