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McHenry Votes to Continue Funding Fire Grant Programs
Nov 19, 2009
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Last evening, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) voted for H.R. 3791, which reauthorizes a total of approximately $9.8 billion over five years to fund both the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program.
The legis...
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Census Bureau Accepting Job Applications
Nov 10, 2009
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced today that the U.S. Census Bureau is accepting applications for temporary employment.
In preparation for the 2010 Decennial Census, the Bureau will be hiring as many as one million people across the country. Primary recruiting for census workers will t...
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McHenry Presents Service Awards to Local Veterans
Nov 10, 2009
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry presented local veterans with military service medals and decorations during a ceremony this afternoon at his Hickory office.
“I am humbled to help honor these distinguished veterans for their valiant service in our Armed Forces. It is only fitting that their her...
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McHenry Votes Against Government Takeover of Healthcare
Nov 7, 2009
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement regarding his votes against H.R. 3962 and in favor of a substitute amendment to the legislation.
“My constituents and the American people have sent a resounding message to Washington: reform healthcare, don’t take it over. Unfor...
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McHenry to NC Division of Medical Assistance: How Will Medicaid Changes Affect State?
Nov 6, 2009
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry sent a letter to the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance concerning H.R. 3962, the healthcare legislation pending before Congress.
The legislation imposes unfunded mandates on states to pay for an expansion of Medicaid.
“As the vote on this legislation...
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McHenry Backs Homebuyer Tax Credit & Jobless Benefits Extensions
Nov 5, 2009
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) voted for final passage of H.R. 3548, which extends both the Homebuyer Tax Credit and Unemployment Insurance benefits.
Under the current program, which was set to expire on November 30, 2009, homebuyers can claim an $8,000 tax credit when purchasing their ...
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McHenry Responds to Pelosi’s Expanded Healthcare Bill
Oct 29, 2009
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement in response to the unveiling of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s expanded healthcare legislation.
“Meet the new plan for a government takeover of healthcare, same as the old one. The American people have already rejected the approach...
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Vote on McHenry’s Credit Rating Proposal Wins Bipartisan Support
Oct 28, 2009
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) offered an amendment late yesterday in the House Financial Services Committee to the Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act.
Congressman McHenry’s amendment placing stronger disclosure requirements on credit rating agencies was accepted with bipar...
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McHenry Backs Bill to Make Legislation Available to the American People
Oct 14, 2009
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced his support for H.Res.554, a resolution requiring that all legislation be disclosed to the public 72 hours prior to consideration by the House of Representatives. The resolution is sponsored by Democratic Congressman Brian Baird (WA-3) and Republ...
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McHenry Congratulates NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees
Oct 14, 2009
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Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) offered his congratulations and thanks to the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame: Bill France, Sr., Bill France, Jr., Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and Junior Johnson.
“What a great mix of NASCAR’s founding fathers and those who popularized t...
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