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Last week was a busy one visiting some of the Tenth District’s finest manufacturing plants, factories, farms, schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet many of those who make western North Carolina such a great place to live and work. Click here to read my latest weekly newsletter to learn more: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=LJCWZJNIK2RRHFNTZBKBIAYKR4
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Last Friday, I led a bipartisan group of 154 Representatives in sending a letter to the President of Turkey demanding the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson. In our letter we denounced the wrongful imprisonment of Pastor Brunson, who is originally from the Tenth District town of Black Mountain and has been held for over eighteen months, and call for justice to be done so Pastor Brunson can be reunited with his family. To read our letter and learn more about Pastor Brunson click here: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398915
Bipartisan Group of 154 Representatives Send Letter to President Erdogan Demanding Release of Pastor Brunson
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On Friday, a bipartisan group of 154 Representatives, led by Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) and Congressman David Price (D, NC-04), sent a letter denouncing the wrongful imprisonment of American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been held in Turkey for over eighteen months. The letter was sent to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ahead of Pastor Brunson's next appearance in Turkish court which will occur today, May 7th. Pastor Brunson, who is originally from Black Mountain, North Carolina, has been wrongfully 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...
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The public affairs team at Publix gave me a great tour of the company's newest store - in Lincoln County! A great addition to the Denver Community. It was a terrific tour and a good opportunity to pick up some things on the way home!
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Touring the new Pleasant Ridge Elementary in Gastonia. This state of the art school replaced three older elementary schools and serves as a county-wide magnet school in Gaston County.
Bipartisan Group of 154 Representatives Send Letter to President Erdogan Demanding Release of Pastor Brunson
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On Friday, a bipartisan group of 154 Representatives, led by Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) and Congressman David Price (D, NC-04), sent a letter denouncing the wrongful imprisonment of American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been held in Turkey for over eighteen months. The letter was sent to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ahead of Pastor Brunson's next appearance in Turkish court which will occur today, May 7th. Pastor Brunson, who is originally from Black Mountain, North Carolina, has been wrongfully 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...
McHenry Votes to Modernize the IRS
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 4554, the 21st Century IRS Act, which includes McHenry’s bill H.R. 3860, the IRS Data Verification Modernization Act of 2017 : “For years the IRS—like our tax code—has been in need of a complete overhaul. With today’s passage of the 21st Century IRS Act, the House has taken a bipartisan step to achieve that goal. This bill includes important reforms to modernize the IRS, bringing it into the 21st century and enabling the agency to better serve the American people. Coupled with passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Day may soon become a day Americans welcome instead of fear.” Earlier today, McHenry spoke on the House floor in favor of the ...
McHenry on the Passing of Barbara Bush
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush: "Barbara Bush was an incredible American. Throughout her years in the public eye, she always carried herself with the utmost integrity. With a strong personality and an unforgettable sense of humor, she served as the rock for one of America's great families, keeping them together through success and adversity, happiness and sadness. "Giulia and I join with the rest of a grateful nation in remembering and celebrating the life of Mrs. Bush. Our prayers are with the entire Bush family as they mourn this loss."
McHenry on Passage of the Right to Try Act
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry released the following statement on yesterday's passage of H.R. 5247, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018: “Terminally ill patients deserve the right to try every possible treatment option to cure their illness. Yet bureaucratic hurdles prevent many patients from trying new and experimental treatments. With today’s passage of the bipartisan Right to Try Act of 2018, this has changed. I’m proud to join the Trump Administration in supporting this important legislation that can help improve the lives of countless Americans.” Background on H.R. 5247 provided courtesy of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: Create a new alternative pathway for pa...
McHenry Votes to Support Our Troops, Secure Our Borders, and Help American Families
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on passage of H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act: "President Trump ran on the commitment to rebuild our military, secure our southern border, and fight the opioid crisis ravaging our communities. With today’s passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act we’ve taken steps to achieve these goals. This bill gives our troops the largest pay increase in a decade while also including funds that will provide our armed forces with the tools and resources they need to improve military readiness. It increases our border security by providing funding for over 100 miles of the President’s wall. Finally, it includes the largest investment to date to help to combat t...
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Last week was a busy one visiting some of the Tenth District’s finest manufacturing plants, factories, farms, schools, libraries, and non-profit organizations. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet many of those who make western North Carolina such a great place to live and work. Click here to read my latest weekly newsletter to learn more: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=LJCWZJNIK2RRHFNTZBKBIAYKR4
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Last Friday, I led a bipartisan group of 154 Representatives in sending a letter to the President of Turkey demanding the release of Pastor Andrew Brunson. In our letter we denounced the wrongful imprisonment of Pastor Brunson, who is originally from the Tenth District town of Black Mountain and has been held for over eighteen months, and call for justice to be done so Pastor Brunson can be reunited with his family. To read our letter and learn more about Pastor Brunson click here: https://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398915
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The public affairs team at Publix gave me a great tour of the company's newest store - in Lincoln County! A great addition to the Denver Community. It was a terrific tour and a good opportunity to pick up some things on the way home!
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Touring the new Pleasant Ridge Elementary in Gastonia. This state of the art school replaced three older elementary schools and serves as a county-wide magnet school in Gaston County.
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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.
McHenry joins Fox News to Discuss Honoring Reverend Graham
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry joins Bill Hemmer on Fox News's American Newsroom to discuss Reverend Billy Graham lying in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and the humbling experience it is to have represented him in the Tenth District.
McHenry on the Life and Legacy of Reverend Billy Graham
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) speaks on the House Floor to recognize the life and legacy of Reverend Billy Graham, who resided in the Tenth District town of Montreat.
McHenry Speaks in Support of Legislation to Provide Financial Inclusion for All Americans
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Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, speaks in support of H.R. 3299, the Protecting Consumers' Access to Credit Act of 2017.
Congressman McHenry 2017 Christmas Greeting
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Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) wishes his constituents throughout the Tenth District a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.