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Today, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced H.R. 5265 to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community outpatient clinic in Hamlet after Army Command Sergeant Major Edward James O’Neal, who died May 6 at the age of 75.
CONCORD, N.C. — More than 20,000 passengers have flown in and out of Concord Regional Airport since Allegiant Airlines began commercial operations there on Dec. 20 — and now more airlines are looking at the airport, according to the facility’s director.
But before more services can be provided, the airport needs a roughly 40,000-square-foot “ramp,” or parking area for more planes.
Rep. Richard Hudson toured the newly-opened Carolinas HealthCare System Anson on Tuesday.
ELLERBE — It was a dog-day afternoon as U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-Concord, toured the K2 Solutions kennel facility Tuesday.
The congressman got an inside look at the training of dogs used by law enforcement and the military.
“I’m really impressed with the scale and the professionalism of this facility,” Hudson said.
A North Carolina congressman wants to name a Hamlet VA clinic after a Fort Bragg veteran.
Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican representing North Carolina's 8th District, introduced a bill Wednesday that would name the Hamlet community-based outpatient clinic after retired Command Sgt. Maj. Edward James O'Neal.
The House has unanimously passed three bills that aim to bolster security at airports, provide oversight of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Inspection, and simplify travel for veterans.

