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September 6, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold a hearing Wednesday on the Lumbee Recognition Act, which would federally recognize the Lumbee Tribe.
The act amends the Lumbee Recognition Act of June 7, 1956, which gave the tribe partial recognition. If approved by both the U.S. House and Senate, the act would make members of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina eligible for the services and benefits provided to members of all federally recognized tribes.
September 3, 2016
Commercial flights to Cuba resumed for the first time in 50 years this week, but don’t expect a flood of legislative changes to follow.
Proponents of further loosening travel restrictions on Cuba had hoped that the resumption of air service with the country would give them new momentum.
In the Senate, appropriators have already approved an amendment that would lift the tourism ban with Cuba, while similar legislation has garnered over 50 cosponsors.
But over in the House, advocates still face fierce opposition from the majo
Issues:Defense & National Security
September 1, 2016
On Tuesday August 16, 2016, the Centralina Workforce Development Board honored US Congressman Richard Hudson who represents the North Carolina’s 8th District at a Centralina WDB Board meeting.
Congressman Hudson received a special award presented by David Hollars, Centralina WDB’s Executive Director on behalf of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) for his work in the development and implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Issues:Economy and Jobs
August 28, 2016
Two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson calls the departure of the 440th Airlift Wing on Fort Bragg “a short-sighted decision” that has spawned a series of troubling issues.
The Army long opposed Air Force plans to shut down the 440th, fearing that it could compromise training.
“The process is done for the 440th now,” Hudson said Thursday during a visit to The Fayetteville Observer newsroom.
Issues:Defense & National Security
August 20, 2016
President Barack Obama this week announced his plan to release 15 prisoners to the United Arab Emirates and Republican members of Congress rapidly noted their opposition.
Members of Congress representing Rowan County were among the crowd of opponents.
Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican who represents a part of Rowan, called the move “breathtaking.”
Issues:Defense & National Security
August 19, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the State Department admitted the $400 million cash to Iran was in exchange for hostages.
Issues:Defense & National Security
August 18, 2016
KANNAPOLIS — U.S Rep. Richard Hudson, who represents the 8th Congressional District, met with Cabarrus County nonprofits in a roundtable discussion at Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce. The discussion was part of Hudson’s “A Better Way to Fight Poverty” tour across North Carolina.
“Republicans care deeply about poverty; we just have a different idea about how to solve the problem,” Hudson said. “We ought to change the model.
Issues:Economy and JobsHealth Care
August 18, 2016
KANNAPOLIS — The system is “rigged” against people trying to pull themselves out of poverty, said Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson on Wednesday.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
August 16, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. ? N.C. Congressman Richard Hudson (R-08) accused President Obama of “recklessness” after U.S. officials said on Monday that 15 inmates from the Guantanamo prison were transferred to the United Arab Emirates.
This is the single largest transfer of Guantanamo detainees during Obama’s administration.
Issues:Defense & National Security
August 16, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Fayetteville Mayor Nat Robertson held a roundtable discussion at Fayetteville City Hall with the Fayetteville Opioid Task Force to discuss ways to combat the growing prescription drug and opioid abuse crisis, as well as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, a bipartisan law Rep. Hudson helped champion to tackle America's opioid epidemic.
Issues:Health Care