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BIO Thanks Representatives For Energy Title Amendment To Farm Bill
BIO THANKS REPRESENTATIVES FOR ENERGY TITLE AMENDMENT TO FARM BILL May 17, 2013 Source: BIO news release The Biotechnology Industry Organization today thanked Reps.
Rep. Robin Kelly votes to uphold Obamacare against the Republicans repeal effort
Congresswoman Robin Kelly , a Democrat, voted yesterday to uphold Obamacare and protect Illinois' working families, women and seniors by voting against the Patients' Rights Repeal Act, which marks the 37th effort of the Tea Party-led House Republicans to derail the law.
House votes to fully repeal Obamacare
With implementation of Obamacare set to begin later this year, the vote is largely symbolic.
Why Republicans Lost the Vote But Kept the House
One of the most striking aspects of the 2012 elections is that Republicans won their third-largest House majority since the late 1920s while losing the popular vote.
BIO Thanks Representatives for Energy Title Amendment to Farm Bill
Timothy Walz , Cheri Bustos , Ann Kuster, , William Enyart and Mike McIntyre for sponsoring an amendment to provide mandatory funding to energy title programs in HR 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.
Dome: Durham tech employee fired for working a private business while at state job
A state auditor’s investigation into a Durham Technical Community College employee working a private business on the state’s dime led to the employee’s firing, a report released Wednesday revealed.
House farm bill with cuts to food stamps splits Ag Commitee Democrats; Jim McGovern is opposed
The House Agriculture Committee will consider a farm bill Wednesday that contains a $20.5 billion cut over 10 years to the food stamp program, drawing objections from a member of the committee, Representative James McGovern, Democrat of Worcester.
McIntyre advocates for healthier school lunches
U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre has introduced bi-partisan legislation to help schools prepare more nutritious meals for kids, legislation which has already received national recognition.
GOP, Kochs eye North Carolina gains
The GOP lost big nationally in 2012, but may have found the key to future success in one southern state.
Some area post offices to close on Saturdays
Some area post offices will close early on Wednesdays and completely on Saturdays, starting May 18th, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service.
McIntyre Announces $63,271 in federal funds for Micro VFD
U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Micro Volunteer Fire Department has received $63,271 in federal funds for operations and safety improvements.
McIntyre advocates for healthier school lunches
U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre has introduced bi-partisan legislation to help schools prepare more nutritious meals for kids, legislation which has already received national recognition.
Latham again tries to aid school kitchens
U.S. Rep. Tom Latham wants to make it easier for the nation's schools to upgrade their kitchens.
Southeastern EDC celebrates 45 years of service
The Southeastern Economic Development Commission celebrated 45 years of service to the region at their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at Lu Mil Vineyard.
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Hudson pushes for Lumbee recognition
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress seeking full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, whose members make up portion of Scotland County's population.
VA officially opens long-awaited superclinic in Wilmington
The 80,000 square foot facility will allow veterans to receive a new array of services, including day surgery, mental health, cardiology and MRIs.
McIntyre continues talks over federal shift of Brunswick Co. to Myrtle Beach MSA
The battle continues in Washington over the federal government's decision to move Brunswick County into the Myrtle Beach metro area.
McIntyre, Hagan, Burr to attend VA clinic opening; Hagan joins push to end VA backlog
The facility, which opened this spring at Wilmington International Airport, will provide veterans services including day surgery, mental health, cardiology, women's health and MRIs.
Congressional art winners announced
The Congressional art winners are: first place: Chaz Dylan Whited, Eugene Ashley High School, Wilmington; second place: TyJanay Holloway, "Pinkish" - Clinton High School, Clinton; and third place: Taylor Grace Perdue, "Rabble" - Coastal Christian High School, Wilmington.
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress seeking full federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, whose members make up almost 40 percent of Robeson County's population.