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April 20, 2017
HOKE COUNTY, North Carolina (WTVD) -- A 94-year-old World War II veteran who served under General George S. Patton got a big surprise in Hoke County.
Congressman Richard Hudson presented decorated veteran Wendell Young with a special tribute on Thursday.
Congressman Richard Hudson presented decorated veteran Wendell Young with a special tribute on Thursday.
Young was greeted by roaring applause inside the Rockfish Town Hall during a surprise ceremony to celebrate his accomplishments.
Issues:Veterans
April 5, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, released the following statement after supporting S. 544, a bill to improve the VA Choice Program and extend access to timely, quality health care for veterans:
Issues:Veterans
April 4, 2017
A key House of Representatives subcommittee will probe Wednesday whether thousands of Vietnam War sailors who say they were exposed to Agent Orange can qualify for federal benefits -- as the list of congressional supporters continues to grow significantly.
McClatchy detailed last month how veterans’ advocates have been frustrated for years in their bid for help.
Issues:Veterans
April 1, 2017
This week, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, cheered a presidential executive order aimed at dismantling President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan.
Obama’s plan mandated that electricity companies reduce emissions in order to meet greenhouse gas emissions standards. America had been one of 194 nations that signed onto a global warming pact in 2015. An executive order this week by President Donald Trump puts America’s ability to meet that pact in jeopardy. For example, Trump’s action would ease restrictions on methane gas releases at drilling facilities.
Issues:Energy
March 30, 2017
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, held a meeting with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Officials and members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation following the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on issues with access to VA care at Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 6, which includes VA medical facilities in North Carolina.
Issues:Veterans
March 28, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rewrite the Obama administration's power plant rule.
Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy
March 22, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed common sense reform legislation to make health care more affordable and accessible.
Issues:Economy and JobsHealth Care
March 22, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced he is now accepting entries from all interested Eighth District high school students for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition.
Issues:Education
March 17, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after requesting funding for the U.S. Forest Service to pave roads in the Uwharrie National Forest.
March 16, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg and author of bipartisan legislation to allow service connected veterans to choose care from private providers in their local communities, released the following statement after voting to makes it easier to fire Veterans Affairs (VA) employees for poor performance or misconduct and to establish whistleblower protections.
Issues:Veterans