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Hudson Discusses Concussions with Carolina Panthers

September 20, 2017

Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after visiting the Carolina Panthers to discuss his efforts to increase collaboration and advance the understanding of concussions, as well as the steps being taken by the Panthers and the National Football League (NFL) to reduce injuries.

Issues:Health Care

Tribe gets hearing Tuesday

September 20, 2017

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PEMBROKE — Supporters of Lumbee recognition are banking on next week’s hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee to move the proposed Lumbee Recognition Act forward.

A hearing on the bill, sponsored by Rep. Robert Pittenger, whose 9th District includes Robeson County, and Rep. Richard Hudson, whose 8th District previously included Robeson County, is scheduled for Tuesday before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs.

Hudson to visit Uwharrie Mercantile, talk tax reform

September 19, 2017

In The News

TROY — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson will visit Uwharrie Mercantile on Thursday to have a conversation about the challenges and prospects facing small businesses, as well as House Republicans’ vision to advance comprehensive tax reform that spurs job creation and grows the economy.

Uwharrie Mercantile, located in the historic 1909 Hotel Troy, is a coffee and gift shop run by owners Dana and Ray Dawson.

The Dawsons are a young, retired military family who moved back to Montgomery County in 2010, took a risk and purchased the Hotel Troy property.

Issues:Economy and JobsTax Reform

Hudson Statement on Soldier's Death Following Training Incident

September 18, 2017

Press Release

Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, released the following statement on the training incident at Fort Bragg last week that injured seven personnel and killed one soldier, Staff Sgt. Alexander P. Dalida.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Applauds Cabarrus County's Response to Opioid Epidemic

September 15, 2017

Press Release

Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement applauding Cabarrus County Government and Cabarrus Health Alliance for their commitment to combatting the opioid epidemic and announcing a full Energy and Commerce Committee hearing to examine the federal response.

Issues:Health Care

Hudson Supports Conservative Priorities in Appropriations

September 14, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (H.R. 3354).

Issues:Defense & National SecurityEconomy and JobsFederal BudgetVeterans

Hudson Urges Constituents to Monitor, Prepare for Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement urging residents to continue to monitor Hurricane Irma, prepare emergency kits and plans, and follow instructions from local officials.

Business Summit Postponed Due to Hurricane Irma Concerns

September 7, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement announcing the North Carolina Congressional delegation has postponed next week's North Carolina Business and Economic Development Summit in Washington, D.C. and will work to reschedule the event.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Continues Strong Support of Uwharrie Forest

September 6, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) spoke on the House floor to advocate on behalf of the Uwharrie Forest and to call for the prioritization of funding for the U.S. Forest Service's Capital Improvement and Maintenance account. This program provides funding to pave National Forest roads, such as those within the Uwharrie National Forest.

Hudson Votes for Emergency Hurricane Aid

September 6, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) voted for hurricane recovery funding targeted solely towards emergency response efforts and denounced the idea of tying this legislation to debt limit discussions.

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