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In the shadow of the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning USA, a stain now exists upon our nation's collective conscious, a condition that must be excised, or our nation will not function properly as one of a self-governed people. Understanding these long standing truths: What would you suggest as a quick, and, or proper corrective measure?
20% Destroy the Fascist Donald Trump and all of MAGA, because America must never be Great Again.
80% Our self-governed people, and their properly restored institutions, under President Trump, must discover the root causes to properly correct, and save our Constitutional Republic.
0% I thought we had to shut down Free Speech we don't like to save our "democracy," so I am totally confused now.
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The North Carolina Rate Bureau is back at it again, proposing a 25-35% increase for the coastal area.
The North Carolina Rate Bureau is back at it again, proposing a 25-35% increase for the coastal area.
 
Please join me for a news conference on Monday, Jan. 06, at 2:30 p.m. The news conference will be held at the Beaufort County Courthouse steps (112 W. Second Street, Washington, NC).
Please join me for a news conference on Monday, Jan. 06, at 2:30 p.m. The news conference will be held at the Beaufort County Courthouse steps (112 W. Second Street, Washington, NC).
 
Since the General Assembly adjourned in late July, I have been out in the district talking with educators and students.
Since the General Assembly adjourned in late July, I have been out in the district talking with educators and students.
 
Federal Judge Louise Flanagan ruled in favor of N.C. Department of Transportation’s effort to replace the Bonner Bridge on Monday, Sept. 16.
Federal Judge Louise Flanagan ruled in favor of N.C. Department of Transportation’s effort to replace the Bonner Bridge on Monday, Sept. 16.
 
Following weeks of negotiation, the Senate has again made modifications to our tax reform plan to better satisfy the needs of North Carolinians and compel the support of the House and Governor.
Following weeks of negotiation, the Senate has again made modifications to our tax reform plan to better satisfy the needs of North Carolinians and compel the support of the House and Governor.
 
It is abundantly clear that real tax reform is needed in North Carolina - our state has the highest taxes in the Southeast and one of the worst business climates and unemployment rates in the country.
It is abundantly clear that real tax reform is needed in North Carolina - our state has the highest taxes in the Southeast and one of the worst business climates and unemployment rates in the country.
 
The Governor signed my Senate Bill 189, amending the homeschool law in NC, into law this past Thursday.
The Governor signed my Senate Bill 189, amending the homeschool law in NC, into law this past Thursday.
 
In the coastal counties, many of whom are Tier I and II counties, the ferry riders are mostly folks going to work. The river ferries are virtually all commuter traffic, including school buses going to and from school, and folks going to the Doctor’s Office or doing every-day shopping.
In the coastal counties, many of whom are Tier I and II counties, the ferry riders are mostly folks going to work. The river ferries are virtually all commuter traffic, including school buses going to and from school, and folks going to the Doctor’s Office or doing every-day shopping.
 
This week, I led a group of Buxton constituents and Dare County Commissioners, along with Representative Paul Tine to talk with NC Secretary of Transportation Anthony Tata regarding the road problems experienced by the folks in Buxton.
This week, I led a group of Buxton constituents and Dare County Commissioners, along with Representative Paul Tine to talk with NC Secretary of Transportation Anthony Tata regarding the road problems experienced by the folks in Buxton.
 
The bill filing deadline has passed in both chambers for this long session. That doesn't mean we're slowing down though - 943 bills were filed in the House of Representatives and 724 bills were filed in the Senate.
The bill filing deadline has passed in both chambers for this long session. That doesn't mean we're slowing down though - 943 bills were filed in the House of Representatives and 724 bills were filed in the Senate.
 
I have filed and cosponsored a number of bills since my last newsletter, and will be highlighting some of those bills here
I have filed and cosponsored a number of bills since my last newsletter, and will be highlighting some of those bills here
 
Here is a good example of liberal media spin. Ms. Maddow is wrong.
Here is a good example of liberal media spin. Ms. Maddow is wrong.
 
We have been busy so far this session! Here is a little of what has happened in the past two weeks.
We have been busy so far this session! Here is a little of what has happened in the past two weeks.
 
Session is in full swing here at the General Assembly. I thought you might like to have an idea of what a typical week is like for me.
Session is in full swing here at the General Assembly. I thought you might like to have an idea of what a typical week is like for me.
 
This past election brought changes to how government works in North Carolina. Of course, there are still the House and Senate chamber (legislative branch), the Governor's office (executive branch), and the Courts (judicial branch). What happened to each of those is noteworthy.
This past election brought changes to how government works in North Carolina. Of course, there are still the House and Senate chamber (legislative branch), the Governor's office (executive branch), and the Courts (judicial branch). What happened to each of those is noteworthy.
 
I want to thank all of you folks who worked so hard to help me win this Senate Seat. I am truly humbled at the extent of work performed so well, by so many.
I want to thank all of you folks who worked so hard to help me win this Senate Seat. I am truly humbled at the extent of work performed so well, by so many.
 
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) claimed victory in the State Senate District 1 race following today's district-wide recount.
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) claimed victory in the State Senate District 1 race following today's district-wide recount.
 
As of today we have won the North Carolina Senate District 1seat. You and I have worked hard to get here.
As of today we have won the North Carolina Senate District 1seat. You and I have worked hard to get here.
 
My Senate District 1 race results are not finial as yet and assuming that I am still within 1% after the provisional ballots are counted, then I will ask for a recount.
My Senate District 1 race results are not finial as yet and assuming that I am still within 1% after the provisional ballots are counted, then I will ask for a recount.
 
My next fundraiser event will be a luncheon at the Bank Bistro & Bar in Washington NC at 12:30PM.
My next fundraiser event will be a luncheon at the Bank Bistro & Bar in Washington NC at 12:30PM.
 
I am having another fundraiser for my election to Senate District 1. Please come or just donate to Committee to Elect Bill Cook.
I am having another fundraiser for my election to Senate District 1. Please come or just donate to Committee to Elect Bill Cook.
 
The North Carolina House of Representatives adjourned on Tuesday, ending a two-year session that saw Republicans in a majority for only the second time in more than a century.
The North Carolina House of Representatives adjourned on Tuesday, ending a two-year session that saw Republicans in a majority for only the second time in more than a century.
 
Below is the Speaker’s press release concerning hydraulic fracturing. I voted for this bill and I am very happy for the people of North Carolina because of this bill.
Below is the Speaker’s press release concerning hydraulic fracturing. I voted for this bill and I am very happy for the people of North Carolina because of this bill.
 
North Carolina's overall economic situation has seen consistent decline over the last several decades. Small towns and big cities around the state have seen businesses large and small leave the state for more profitable lands or go completely out of business.
North Carolina's overall economic situation has seen consistent decline over the last several decades. Small towns and big cities around the state have seen businesses large and small leave the state for more profitable lands or go completely out of business.
 
Here is some information about the 2012 Budget we in the House passed last Wednesday night. I voted for this budget after enduring 9 or 10 hours of listening to the Democrats whine.
Here is some information about the 2012 Budget we in the House passed last Wednesday night. I voted for this budget after enduring 9 or 10 hours of listening to the Democrats whine.
 
Return America will have one last Return America Marriage Rally in Raleigh on April 20, 2012, at 11:00 AM.
Return America will have one last Return America Marriage Rally in Raleigh on April 20, 2012, at 11:00 AM.
 
On May 8, 2012, North Carolinians will have the opportunity to vote FOR the Marriage Protection Amendment, an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
On May 8, 2012, North Carolinians will have the opportunity to vote FOR the Marriage Protection Amendment, an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
 
Governor Beverly Perdue Tuesday proposed to raise the state sales tax rate by almost 16 percent in the midst of our state's worst recession in decades.
Governor Beverly Perdue Tuesday proposed to raise the state sales tax rate by almost 16 percent in the midst of our state's worst recession in decades.
 
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2 o'clock PM Representative Bill Cook will hold a Press Conference to announce his decision regarding whether he will run for the NC House or the NC Senate next term.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2 o'clock PM Representative Bill Cook will hold a Press Conference to announce his decision regarding whether he will run for the NC House or the NC Senate next term.
 
The 2009 Racial Justice Act ("RJA") was passed based on incomplete data.
 
Yesterday Governor Beverly Perdue vetoed SB 9 "An Act to Reform the Racial Justic Act of 2009 to be consistent with the United State Supreme Court Ruling in McClaskey v. Kemp".
Yesterday Governor Beverly Perdue vetoed SB 9 "An Act to Reform the Racial Justic Act of 2009 to be consistent with the United State Supreme Court Ruling in McClaskey v. Kemp".
 
In a September 8 editorial in the Daily Reflector, Democratic Rep. Bill Faison offered a "jobs plan" on the same day that he held a press conference in Raleigh to pitch his idea.
In a September 8 editorial in the Daily Reflector, Democratic Rep. Bill Faison offered a "jobs plan" on the same day that he held a press conference in Raleigh to pitch his idea.
 
Next month the N.C. General Assembly will reconvene to consider putting several constitutional amendments before the voters of this great state.
Next month the N.C. General Assembly will reconvene to consider putting several constitutional amendments before the voters of this great state.
 
We in the Legislature have been busy overriding Beverly Perdue's vetoes. Yesterday we overrode her veto of SB 33, Medical Liability Reforms, SB 496, Medicaid and Health Choice Provider Requirements and SB 781, Regulatory Reform Act of 2011.
We in the Legislature have been busy overriding Beverly Perdue's vetoes. Yesterday we overrode her veto of SB 33, Medical Liability Reforms, SB 496, Medicaid and Health Choice Provider Requirements and SB 781, Regulatory Reform Act of 2011.
 
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