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Jones Announces Extension of Public Comment on Cape Lookout Vehicle Plan

    WASHINGTON, D.C.     Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is pleased to announce that the public comment period has been extended for the National Park Service's draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for its off-road vehicle (ORV) management plan at Cape Lookout National Seashore. Congressman Jones and Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagan penned a letter requesting the 45-day extension, citing the fact that Hurricane Arthur hindered the ability of many North Carolinians to submit their comments during the original 60-day period.

    "This decision will impact area residents as well the local economy and businesses," said Congressman Jones. "All individuals who may be affected by the Park Service's plan should have the opportunity to give their input, and I am pleased that the Service has granted my request for an extension."

Jones Iraq Resolution Passes House

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted today to pass a resolution (H. Con. Res. 105) that he introduced to prohibit the deployment of U.S. armed forces in a sustained combat role in Iraq without congressional authorization:

    "The executive has an unfortunate history of ignoring the constitutional responsibility of Congress to authorize the use of our military," said Congressman Jones. "To put our men and women in uniform back into harm's way without express approval from Congress is both unlawful and ignorant of our past experience wasting American lives and taxpayer dollars in an attempt to bring Iraq into a state of 'stability' – a stability that has quickly disintegrated in the face of opposition from ISIS. I am pleased that my colleagues in the House have joined me in support of this effort to return to the constitutional authority of Congress over the use of military force, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to do the same."

    Video of Congressman Jones speaking on the House floor in support of the resolution is available here.


    Sarah Howard
      Communications Director

    Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3)

     2333 Rayburn House Office Building
     Washington, DC 20515

     sarah.howard@mail.house.gov  •  (202) 225-3415