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Press Releases: Elected office holders  

Beaufort County Now will publish every press release, which is within their power to do so, from every elected office holder, irrespective of political party.

During today's Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Tillis called on the Department of Veterans Affairs to completely rethink the way it approaches providing care for veterans.
During today's Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing, Senator Tillis called on the Department of Veterans Affairs to completely rethink the way it approaches providing care for veterans.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Bernard W. (B.W.) Collier II whose nomination as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) was unanimously approved by the House and Senate, completing his confirmation by the General Assembly
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Bernard W. (B.W.) Collier II whose nomination as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) was unanimously approved by the House and Senate, completing his confirmation by the General Assembly
 
As the state tax filing deadline passed this week, the vast majority of North Carolinians will keep more of their own tax dollars due to policy decisions made by the Republican General Assembly during the past two legislative bienniums.
As the state tax filing deadline passed this week, the vast majority of North Carolinians will keep more of their own tax dollars due to policy decisions made by the Republican General Assembly during the past two legislative bienniums.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the Raleigh City Council approved a contract that calls for the City of Raleigh to purchase the 300-acre Dorothea Dix property from the State of North Carolina for approximately $52 million.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the Raleigh City Council approved a contract that calls for the City of Raleigh to purchase the 300-acre Dorothea Dix property from the State of North Carolina for approximately $52 million.
 
Clark Twiddy, a Dare County resident, was elected by the Senate on Thursday, April 16, 2015 to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges for a term of six years.
Clark Twiddy, a Dare County resident, was elected by the Senate on Thursday, April 16, 2015 to serve on the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges for a term of six years.
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) sent VA Secretary Robert McDonald a preliminary series of recommendations to apply best business practices to the VA system to make it more efficient and help ensure that veterans are receiving timely and quality care.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 today with a 99-0 vote
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed The Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 today with a 99-0 vote
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 1560, The Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which provides private companies that turn over sensitive data to the federal government with immunity from lawsuits. H.R. 1560 passed the House 307 to 116 and awaits consideration in the Senate.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H.R. 1560, The Protecting Cyber Networks Act, which provides private companies that turn over sensitive data to the federal government with immunity from lawsuits. H.R. 1560 passed the House 307 to 116 and awaits consideration in the Senate.
 
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced today that they are leading a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman about a possible special docking provision that could allow for the future addition of countries like China to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced today that they are leading a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman about a possible special docking provision that could allow for the future addition of countries like China to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) introduced The Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) introduced The Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that amends the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills to prevent tax evaders from working for the federal government and drawing a salary from taxpayer dollars.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills to prevent tax evaders from working for the federal government and drawing a salary from taxpayer dollars.
 
Governor Pat McCrory was in Washington, D.C. Tuesday evening to celebrate North Carolina's newly minted designation as an “Innovation Champion” on the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)'s inaugural Innovation Scorecard, an innovation performance index based on 10 criteria.
Governor Pat McCrory was in Washington, D.C. Tuesday evening to celebrate North Carolina's newly minted designation as an “Innovation Champion” on the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)'s inaugural Innovation Scorecard, an innovation performance index based on 10 criteria.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, in Tillis' Washington, D.C. office to discuss several issues, including stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and combatting terrorist groups in the Middle East.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, in Tillis' Washington, D.C. office to discuss several issues, including stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and combatting terrorist groups in the Middle East.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
 
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
Yesterday, the United States Air Force submitted its mandatory "Report on C-130 Force Structure" to Congress, outlining its plans to shutter the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to come to Capitol Hill and explain how the VA will address the excessive wait times at VA clinics in Eastern North Carolina that were reported last week by the Associated Press (AP).
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on Veterans Administration (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald to come to Capitol Hill and explain how the VA will address the excessive wait times at VA clinics in Eastern North Carolina that were reported last week by the Associated Press (AP).
 
Governor Pat McCrory proclaimed today, April 11, 2015, as "Special Needs Day at Brooks Avenue Church of Christ."
 
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) visited the Durham and Salisbury Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) to meet with facility leaders and staff and receive updates on wait times and delivery of health care for veterans at the facilities.
Today, Senator Tillis (R-NC) visited the Durham and Salisbury Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) to meet with facility leaders and staff and receive updates on wait times and delivery of health care for veterans at the facilities.
 
Last week, Senate Bill 90 (Required Number of Operating Brake Lights), legislation that I'm sponsoring unanimously passed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, April 02, 2015.
Last week, Senate Bill 90 (Required Number of Operating Brake Lights), legislation that I'm sponsoring unanimously passed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, April 02, 2015.
 
The NC General Assembly was shut down for about two weeks due to snow and other bad weather. The Bill submission deadline was not extended due to the weather, so we are jumping through hoops now to get our Bills into Bill Drafting before the submission deadline on March 18th.
The NC General Assembly was shut down for about two weeks due to snow and other bad weather. The Bill submission deadline was not extended due to the weather, so we are jumping through hoops now to get our Bills into Bill Drafting before the submission deadline on March 18th.
 
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Duke University's Men’s Basketball team and Coach Mike Krzyzewski after the Blue Devils won the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
Governor Pat McCrory congratulated Duke University's Men’s Basketball team and Coach Mike Krzyzewski after the Blue Devils won the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today that he recently concluded a weeklong visit to Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today that he recently concluded a weeklong visit to Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
 
Governor Pat McCrory surprised Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes and his wife Dena Barnes with Order of the Long Leaf Pine awards today at a ceremony in Greensboro.
Governor Pat McCrory surprised Guilford County Sheriff BJ Barnes and his wife Dena Barnes with Order of the Long Leaf Pine awards today at a ceremony in Greensboro.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the introduction of Senate Resolution 117, which recognizes the contributions of linemen to protect public safety and expresses support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the introduction of Senate Resolution 117, which recognizes the contributions of linemen to protect public safety and expresses support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
 
Last week, I presented Senate Bill 112 (Commercial Fishing Courses/Coastal Colleges) to the Senate Committee on Workforce and Economic Development.
Last week, I presented Senate Bill 112 (Commercial Fishing Courses/Coastal Colleges) to the Senate Committee on Workforce and Economic Development.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted military families from throughout the state at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh today for an Easter Egg Hunt.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted military families from throughout the state at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh today for an Easter Egg Hunt.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Ranking Member Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), urging them to prohibit the transfer of more than 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters from the Army National Guard in Raleigh.
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Ranking Member Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), urging them to prohibit the transfer of more than 24 AH-64 Apache helicopters from the Army National Guard in Raleigh.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget resolution.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget resolution.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against HR. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, which passed the House 392-37.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against HR. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, which passed the House 392-37.
 
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 federal budget proposal which passed the House by a vote of 228 to 199.
Last night, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 federal budget proposal which passed the House by a vote of 228 to 199.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) today met with Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James to discuss the future of the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope Airfield
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) today met with Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James to discuss the future of the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope Airfield
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act. The bill was introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Tillis joins Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) as original co-sponsors.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Prioritizing Veterans’ Access to Mental Health Care Act. The bill was introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Tillis joins Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) as original co-sponsors.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement on the five-year anniversary President Obama signed ObamaCare into law.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement on the five-year anniversary President Obama signed ObamaCare into law.
 
This week, a bipartisan coalition of House and Senate members unveiled legislation that would allow dozens of eastern North Carolina communities to proceed with a critical sales agreement that will reduce electricity rates and spur job growth and economic development across eastern North Carolina.
This week, a bipartisan coalition of House and Senate members unveiled legislation that would allow dozens of eastern North Carolina communities to proceed with a critical sales agreement that will reduce electricity rates and spur job growth and economic development across eastern North Carolina.
 
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