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US representative tours Salisbury VA Medical Center

August 16, 2017

ROWAN COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) visited the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury Thursday.

Hudson discussed improvements to the facility while he was there.

Issues:Health CareVeterans

Rep. Hudson talks health care during Salisbury visit

August 16, 2017

In The News

SALISBURY — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson says there’s still time to pass health care reform before the end of the year, and the U.S. Senate is to blame for failing to do so.

Hudson, a Republican who represents the 8th Congressional District, made his remarks after attending a ceremony at which he received an award for introducing a bill related to emergency medical services. His bill would give paramedics and other EMS workers a standing order to administer narcotics, anti-seizure medications and other controlled substances.

Issues:Health Care

Student veterans eager for 'forever' GI Bill

August 10, 2017

In The News

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Veterans groups cheered the passage last week of legislation that would extend the amount of time service members and their families have to use education benefits that are available to them under the GI Bill.

Currently, the GI Bill helps pay for tuition, books and other costs associated with college for service members or their family members for a 15-year window after completing the military.

Issues:EducationVeterans

Hudson Statement on 82nd Airborne Soldiers Killed in Attack

August 4, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, released the following statement on the deaths of Specialist Christopher M. Harris of Jackson Springs and Sergeant Jonathon M. Hunter of Columbus, Indiana, both infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division who were killed in an attack in Afghanistan.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Statement on Senate Setback to Repeal Obamacare

July 28, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the Senate's setback to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Issues:Health Care

Hudson Supports Bill to Fund National Security Priorities

July 27, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg and the voice for North Carolina's veterans, released the following statement after the House passed the Make America Secure Appropriations Act of 2018 (H.R. 3219), which includes appropriations bills for defense, military construction and veterans, energy and water, and the legislative branch.

Issues:Defense & National SecurityVeterans

Congressman introduces bill to rename Spring Lake post office

July 25, 2017

In The News

SPRING LAKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has introduced a bill to rename the Spring Lake post office in honor of the late town historian and former postmaster.

Hudson, whose 8th District includes Spring Lake, especially values Howard Pate Jr.’s dedication to the nation as a member of the Armed Forces.

All House of Representatives members of the North Carolina delegation signed on in support of Hudson’s legislation, according to a news release from Hudson’s office.

Hudson Supports Measure to Improve, Expand GI Bill

July 25, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg and the voice for North Carolina's veterans, released the following statement after the House passed several measures to support and improve care for veterans, including H.R. 3218 to make several significant improvements to the GI Bill.

Issues:Veterans

Hudson Introduces Bill to Rename Spring Lake Post Office in Honor of Howard B. Pate Jr.

July 24, 2017

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced legislation to rename the Spring Lake Post Office in honor of Howard B. Pate, Jr. All House of Representatives members of the North Carolina delegation signed on in support of this legislation.

Issues:Veterans

Retired K-9, NC family caught in custody battle after Army fails to contact dog's former handler

July 20, 2017

In The News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Dozens of soldiers say the U.S.

Issues:Defense & National SecurityVeterans

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