Photo of the Week:
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| The Republican-controlled House voted for the ninth time this week to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, and I look forward to the Senate finally taking up this legislation for a vote this coming week. The above photo was taken right before my live interview on Fox Business Network, where we discussed the passage of the Keystone XL pipeline. |
Since jobs and veterans are top priorities, I was thrilled to hear Majority Leader McCarthy announce this week that the “Hire More Heroes Act” — one of the bipartisan bills we passed in the House (with a vote of 406-1) only to be stalled in the Senate — will be reintroduced at the beginning of the new Congress. I look forward to voting for this bill that protects veterans from Obamacare’s employer mandate in the 114th Congress!
In July, I sent a letter to President Obama encouraging him to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to golfer Charlie Sifford – the first African American to play on the PGA Tour. This week I learned the president will be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, to Charles Sifford at the White House on November 24th! I am proud to have led this effort on behalf of Mr. Sifford and thank President Obama for his decision to award such a deserving recipient.
It was a pleasure to speak on the floor of the House this week in tribute to my esteemed colleague and loyal friend, Congressman Howard Coble. I enjoyed hearing so many others recount stories from their years of serving by his side. He has served his constituents with distinction for 30 years, and I will forever appreciate the support and guidance he has given me. I wish him a long and relaxing retirement.
It is an absolute honor to be your voice in Washington. Please contact my office in Washington, Dunn or Asheboro if we can be of assistance to you.
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Video of the Week:
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| I discussed the House vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline and its importance to our economy and energy independence. Click on the image above to watch my interview. |
Veterans Court Graduation:
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| This week, the Veterans Treatment Court in Harnett County celebrated its first anniversary and a member of my staff attended the first graduation ceremony for participants of the program. The court provides eligible veterans with an alternative judiciary process and helps them to access the programs, benefits and services they have earned. |
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| The Veterans Treatment Court was funded by a grant from the Governor’s Crime Commission and Governor McCrory was on hand to speak to graduates of the program. |
Honoring Congressman Coble:
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| Thank you to Congressman Howard Coble for serving the constituents of NC’s Sixth District, as well as our state and country, with such distinction for thirty years. |
Charles Sifford to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom:
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| Nearly every member of the North Carolina congressional delegation joined in support of my effort urging the president to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charles Sifford. |