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Texas Governor Rick Perry, 3 1/2 term governor of the nation's most business friendly state, will run for president of these states united.
Published: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 @ 3:10 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It was an honor and a privilege last week to welcome members of our armed forces - including men and women from North Carolina's National Guard - to the General Assembly as a part of our Military Appreciation Day.
Published: Sunday, June 7th, 2015 @ 1:13 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Senator Tillis repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain why the H-2B visa cap was reached so soon in comparison to previous years, and called on DHS to conduct an audit to determine whether the correct number of H-2B visas was issued.
Published: Saturday, June 6th, 2015 @ 10:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the Senate passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) that will not only save, but increase the C-130 presence at Fort Bragg's Pope Airfield.
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2015 @ 7:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed M. Tawfik, to discuss cooperation between the two nations in efforts to defeat ISIS and curtail Iran’s geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2015 @ 3:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1335 – the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2015 @ 2:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement on the USA Freedom Act
Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2015 @ 11:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In a letter to White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun Donovan and several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders, Congressman Jones pointed out that after the presidents' budget requests included an average of $663,000 a year for New River Inlet.
Published: Thursday, June 4th, 2015 @ 12:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently toured Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point military bases in North Carolina where he met with service members, their spouses, veterans and several wounded warriors.
Published: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 @ 11:10 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The State Board of Elections on Wednesday will host the first of nine public hearings on proposed rules for the implementation of voter ID requirements that takes effect in 2016.
Published: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 @ 4:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced that its customers covered under the President’s Affordable Care Act will face an average 25.7 percent premium rate increase next year.
Published: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015 @ 10:49 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden
Published: Sunday, May 31st, 2015 @ 11:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day.
Published: Sunday, May 31st, 2015 @ 11:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) met with members of the North Carolina seafood industry to address their concerns around the current H-2B Visa crisis.
Published: Thursday, May 28th, 2015 @ 12:57 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) visited the UNC Genetic Medicine Building to discuss the recently announced public-private partnership between UNC and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to create an HIV Cure Center and a jointly owned company, Qura Therapeutics, dedicated to discovering a cure for HIV/AIDS.
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 @ 4:10 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-3) sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner urging him to take action on President Obama's Authorization for the Use of Military Force request released on February 11, 2015 to authorize military operations
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 @ 11:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) stressed the need to provide resources for veterans and military families during a keynote address at the annual Charlotte Heroes Lunch in Charlotte.
Published: Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 @ 7:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The NC General Assembly was in session until 1:30 am hammering out Amendments to the budget, and it was passed 93-23, with 11 Republicans and 12 Democrats voting against and sent to the Senate.
Published: Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 @ 5:48 pm
By: Michael Speciale
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), visited Gaston County, North Carolina, where he spoke to military servicemembers, veterans and their families during a Memorial Day service.
Published: Monday, May 25th, 2015 @ 7:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan Trade Promotional Authority (TPA) legislation
Published: Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 @ 2:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to ensure that surviving spouses and children of servicemembers who have died in the line of duty receive the same educational benefits as the family members of servicemembers who elect to transfer their benefits.
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 9:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:33 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor expressing his frustration with the Department of Homeland Security's unresponsiveness as North Carolina seafood companies have been unable to obtain enough H-2B workers to keep their processing facilities operational.
Published: Thursday, May 21st, 2015 @ 9:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Senate on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, passed Senate Bill 160 (Enhance Safety & Commerce for Ports/Inlets), legislation that addresses the issue of open and navigable channels at the state's inlets and ports.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 @ 6:24 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) toured Patterson Farm in Rowan County to learn more about local agriculture’s involvement in school meals and visited Tuckaseegee Elementary School in Charlotte to receive input from students and administrators on school nutrition programs.
Published: Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 @ 9:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Good tests are a starting point for good help = KNOW THYSELF!
Published: Sunday, May 17th, 2015 @ 12:56 am
By: Gene Scarborough
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) gave this statement on passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of Fiscal Year 2016
Published: Saturday, May 16th, 2015 @ 8:46 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are inviting the public to the annual Spring Open House at the North Carolina Governor's Western Residence from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th.
Published: Friday, May 15th, 2015 @ 11:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for H.R. 1191, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, which passed the House 400 to 25. The bill passed the Senate last week 98-1, and allows for congressional review of any deal President Barack Obama reaches with Iran over Iran’s nuclear prog
Published: Friday, May 15th, 2015 @ 12:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that he has successfully secured an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2016 that requires the commanders of the XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division.
Published: Friday, May 15th, 2015 @ 5:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A little more than two years ago, North Carolina had an albatross strangling our economy.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2015 @ 11:13 pm
By: Bill Cook
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted for H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prevents abortions from being performed after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2015 @ 10:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced The Road to Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Act of 2015.
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2015 @ 10:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement on the passing of former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Basketball Coach Bill Guthridge...
Published: Thursday, May 14th, 2015 @ 8:16 pm
By: Chris Downey
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