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OPINION: A new way to get Americans back to work

July 10, 2014

These are tough times for hard-working families. Too many Americans are either unemployed or underemployed. Families are juggling bills they can't pay. Many believe they are working harder but only falling farther and farther behind.

Issues:Economy and JobsEducation

OPINION: A new way to get Americans back to work

July 10, 2014

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Hudson Votes to Invest in Workforce

July 9, 2014

Press Release

Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), member of the Education and Workforce Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803), a bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reform federal workforce development programs.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Another EEOC Embarassment

July 2, 2014

In The News

We last told you about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's amateurish handling of an antidiscrimination claim against a North Carolina law firm back in February, after a U.S. Magistrate sanctioned the agency for its failure to preserve evidence and ordered taxpayers to pay the law firm's legal fees. Now the EEOC has suffered the added indignity of having the case thrown out of court by an Obama appointee to the bench.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Congratulates Rep. Patrick McHenry on His Leadership Appointment

June 26, 2014

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement congratulating Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10) on his appointment as Chief Deputy Whip:

Issues:Congressional Issues

Hudson Introduces Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits

June 25, 2014

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, introduced the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 4959). Recently, courts have levied large sanctions against the EEOC for bringing lawsuits that were frivolous, unreasonable, or groundless. This legislation would require the EEOC to post on its website and in its annual report an array of information to promote transparency.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Votes to Provide Certainty to Consumers and Job Creators

June 24, 2014

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4413–The Consumer Protection and End User Relief Act. This legislation includes the full language of H.R. 3814–The Risk Management Certainty Act–which was introduced by Rep. Hudson in January.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Introduces Bill to Enhance Airport Security Measures

June 10, 2014

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4802, the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2014, which addresses the lessons learned from last year's shooting at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that tragically claimed the life of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez. This bill would require TSA to conduct outreach to domestic airports to verify that they have working plans for responding to similar security incidents or acts of terrorism inside the perimeter of the airport.

Issues:Transportation

Hudson: Obama Administration's War on Coal Destroys Jobs

June 2, 2014

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration's proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation requiring power plants to cut carbon emissions by thirty percent.

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy

Hudson demands Shinseki's resignation

May 27, 2014

In The News

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th District, targeted Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki this week.

Hudson, an outspoken supporter of veterans, said the VA’s failures are “astounding and shameful.”

Issues:Veterans

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