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Six months ago, the House passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and gave Americans and small businesses much needed tax relief. Since then we’ve seen record unemployment, more jobs, bigger paychecks, and much more. Check out this list from the Committee on Ways and Means to see some of the other good things that have happened since this historic legislation was signed into law by President Trump: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/tax-facts-tuesday-six-months-later-gop-tax-cuts-producing-real-gains/
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Tax reform is helping lead to lower unemployment, higher small business optimism, and more. Last week’s announcement that U.S. retail sales rose in May is just another example of how tax reform is helping our economy grow. Click here to see why the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is boosting retail sales and spurring economic growth: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-14/u-s-retail-sales-top-forecasts-bolstering-pickup-in-economy
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Dr. David Belcher's passing is a tremendous loss for western North Carolina and our state as a whole. Dr. Belcher was a good man and a great leader for Western Carolina University. My prayers are with his family and the entire Western Carolina University community as they mourn Dr. Belcher's passing. #BelovedBelcher
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I am so blessed and thankful to be Cecelia and Rese’s dad. They make every day better. I’d like to wish all the dads out there a Happy Father’s Day. In honor of Father’s Day, this week Speaker Ryan and I shared some of our best dad jokes. They weren’t good…
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This week we heard more good news for small businesses right here in the Tenth District and all across the United States thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Small business optimism rose to its second highest level ever leading to more hiring and higher wages. Click here to learn more about why small businesses are feeling more confident about the growing U.S. economy: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/12/small-business-optimism-jumps-to-second-highest-ever-tax-cut-cited.html
McHenry Votes to Cut the Deficit
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 3, Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act. This $15 billion rescissions package, which is the largest in U.S. history, will help to reduce the deficit by cutting unnecessary spending and returning unused funds back to the U.S. Treasury. "Last month, President Trump asked Congress to cut billions of dollars in expired and unnecessary programs to help curb government waste. Last night, we delivered as the House voted to fulfill President Trump’s request so taxpayers like those I represent in the Tenth District don’t see more of their hard earned money wasted by Washington bureaucrats."
McHenry Renews Call for the Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
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Yesterday, Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivered a speech on the House floor renewing his call for the release of the wrongfully imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson. Pastor Brunson, who is originally from Black Mountain, North Carolina, has been imprisoned in Turkey since October 7, 2016. On March 13, 2018, Pastor Brunson was issued an indictment filled with bogus charges relating to terrorism and espionage and, if convicted, the Pastor could face up to 35 years in a Turkish prison. Click here or on the image below to watch Wednesday's speech. In May, a bipartisan group of 154 Congressmen, led by McHenry, sent a letter to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, urging the release of Pastor Brunson. You can read the letter ...
McHenry Announces Tenth District Service Academy Appointees
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced Davis Kennedy, Thomas Lawley, Ryan Matz, Brandon Sherrill, Stonewall Sisk, and Daniel Andreou from North Carolina's Tenth Congressional District have accepted appointments to our nation's military service academies for the Class of 2022. Each of these students applied for a nomination through Congressman McHenry's office and were interviewed by the Congressman's Military Advisory Committee. "Congratulations to these exceptional young men on this achievement. The men and women who attend our nation's service academies are among the best and brightest in our nation and these six young men are no exception," said Congressman McHenry. "I am confident they will be excellent representatives of western...
McHenry Announces 2018 Tenth District Art Competition Winner
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced Katie Moua as the winner of the Tenth District's 2018 Congressional Art Competition. A panel of judge's from the Tenth District selected Katie's work, "Wired Eyes", as the winner of this year's competition. Katie, lives in Claremont and is a sophomore at Bunker Hill High School where she studies art under teacher Jana Farris. Last Tuesday, Congressman McHenry hosted a reception at his Hickory District Office recognizing Katie and her art work, "Wired Eyes." "Every year I am impressed by the talent of all of our Tenth District art students and 2018 was no exception," said McHenry. "Congratulations to Katie on being chosen as this year’s winner. I look forward to seeing her artwork in the U.S. Cap...
Important Information for Tenth District Residents Impacted by Ongoing Flooding
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Tenth District constituents who have incurred damage from the recent rain event need to notify their County Emergency Management Office as quickly as possible. This is important for two reasons: first, the emergency management officials can best direct you to possible resources for assistance and second, your report will help the county collect the data North Carolina Emergency Management needs to determine if and when the Governor can submit a federal disaster declaration request. Additionally, emergency shelters are open in Buncombe, Polk, and Rutherford Counties. You can check shelter availability by clicking here or on the Red Cross Emergency App. You can download the App on your mobile phone via the mobile App store or by texting “GETE...
- News Type: Facebook
Six months ago, the House passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and gave Americans and small businesses much needed tax relief. Since then we’ve seen record unemployment, more jobs, bigger paychecks, and much more. Check out this list from the Committee on Ways and Means to see some of the other good things that have happened since this historic legislation was signed into law by President Trump: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/tax-facts-tuesday-six-months-later-gop-tax-cuts-producing-real-gains/
- News Type: Facebook
Tax reform is helping lead to lower unemployment, higher small business optimism, and more. Last week’s announcement that U.S. retail sales rose in May is just another example of how tax reform is helping our economy grow. Click here to see why the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is boosting retail sales and spurring economic growth: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-14/u-s-retail-sales-top-forecasts-bolstering-pickup-in-economy
- News Type: Facebook
Dr. David Belcher's passing is a tremendous loss for western North Carolina and our state as a whole. Dr. Belcher was a good man and a great leader for Western Carolina University. My prayers are with his family and the entire Western Carolina University community as they mourn Dr. Belcher's passing. #BelovedBelcher
- News Type: Facebook
I am so blessed and thankful to be Cecelia and Rese’s dad. They make every day better. I’d like to wish all the dads out there a Happy Father’s Day. In honor of Father’s Day, this week Speaker Ryan and I shared some of our best dad jokes. They weren’t good…
- News Type: Facebook
This week we heard more good news for small businesses right here in the Tenth District and all across the United States thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Small business optimism rose to its second highest level ever leading to more hiring and higher wages. Click here to learn more about why small businesses are feeling more confident about the growing U.S. economy: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/12/small-business-optimism-jumps-to-second-highest-ever-tax-cut-cited.html
McHenry Renews Call for the Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) delivers a speech on the House floor calling for the release of Pastor Brunson, who has been wrongfully imprisoned in Turkey since October 2016.
McHenry Speaks in Support of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee delivers a speech on the House Floor in support of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
McHenry Discusses Bill to Help Community Banks on Varney & Co
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, joins Stuart Varney on Fox Business to speak in support of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
McHenry Joins Bloomberg to Speak in Support of Bill to Reform Dodd-Frank
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, joins Bloomberg to speak in support of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act.
McHenry Speaks in Support of Legislation to Modernize the IRS
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) speaks in support of H.R. 5445, the 21st Century IRS Act.