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To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.
To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.
 
On Friday, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke with a Fox News reporter in his office at the Capitol.
On Friday, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke with a Fox News reporter in his office at the Capitol.
 
North Carolina now has its second voter identification law. A federal court voided the first because it would not consider forms of ID disproportionately used by minorities, such as cards or documents given to government employees, students, and people on public assistance.
North Carolina now has its second voter identification law. A federal court voided the first because it would not consider forms of ID disproportionately used by minorities, such as cards or documents given to government employees, students, and people on public assistance.
 
We're building a lot of wall as we speak - a tremendous amount. And we're renovating a lot of the other wall.
We're building a lot of wall as we speak - a tremendous amount. And we're renovating a lot of the other wall.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper's administration told legislative leaders investigating the Atlantic Coast Pipeline last week it won't allow private investigators hired by the General Assembly to interview state employees.
Gov. Roy Cooper's administration told legislative leaders investigating the Atlantic Coast Pipeline last week it won't allow private investigators hired by the General Assembly to interview state employees.
 
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mocked President Donald Trump on Friday immediately after the president ended the government shutdown so non-essential federal employees could get paid and so both of the nation's major parties could work on a deal to fund border security.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mocked President Donald Trump on Friday immediately after the president ended the government shutdown so non-essential federal employees could get paid and so both of the nation's major parties could work on a deal to fund border security.
 
The structure of the deal seems designed to skirt the constitutional requirement for the General Assembly to approve the raising and spending of funds.
The structure of the deal seems designed to skirt the constitutional requirement for the General Assembly to approve the raising and spending of funds.
 
Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the Interim President of Venezuela.
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) sent letters to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking more information.
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) sent letters to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeking more information.
 
Ken Eudy, Gov. Roy Cooper's policy adviser, was the governor's key negotiator with Duke Energy in developing a $57.8 discretionary Atlantic Coast Pipeline fund Duke and its utility partners would pay to Cooper.
Ken Eudy, Gov. Roy Cooper's policy adviser, was the governor's key negotiator with Duke Energy in developing a $57.8 discretionary Atlantic Coast Pipeline fund Duke and its utility partners would pay to Cooper.
 
Listed here are Stan Deatherage's most recent rants. I reckon over the last few days I needed to blow off a bit of steam.
Listed here are Stan Deatherage's most recent rants. I reckon over the last few days I needed to blow off a bit of steam.
 
Thank you for your letter of January 3, 2019, sent to me long after the Shutdown began, inviting me to address the Nation on January 29th as to the State of the Union.
Thank you for your letter of January 3, 2019, sent to me long after the Shutdown began, inviting me to address the Nation on January 29th as to the State of the Union.
 
A cold wind blew and now suddenly, it is winter.
A cold wind blew and now suddenly, it is winter.
 
Despite a dip in total alcohol consumption, U.S. drinkers bought more than 230 million nine-liter cases of distilled spirits in 2018 - a 1.9 percent increase on the previous year.
Despite a dip in total alcohol consumption, U.S. drinkers bought more than 230 million nine-liter cases of distilled spirits in 2018 - a 1.9 percent increase on the previous year.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the President's proposal to end the partial government shutdown through a compromise on border security funding and protections for DACA and TPS recipients.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the President's proposal to end the partial government shutdown through a compromise on border security funding and protections for DACA and TPS recipients.
 
On Sunday, Adam Serwer of The Atlantic wrote a piece about Rep. Steve King (R-IA), who recently did an interview with The New York Times in which he suggested that there was nothing wrong with the phrases "white supremacy" and "white nationalism."
On Sunday, Adam Serwer of The Atlantic wrote a piece about Rep. Steve King (R-IA), who recently did an interview with The New York Times in which he suggested that there was nothing wrong with the phrases "white supremacy" and "white nationalism."
 
Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River, a paradise located in Uptown Greenville, for the 13th annual PirateFest on April 12th and 13th, 2019.
Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River, a paradise located in Uptown Greenville, for the 13th annual PirateFest on April 12th and 13th, 2019.
 
Families who have been impacted by crimes committed by illegal aliens stormed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office on Tuesday, demanding that the California Democrat "build the wall."
Families who have been impacted by crimes committed by illegal aliens stormed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office on Tuesday, demanding that the California Democrat "build the wall."
 
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed 28 new members to 23 North Carolina Boards and Commissions.
RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed 28 new members to 23 North Carolina Boards and Commissions.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Rural Health is hosting six meetings across the state to gather stakeholder input regarding the J-1 Visa Waiver program and NC's Loan Repayment and Incentive Programs under N.C. General Assembly Session Law HB 998.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Rural Health is hosting six meetings across the state to gather stakeholder input regarding the J-1 Visa Waiver program and NC's Loan Repayment and Incentive Programs under N.C. General Assembly Session Law HB 998.
 
Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to bolster U.S. government efforts to prevent genocide and other human rights atrocities around the world was signed into law.
Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to bolster U.S. government efforts to prevent genocide and other human rights atrocities around the world was signed into law.
 
From time to time, I blow off a little steam stating the bare truth in these short bursts of full-throated rants. In the spirit of full transparency, I will share them with you here. Feel free to express your comments below.
From time to time, I blow off a little steam stating the bare truth in these short bursts of full-throated rants. In the spirit of full transparency, I will share them with you here. Feel free to express your comments below.
 
Much of the media coverage of the continuing government shutdown has focused on stories of federal workers who aren't getting paid. Stories about irregular inspections of our food and longer, slower lines at airports.
Much of the media coverage of the continuing government shutdown has focused on stories of federal workers who aren't getting paid. Stories about irregular inspections of our food and longer, slower lines at airports.
 
On Friday, the wind changed and suddenly, the climate was remarkably warmer.
On Friday, the wind changed and suddenly, the climate was remarkably warmer.
 
Together, we are building a safe, strong, and proud America.
 
Written in 1903, the University of Texas fight song's opening lyrics are "The Eyes of Texas are upon you/All the livelong day." Unfortunately, for many on campus, the sentiments expressed are more than just a catchy tune-it's a frightening reality
Written in 1903, the University of Texas fight song's opening lyrics are "The Eyes of Texas are upon you/All the livelong day." Unfortunately, for many on campus, the sentiments expressed are more than just a catchy tune-it's a frightening reality
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored legislation to ensure federal workers that are deemed "essential" and continue to work are paid despite the partial government shutdown.
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored legislation to ensure federal workers that are deemed "essential" and continue to work are paid despite the partial government shutdown.
 
This is the first such swearing-in that we've ever had in the great Oval Office.
This is the first such swearing-in that we've ever had in the great Oval Office.
 
Who would have thought a call to act like a gentleman would generate controversy? Context is important.
Who would have thought a call to act like a gentleman would generate controversy? Context is important.
 
Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway ruled Tuesday that the State Board of Elections is in the best position to weigh the factual and legal issues related to the 9th Congressional District contest.
Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway ruled Tuesday that the State Board of Elections is in the best position to weigh the factual and legal issues related to the 9th Congressional District contest.
 
On January 10, 2019, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) reportedly stated, "White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization -- how did that language become offensive?"
On January 10, 2019, Rep. Steve King (R-IA) reportedly stated, "White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization -- how did that language become offensive?"
 
Today, the Center for Consumer Freedom sent a letter to State's Attorney Michael O. Twigg in Cumberland, Maryland, urging for a full and thorough investigation of the animal liberation group PETA for felony wiretapping based on a judge's ruling in a federal court case.
Today, the Center for Consumer Freedom sent a letter to State's Attorney Michael O. Twigg in Cumberland, Maryland, urging for a full and thorough investigation of the animal liberation group PETA for felony wiretapping based on a judge's ruling in a federal court case.
 
Consider this scenario. A couple of years before a politician is elected to his current job, he signs a lease agreement worth as much as $1 million with a large private company.
Consider this scenario. A couple of years before a politician is elected to his current job, he signs a lease agreement worth as much as $1 million with a large private company.
 
To every member of Congress: Pass a bill that ends this crisis. To every citizen: Call Congress and tell them to finally, after all of these decades, secure our border. This is a choice between right and wrong, justice and injustice.
To every member of Congress: Pass a bill that ends this crisis. To every citizen: Call Congress and tell them to finally, after all of these decades, secure our border. This is a choice between right and wrong, justice and injustice.
 
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