WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the Probation Officer Protection…
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WASHINGTON – This morning, Family Research Council Action presented Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) with the organization’s “True Blue Award” in recognition of his 100 percent…
By Congressman Robert Pittenger Our men and women in uniform have sacrificed dearly to pay freedom’s price and ensure our way of life. The Soldiers,…
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) voted to give states the freedom to redirect Title X funding away from Planned Parenthood and toward the…
Dear Editor: I’ve about had it with the NCAA and the ACC. They need to stick to sports and stay out of politics! Their attacks…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a group of Senators delivered a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that expresses…
Charlotte, NC, Feb 13th, 2017- Neighbors For Cano Committee is proud to confirm that Neighbor Christian Cano will support and join The National Action One…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners have been in meetings discussing the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analyzes for the mother county. Monday, February…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared on Fox News Channel over the weekend to discuss the prospects of bipartisan immigration reform. Senator Tillis…
WASHINGTON – As part of his commitment to help residents of Cumberland, Robeson, and Bladen counties recover from Hurricane Matthew, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement following the confirmation of Senator Jeff…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced bipartisan legislation to help veterans who have been exposed to toxic…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to President Trump, calling for greater investment in…
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) joined other pro-life leaders at a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak on…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had this statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to delay implementation of the Obama Labor Department’s illogical “fiduciary rule.”…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had this statement after President Trump imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to a ballistic missile test: “Tehran…
Washington, D.C. – This week, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives used the Congressional Review Act to initiate the repeal…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension One of the major goals of the new Trump Administration is to increase the rate of economic…
By: Congressman Robert Pittenger You probably heard from the liberal media this week about President Trump’s “outrageous” Executive Order on immigration. But before we get…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below following President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court:…
I hate February. Every year, I decide that I will not write a column about this disgusting, disreputable, dyspeptic, diseased, dismembering excuse for a month,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, met with VA Secretary nominee Dr. David Shulkin. Earlier…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had this statement on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court: …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s nominee for…
WASHINGTON – As a strong pro-life advocate, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) recently became the first Member of Congress from North Carolina to co-sponsor the Sanctity…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a…
CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger had this statement on President Trump’s executive order on refugees from nations impacted by terrorism: “While we should be…
Bladen County Economic Development director Chuck Heustess and Steve Yost, who is president of N.C. Southeast, are expected to discuss economic development with the Bladen…
By: Congressman Robert Pittenger A few weeks ago, my family was blessed with the arrival of a beautiful baby girl, our 10th grandchild! If you’ve…
WASHINGTON – As hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters come to Washington for today’s March for Life, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) sent a letter to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina has received more than $198 million in federal assistance for Hurricane Matthew recovery that…
WASHINGTON – In December 2013, a young Texas girl witnessed her mother being murdered by the mother’s estranged husband. As she had been taught to…
WASHINGTON – During his final month in power, President Obama provided $261 million U.S. tax dollars to the Palestinian Authority. The first $40 million was…
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman David Rouzer introduced the Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans Act (H.R. 694) to reverse a detrimental regulation, introduced…
Dear Mr. President, I want to congratulate you, Mr. Trump, and challenge you. Back in 2009, I wrote a similar letter to your predecessor; I…
WASHINGTON – As a recognized pro-life leader on Capitol Hill, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) today helped pass the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer issued the following statement today in response to President Donald J. Trump’s executive actions to advance two pipeline projects,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement on the passing of his friend and former colleague, Ruth Samuelson: “Susan and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to “ease the burden” of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following video statement after the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. “Congratulations to Donald…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) issued this statement after attending the inauguration of President Donald Trump: “Today we celebrated another peaceful transfer of…
By: Charlotte Smith Today, January 20th, 2017 marks the date of a new Presidency for the United States. While in Elizabethtown we bumped into an…
Congressman Robert Pittenger visited with the Elizabethtown Rotary Club on Wednesday prior to the club’s business session at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery. “We have…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) was selected to serve as the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, the panel…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met Monday and recognized several employees for their years of service. Following the recognitions was a reception in their…
By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and recognized the East Bladen Eagles football team for their outstanding season…
By: Erin Smith The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met Monday night and received an unmodified opinion on the annual audit. According to auditor Bryon…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners will recognize the East Bladen High School football team during its meeting Tuesday at Bladen County Courthouse. The Eagles…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke at the confirmation hearing for General James Mattis…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on David Shulkin, President-elect Trump’s…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (R-NC) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) today introduced the bipartisan Credit Access and Inclusion Act, designed to give hardworking Americans…
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, authored an op-ed on CNN.com about the…
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) urged the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject North Carolina…
WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), recognized as a conservative leader both in the North Carolina Senate (2003-2008) and the U.S. House of Representatives, has…
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) today announced that Courtney Temple will serve as his next Legislative Director. Temple most recently served as Senator Tillis’ Senior…
By: Congressman Robert Pittenger This week, the 115th Congress officially gaveled into session. With President-elect Trump soon to be inaugurated, my House Republican colleagues and…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension Like many academics, I find pleasure in endeavors most would call boring. So when I pour over…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) will serve on the Senate Republican Whip Team…
Washington, D.C. – Congressman David Rouzer released the statement below after being sworn-in to serve the citizens of the 7th District into the 115thCongress: “It’s…
WASHINGTON – This morning, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) publicly recommended that proposed reforms to the Office of Congressional Ethics be considered through regular, bipartisan legislation…
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) released this statement regarding proposed changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics, which is separate from the bipartisan…
RALEIGH, NC — NCGOP’s Chairman Robin Hayes responds to Roy Cooper’s elections lawsuit filing: “After a close and divisive election, instead of seeking a bipartisan review…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. today announced that Kaco USA…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to Secretary of State John Kerry’s speech regarding Israel: “In the…
By: Erin Smith With members of Congress set to be sworn in on Tuesday, US Congressman Robert Pittenger sat down with BladenOnline.com for an interview…
RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute has sent letters to the NC State Board of Elections and Watauga, Buncombe, Bladen, Pasquotank, Wake, and Durham counties, requesting…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension A new year is always a good time to assess where we’ve been and where we’re going.…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement: “As promised, I called a Special Session to reconsider a manufactured political issue that strategically…
By Jefferson Weaver I had no idea, when Hurricane Matthew pushed water into our home, that my bride was making plans for Christmas. As we…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During his first two years as a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has worked across the…
By Erin Smith, editor The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and heard from Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker regarding a lease…
By Bethany Hall Stevens The Bladen County Board of Education met Monday for their monthly session where Nikki Dennis, Clerk of Superior Court, swore in…
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night and following the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and returning commissioners, they recognized Drusilla Wright…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During his first two years in the U.S. Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has been a leading advocate for bipartisan criminal justice…
Electors are meeting today (Monday, December 19) across the United States to cast their votes for the President and Vice-President of the United States. Today’s…
By: Charlotte Smith Voter fraud is alive and well in Bladen County and beyond, but that is just my perspective. Reports have been made, evidence submitted,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 13, 2016 CONTACT: Daniel Keylin | (202) 224-6342 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate…
Congressman Robert Pittenger recently held the 6th Parliamentary forum which was attended by 120 members of Parliament, and government officials from 42 different countries. He…
I still get excited when I think back to December 2007 and February 2008. Ken Pervine and I were busy, making final decisions about a…
Last week, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive water resources infrastructure legislation, the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act…
Bladen County Board of Elections Chairman Bobby Ludlum said that Thursday’s recount for the North Carolina State Auditor’s race led to one vote that changed,…
Governor Pat McCrory signed an Executive Order this week that officially re-establishes the boundary line between the state of North Carolina and South Carolina from…
By Dr. Mike Walden North Carolina Cooperative Extension I often begin my economic outlook presentations with the following joke: Professional economists are frequently called upon…
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) announced today that Total…
Washington, D.C. – Today, with the support of Congressman Rouzer, the House of Representatives passed the FY 2017 Continuing Resolution to continue government operations, maintain…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes several provisions introduced by Senator Tillis that will strengthen…
Speakers include House Leadership, Key International Experts on Combatting Terrorism Financing, and U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission WASHINGTON – Reflecting a growing commitment to…
Congress Will Vote Soon On A Continuing Resolution That Provides North Carolina With More Than $300 Million To Assist With The Recovery Effort WASHINGTON, D.C.…
WASHINGTON –Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) announced the inclusion of Hurricane Matthew recovery assistance funding for the state of North Carolina in the Continuing Resolution…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) supported the 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation that increases funding for Alzheimer’s and cancer research, strengthens…
CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION OBJECTING TO CHINESE TAKEOVER OF KEY U.S. TECH FIRM
CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION OBJECTING TO CHINESE TAKEOVER OF KEY U.S. TECH FIRM
WASHINGTON – Lattice Semiconductor, the third-largest American producer of a critical technology for U.S. military applications, has announced plans to be acquired by an American…
RALEIGH – Yesterday the Civitas Institute decided to withdraw its request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to remove same-day ballots from certification,…
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed a bill authored by Congressman David Rouzer yesterday to provide every veteran who has had their severance…
“Today we honor the historic public policy accomplishments of Governor Pat McCrory, North Carolina’s 74th governor. Many elected officials tried to reform North Carolina’s tax…
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, more than 120 Members of Parliament, Senators, Ambassadors, and other officials from 39 nations in Europe, Asia, Middle East, and South…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement: “I congratulate Governor-elect Cooper, and look forward to working with him on a…
“Today the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted unanimously to refer what appears to be a serious case of voter fraud through unlawful absentee…
SEC EXTENDS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE AFTER PUSHBACK FROM CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER
WASHINGTON – In response to a bipartisan request led by Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday extended the deadline…