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October 27, 2017

A fledgling company based in Southern Pines believes it might have a solution to part of the country’s ongoing opioid epidemic — and it only costs $1.50.

DisposeRx Inc. says it has developed a compound that can, when combined with water, seal unused and unwanted prescription drugs in a biodegradable goo that makes them impossible to use and can be thrown in the trash.

Issues:Health Care
October 27, 2017

HOPE MILLS — Republican lawmakers visited a small business in Hope Mills on Friday to promote plans for federal tax reform.

October 26, 2017

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) - Two local leaders who represent parts of Rowan and Cabarrus counties in the U.S. Congress are working this week to deal with the opioid and overdose epidemic.

U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC 13) is co-sponsorship the Restoring Enforcement Standards to Track Opioids Responsively Act (HR 4079).

Issues:Health Care
October 26, 2017
Today as part of his ongoing effort to combat the opioid crisis, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is joining President Donald Trump at the White House for his announcement to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
Issues:Health Care
October 25, 2017

News of Orange High School football player Thys Oldenburg, who suffered a head injury Oct. 12, has caught the attention of a member of Congress.

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican who represents the 8th District that runs from Concord to Pinehurst, posted on Facebook and Twitter on Tuesday that he and his wife were praying for Thys’ recovery.

Issues:Health Care
October 12, 2017

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - US Representative Richard Hudson, the Republican representing the 8th District of North Carolina, testified on Wednesday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee as part of a bipartisan "Member Day" addressing the opioid crisis, according to a news release provided by his office.

Issues:Health Care
October 11, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee as part of a bipartisan "Member Day" on the opioid crisis. The bipartisan Member Day allowed representatives to testify about the opioid epidemic, share local and personal stories, and highlight potential legislative solutions.
Issues:Health Care
October 10, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced it will move to repeal the Obama administration's power plant rule.
October 6, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, released the following statement after the Department of Defense announced the deaths of three soldiers who were assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).
October 5, 2017
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the FY18 Budget and continued progress towards comprehensive, pro-growth tax reform:.