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EPA study to determine health risk of compound being emitted by Chemours

August 25, 2020

John Henderson
The Fayetteville Observer

Residents who live near the Chemours plant south of Fayetteville that has been discharging a potential carcinogen into the water supply for years could know by mid-winter of the possible health threat, officials said Tuesday.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a scientific study to evaluate the "toxicity" of the GenX compound that has been emitted for years from the Chemours plant, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler told officials at a roundtable discussion in Fayetteville on Tuesday.

Issues:Health Care

Powering Our Military and Economy

August 23, 2020

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As Fort Bragg's Congressman, it's an honor to represent so many active-duty soldiers, their families and our veterans. We owe a debt to everyone who has served in our nation’s military, as well as their families, for the sacrifices they have made to protect our country.

Hudson Releases Statement on U.S. Postal Service

August 21, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after a hearing today with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and ahead of a vote tomorrow in the U.S. House of Representatives on post office legislation:

"Today, the Postmaster General completely debunked the fake Pelosi Post Office scandal. We learned at today's hearing that funding has not been cut to the U.S.

Electrical linemen — pitched as high-demand job for veterans at Fayetteville event

August 19, 2020

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Michael Futch
The Fayetteville Observer

The secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy visited Fort Bragg and Fayetteville Technical Community College on Tuesday to discuss energy issues for the military and Duke Energy's efforts to hire veterans as electrical utility linemen.

Secretary Dan Brouillette joined host U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson during the day for both functions. Hudson helped put together the bipartisan Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act, which he supported for energy and manufacturing training.

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy

Holding the IRS Accountable

August 16, 2020

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We’ve come a long way, but folks are still hurting.

Hudson Introduces Economic Impact Payment Legislation

August 11, 2020

Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced the Impact Payments Now Act, a bill to ensure eligible individuals and families receive their stimulus checks.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Renew. Restore. Rebuild.

August 9, 2020

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Like many of you, the first thing I think about when I wake up is my family. Even before my feet hit the floor, I think about how I am going to help my son grow, stay safe and healthy, and reach a better tomorrow. I take the same approach as your Representative in Congress.

Hudson Applauds President's Executive Order on Improving Rural Health and Telehealth Access

August 4, 2020

Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday to improve health care in rural communities and expand telehealth services:

Issues:Health Care

Developing a Vaccine at Warp Speed

August 2, 2020

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Throughout the response to the coronavirus outbreak, my top objectives have never changed. Those are to make sure our local health care providers and public health officials have all the resources they need, increase the availability of tests in our community, mitigate the impacts on families, workers and small businesses, and help make treatments and vaccines available to you as soon as possible.

Hudson Urges Action on Veteran Caregiver Legislation

July 31, 2020

Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and sponsor of the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act, is calling for passage of his legislation as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. On a virtual town hall yesterday with Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04), co-sponsor of the bill, as well as numerous veteran and caregiver stakeholders, Rep. Hudson called on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to advance the bipartisan legislation as soon as possible.

Issues:Veterans

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