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Hudson Responds to Obama's Veto Threat
November 18, 2015
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) responded to the president's veto threat of his bill, the American SAFE Act.
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House to vote on refugee bill on Thursday, White House threatens veto
November 18, 2015
In The News
House Republicans are moving forward with a plan that would prevent Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the United States unless the government can verify they don’t pose a security a threat.
The opening legislative salvo from House Republicans is expected to be brought to the floor for a vote Thursday as Congress moves quickly to respond to the Paris terror attack.
But the Obama administration on Wednesday issued a veto threat, arguing the legislation “would provide no meaningful additional security for the American people” and only “create
Issues:Defense & National Security
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GOP seeks middle ground on refugees: More scrutiny but no ban
November 18, 2015
In The News

WASHINGTON

Threading the political needle on the issue of allowing Syrian refugees into the United States after the deadly Paris terrorist attacks is proving to be a daunting task for Republicans in Congress.

Issues:Defense & National Security
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McCrory rejects Syrian refugees in N.C., Rep. Hudson pushes for screening
November 18, 2015
In The News

ROCKINGHAM — After a wave of terror attacks left more than 120 people dead in Paris last week, Richmond County’s congressman wants to put a hold on the Obama administration’s acceptance of 10,000 refugees from war-torn Syria.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-Concord, introduced a bill — the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 — on Monday “to stop the refugee process unless and until Americans can be assured that our government can effectively keep us safe and keep terrorists out.”

Issues:Defense & National Security
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Hudson's Syrian Refugee Strategy to Receive House Vote
November 18, 2015
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) responded to the House GOP task force's use of his legislation to address President Obama's plan to take in Syrian refugees.
Issues:Defense & National Security
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Paul Ryan calls for pause in refugee program
November 17, 2015
In The News
Washington (CNN)House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday called for a "pause" in the U.S.
Issues:Defense & National Security
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Republican leaders call for Ôpause' on Syrian refugee program
November 17, 2015
In The News
Republican leaders on Capitol Hill called on Tuesday for a “pause” in admitting Syrian refugees to the United States, citing national security risks in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Fears of a domestic terrorist infiltration have suffused the congressional reaction to Friday’s attacks, and there were indications those fears could bleed into coming negotiations over funding the federal government.
According to the most recent State Department figures, 1,600 Syrian refugees have been admitted to the U.S.
Issues:Defense & National Security
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House rushes to halt refugees
November 17, 2015
In The News
With Americans fearing a Paris-style attack at home, the House is rushing to vote this week on legislation that would temporarily halt the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S.
Republican lawmakers are feeling enormous pressure to act before they leave town on Thursday for a 10-day Thanksgiving recess.
Issues:Defense & National Security
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House coalescing behind refugee bill
November 17, 2015
In The News

House GOP leaders are coalescing behind a bill authored by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) that would temporarily halt President Obama’s plan to allow thousands of Syrian refugees into the U.S. until authorities can verify that none of them are dangerous, sources told The Hill.

Issues:Defense & National Security
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Hudson Intros Bill to Thwart Obama's Syrian Refugee Plan
November 16, 2015
Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced the American SAFE Act of 2015 to thwart the Obama administration's plan to take in thousands of Syrian refugees.
Issues:Defense & National Security
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