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This Week in Washington for May 11, 2013
As I travel throughout North Carolina's communities, I hear regularly from families who are struggling to balance the ever-increasing demands of work with the desire to care for and be with their family.
Lowe's, Food Lion parent company join Affordable Care Act protest
Two of the Charlotte region's big retailers, Lowe's and Food Lion parent Delhaize, have attached their names to a letter supporting the repeal of some provisions in President Obama's healthcare reform law.
Hudson cuts ribbon on new office
Daily Journal U.S. Representative Richard Hudson, for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, officially opened his new Rockingham office on Wednesday.
Congress hosts health care hearing at RCCC
U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson, a Republican who serves North Carolina's 8th congressional district, and Phil Roe on April 30 hosted the Health Care Challenges Facing North Carolina's Workers and Job Creators field hearing at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Concord campus.
Hudson cuts ribbon on new office
Daily Journal U.S. Representative Richard Hudson, for North Carolina's 8th Congressional District, officially opened his new Rockingham office on Wednesday.
Congressman Hudson says feds should stay out of way of businesses
Less than four months on the job, freshman Congressman Richard Hudson is weighing in on the Affordable Care Act, sequestration and even the Dodd-Frank act.
Congressman Hudson says feds should stay out of way of businesses
Less than four months on the job, freshman Congressman Richard Hudson is weighing in on the Affordable Care Act, sequestration and even Dodd-Frank. Hudson conducted a field hearing in Cabarrus County this week on Affordable Health Care, which he described as "a confusing mess." It's also hurting business in his district, he says.
Some airports still waiting for word on future plans
Air traffic controller Jeff Forman isn't sure what the future holds. For months now, he said his job has been up in the air because of sequestration.
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.
Controllers going back to work: Congress acts to end airport delays after week of complaints
This photo taken April 23, 2013 shows a Southwest airlines jet waiting to depart in view of the air traffic control tower at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle.
House Majority PAC raises $$, hits Sanford - Downtowers head out for...
HOUSE MAJORITY PAC RAISES $$, HITS SANFORD: The Democratic super PAC focused on House races, House Majority PAC , is launching its second television ad against Mark Sanford in the special election in South Carolina .
End Amazons 7.25 percent advantage
It’s not unusual, Roddey Player says, for would-be customers to walk into one of his Queen City appliance stores, check out various models and prices, and walk out.
Ggovernor vetoes 3 election reform bills
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday vetoed three bills aimed at overhauling the state's election laws, including measures creating a "voter integrity unit" to investigate fraud and another that would have effectively fired the current Board of Election Commissioners.
Dome: Ruling goes in favor of sweeps games
Sweepstakes games are still being played on uncertain legal terrain in North Carolina, where court rulings and pressure to step up law enforcement are sending mixed messages.