Congressman Patrick McHenry spoke to a gathering at the P.E. Monroe auditorium on the Lenoir-Rhyne University campus Tuesday night about the state of the nation and what he's been doing lately in Washington, D.C.
He began his address by reminding those in attendance that he'd voted against the bank bailouts, higher taxes, spending bills and the stimulus, which he called an "abject failure." Read more »
"If you want to know how out of touch Washington really is, look no further," McHenry said. "Congress is debating some of the most sweeping policy changes in our nation's history, but some believe the legislation should be hidden from the American people." Read more »
The top House Republican overseeing the 2010 census is enlisting his GOP colleagues in an effort to maximize participation in the decennial count by constituents who may be reluctant to disclose information to government officials. Read more »
“As we work to end this recession and rebuild our local economy, it is critical that we provide the support our displaced workers need to get back on their feet,” McHenry said Wednesday in a prepared statement. “People are hurting, and we have a responsibility to help folks weather the storm.” Read more »
“Our best leaders and best ideas come from the grass roots,” added Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.). “It’s individuals taking leadership in their government.” Read more »
Having completed my annual town hall meetings, I want to share what I learned from my constituents and thank everyone who participated in one of the eleven meetings. I am proud to say that the citizens of the 10th District showed America how town hall meetings should work. Read more »
Although the issue is mostly fanned by Republicans, members of Congress from both parties have questioned "czar" appointments. After Jones's departure, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) called for Obama's "czars" to testify before Congress about their "authority and responsibilities."
"His ability to slip into a position of power without due congressional diligence only further underscores the necessity for a confirmation process," McHenry said of Jones. Read more »
At his town hall meeting here two weeks ago, U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry told the hundreds of people who came but couldn't get in that he would hold another one soon. Read more »
What a difference a year makes. Fourteen people in 2008 to a packed auditorium Thursday night at Cleveland Community College.
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry's yearly town hall meeting went through one relocation prior to its occurrence. But it appears it could have used at least one more. Read more »
Chuck Costner doesn't think his father would be alive today if America had nationalized health care.
His father, Charles Sr., had triple-bypass surgery at Gaston Memorial Hospital last August -- two days after he went to his doctor and complained of dizziness. In countries with socialized medicine, Costner said, the average wait to see a cardiologist or other specialist is six weeks. Read more »
