Mike McIntyre News

An Arizona man whom authorities say assumed a new life while on the lam for 17 years has been arrested in Raleigh.

A U.S. congressman has announced plans for a $95 million veterans affairs clinic in eastern North Carolina.

Bruce Triplett , Director of the Fayetteville VA Hospital, and Rep. Mike McIntyre announce plans for the construction of a 100,000 square foot facility to serve veterans in Wilmington at a cost of $95 million.

Rachel Maddow runs down the list for us of C-Street family members who also voted for Bart Stupak's anti-abortion amendment yesterday.

After an intense three-month campaign for the votes of North Carolina's House members, players in the health care debate including business, labor and the administration are now likely to focus their full attention on Sen.

Democrats in Congress are celebrating after health care reform passed in the U.S. House over the weekend.

Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. Congressman Mike McIntyre, D-N.C., joined with 38 other Democrats to vote against the sweeping health care bill that passed 220-215 late Saturday in the House, clearing the way for the Senate to begin debate.

Shorty after the votes were tallied, the lists came out . In North Carolina, only 5 out of 13 representatives voted for the bill while only 5 out of 13 representatives are Republicans.

North Carolina Rep. Mike McIntyre has announced that he will vote against a $1.2 trillion health-care bill in the House of Representatives, saying that reform needs to fiscally responsible and done in targeted steps.

The letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D- Calif. , urges the House leadership to maintain the current U.S. policy to Cuba , seeking to blunt the momentum that proponents of lifting the travel ban have claimed under a Democratic president and Democratic-led Congress .

Surely, the chants this week of "Kill! The! Bill!" from thousands of conservative protesters outside Congress floated up to the ears of North Carolina House members who were inside considering their views on health care.

Congress took further steps to right the staggering economy by expanding a popular tax credit for home buyers and extending unemployment checks for the growing legions of people running out of benefits with few job prospects.

The director of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center is retiring amid reports of dissatisfaction among employees and patients.

From small businesses to seniors, from the uninsured to families struggling to find affordable health insurance they do have, the health care reform bill being considered in the House of Representatives will make a real, positive impact on the everyday lives of thousands of North Carolina state residents.

The Calabash Fire Department won't accept a $2.6 million federal loan approved last month for a new fire station.

Personally, Rep. Mike McIntyre seems to be a likable guy. And he carries the moniker "Blue Dog" - a Democrat out of step with the radical left-wingers who control his party.

A four-person committee of Democrats from Robeson and Hoke counties will meet Wednesday to choose the successor to state Sen.

Iraq war veteran and congressional hopeful Will Breazeale on Thursday became the first candidate in the nation to take a bonded term limits pledge, agreeing to donate $250,000 of his own assets to a private charity if, after being elected, he doesn't limit himself to three terms in office.

Denise Brook will assume her new duties Monday as human resources director for Moore County.

Federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe moved forward Thursday as legislation was passed by a key U.S. Senate Committee - the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.