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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released evidence received by the Judiciary Committee confirming that murder suspect Emmanuel Jesus Rangel-Hernandez avoided deportation.
Published: Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 @ 6:35 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion and Western Residence in blue tomorrow after sunset to observe World Down Syndrome Day. The residences will be illuminated until midnight.
Published: Saturday, March 21st, 2015 @ 9:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is pressuring Secretary of the Air Force, Debra Lee James, to explain why the Air Force is prematurely proceeding with its plans to dismantle the 440th Airlift Wing (AW) at Fort Bragg, which violates the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2015.
Published: Friday, March 20th, 2015 @ 11:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today spoke on the Senate floor on the need for Senate Democratic leaders to end their filibuster of the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.
Published: Friday, March 20th, 2015 @ 1:36 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for two bills – H.R.1029, the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015, and H.R. 1030, the Secret Science Reform Act of 2015 – that would help reign in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Published: Friday, March 20th, 2015 @ 1:08 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, where he discussed the threat posed by ISIS and the Obama administration’s negotiations with Iran.
Published: Sunday, March 15th, 2015 @ 6:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Having a dependable and safe waterway passage for commercial and recreational boats is of paramount importance.
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 @ 11:51 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Governor Pat McCrory announced today the positive results of a study measuring the statewide economic impact of the unprecedented back-to-back 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships, conducted by the United States Golf Association at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina June
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 @ 11:10 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Senator Thom Tillis returned home this evening from a trip to the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he was joined by Senators Tom Cotton (Arkansas), James Lankford (Oklahoma), Joni Ernst (Iowa), and Mike Rounds (South Dakota).
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 @ 8:00 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Global Packaging will expand its facility in Richmond County.
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2015 @ 6:48 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) filed a comprehensive property insurance reform bill, SB 208, Tuesday, March 10, 2015.
Published: Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 @ 9:50 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today joined a bipartisan group of Senators in urging Senate appropriators to allocate funding for the purpose of providing defensive weapons to Ukraine.
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2015 @ 9:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is an original co-sponsor of the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015, which was introduced today by Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).
Published: Saturday, March 7th, 2015 @ 3:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor during open debate to support Senator Alexander’s (R-TN) legislation to stop the implementation of the National Labor Relation Board’s “ambush election” rule.
Published: Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 @ 10:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In response to a request from Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and the Dare County Board of Commissioners, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has agreed to hold an additional public scoping meeting on the Outer Banks.
Published: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 7:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before a joint session of Congress, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement
Published: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced he is co-sponsoring the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, authored by Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ), which enhances Congressional oversight of the Obama Administration’s negotiations with Iran.
Published: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 @ 12:00 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, chairman of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Governors Coalition, announced today Governor Bill Walker (AK-I) has become the newest member of coalition.
Published: Monday, March 2nd, 2015 @ 9:29 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you want money from the Department of Homeland Security, you will need to start keeping track of the immigration status of suspects you arrest.
Published: Monday, March 2nd, 2015 @ 5:52 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced legislation to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from overriding state and local municipal broadband laws.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 11:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 113, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, that gives the N.C. Ferry Division temporary authority to enter into contracts for the purchase of motor fuel at a guaranteed price.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 11:24 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today released the following statement on Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 1:47 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) reintroduced H.R.1041-the Jamiel Shaw, II. Memorial Act--to require states to track and report crimes committed by illegal aliens to the FBI as a condition for receiving any funds from the Department of Homeland Security.
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 11:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on President Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Act.
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 11:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced today he is co-sponsoring the American Liberty Restoration Act and the American Job Protection Act to lessen the negative impact President Obama’s health care law will have on American families and small businesses.
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 1:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is leading a bipartisan coalition urging Speaker Boehner to schedule a full debate on President Obama’s AUMF request to combat ISIS, as well as allowing an open amendment process.
Published: Monday, February 23rd, 2015 @ 9:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Following news reports that the Air Force is proceeding with its plans to dismantle the 440th Airlift Wing (AW) at Fort Bragg in violation of a legal mandate to first notify Congress, Senator Tillis raised his objections to such efforts.
Published: Friday, February 20th, 2015 @ 12:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In response to a request from Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and the Dare County Board of Commissioners, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has agreed to hold an additional public scoping meeting on the Outer Banks.
Published: Thursday, February 19th, 2015 @ 6:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement after the passing of former Congressman Cass Ballenger (R-NC).
Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 @ 3:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Maintaining a strong transportation system is crucial to preserving a growing and productive economy.
Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 @ 2:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today issued the following statement after a federal district court temporarily halted President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.
Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 @ 2:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) gave this statement on Judge Andrew Hanen’s injunction against President Obama’s executive amnesty
Published: Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 @ 12:16 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory has nominated Dr. Linda Morrison Combs of Winston-Salem as North Carolina State Controller. The governor first appointed Dr. Combs to the position in May 2014. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.
Published: Friday, February 13th, 2015 @ 10:22 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory released a statement following the shooting of three students near UNC - Chapel Hill:
Published: Friday, February 13th, 2015 @ 12:57 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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