The town hall forum, long a hallmark of the August congressional recess, is disappearing this year as the partisan lines harden and tempers flare over the health care debate... ...Only two North Carolina lawmakers, Republicans Sue Myrick of Charlotte and Patrick McHenry of Cherryville, plan to have town hall meetings. Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced that he will hold a town hall meeting on Monday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Commissioners’ Chamber at Mooresville Town Hall, 413 North Main Street in Mooresville. At the town hall meeting, Congressman McHenry will give an update on recent legislative activity in Congress and what to expect in the coming months.  Town hall meetings… Read more »

If you’re a North Carolinian and hoped to offer your two cents at one of these events, you’re probably out of luck. As of Tuesday, based on calls to the office of every member of the state’s congressional delegation and searches of their Web sites, only one had scheduled any public forums in his district during the August recess: 10th District Republican Patrick McHenry, who over the next three weeks is planning a town hall meeting in each of the 10 counties he represents in the House. Read more »

The August recess sends members of Congress back to their home districts and many are getting an earful. 10th district Congressman Patrick McHenry held a town hall meeting in Mitchell County on Thursday night. The forum was well-attended, standing room only. McHenry fielded questions from a civil and mostly-friendly crowd. Read more »

At his town hall meetings, Congressman McHenry gives an update on recent legislative activity in Congress and what to expect in the coming months. Town hall meetings are an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts on the issues they are concerned about. Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced a U.S. Department of Education grant in the amount of $394,190 to Cleveland Community College.  This amount represents the first installment of the grant that is expected to exceed $1 million. “Quality higher education and job training are critical to a stronger economy in Western North Carolina.  Cleveland Community College is an outstanding… Read more »

This week, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) welcomed representatives from the Tenth District Chambers of Commerce to Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings with White House officials, members of Congress, and economic development experts. Representatives from all ten Tenth District Chambers of Commerce were invited to the Second Annual Chamber fly-in, which provides local… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced that Cleveland and Rutherford County Schools have been awarded a $1.66 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance American History education for local students. “As the saying goes, those who forget history are doomed to repeat it,” said Congressman McHenry.  “It is important that our students… Read more »

Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) announced that Communities in Schools of Caldwell County will receive a $192,237 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The initial allotment of $192,237 is expected to continue for three years, representing an overall investment of over $576,000 in Caldwell County Schools. “It’s great to see this funding coming to Caldwell County,”… Read more »

Congressmen Patrick McHenry (R-NC) today announced the U.S. Congress approved $97,000 in funding for the Appalachian State University Center at the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) located in Hudson, NC. The funding is included in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2008 (H.R. 2764), which passed the House July 19, 2007. The Appalachian… Read more »