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These past two years have brought to light a fact that has existed for too long: There are a number of disparities based on the color of one’s skin — including healthcare — and it’s time we finally close those gaps. While disease does not discriminate, there are undeniable inequities in our healthcare system. African Americans become afflicted with certain cancers at the same rate as their white counterparts, but they are more likely to die. This has been an ongoing problem and one a healthy nation cannot allow to remain unaddressed. In this regard, the N.C.
Friends, It’s hard to believe 2021 is almost over. After all of the challenges we faced this year, many of us will say good riddance. |
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Three of North Carolina’s military bases can continue making upgrades and improvements because of funding provided by the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Friends, Last week we paused to mourn the passing of a man who embodied the "Greatest Generation," Senator Bob Dole. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (R-NC) along with Mike Levin (D-CA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to ensure military families have access to school meal programs.
Today, U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to make it easier for military families to qualify for school meal programs. Nearly one in seven military families report experiencing food insecurity, but many do not qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) because service members’ housing allowances are considered income and push them out of eligibility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two health care-related bills introduced by U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) have passed the U.S. House of Representatives.