HUDSON: Protecting our nation’s financial and national security

HUDSON: Protecting our nation’s financial and national security

“There can be no security anywhere in the free world if there is no fiscal and economic stability within the United States.” - President Ronald Reagan President Reagan understood the importance of getting America’s economy in order. Yet our crippling debt, now at over $30 trillion, continues to threaten our standing in the world and must be addressed. President Joe Biden refused to negotiate for more than 100 days to address the debt. Our country cannot afford to default on our debt due to Washington Democrats’ political games. Under Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans have raised the debt limit in…
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HUDSON: Working for you

HUDSON: Working for you

“How does this impact you?” That’s the question I ask myself before considering every bill I introduce, cosponsor, or vote on as your Congressman. With our new Republican majority in place, we have hit the ground running this year—and we will not slow down. From stopping soft-on-crime policies, defending the Second Amendment with my Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, protecting our strategic oil reserves, standing up to socialism and the Chinese Communist Party’s use of a spy balloon over U.S. territory, and voting to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates—House Republicans have delivered results for you and families across the country. Following a…
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HUDSON: There’s no place like home

HUDSON: There’s no place like home

It’s been a busy start to the year under a new Republican majority in the U.S. House. Yet last week, it sure was good to be home. It’s so important to travel across this district and hear from you about issues facing our community and nation. One thing is for sure—Washington needs more common sense and less government bureaucracy. Each week, I try to bring some of that North Carolina wisdom back to our nation’s capital. In order to best address the challenges you and our communities are facing, I stayed busy over the work period and held roundtable discussions…
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Hudson opens flagship office in Southern Pines

Hudson opens flagship office in Southern Pines

SOUTHERN PINES  — Moore County’s member of Congress now has his flagship district office located in Southern Pines. U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the 9th Congressional District’s newest office. Hudson, whose family moved to Southern Pines, is the first member of Congress to live and operate a primary office in Moore County in recent history. “As your Congressman, I am committed to delivering results for families throughout our region and providing top-notch customer service from our offices in both Washington, D.C. and North Carolina,” said Rep. Hudson. “With our new primary district office…
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State of our Union: Hardworking American families are paying the price

State of our Union: Hardworking American families are paying the price

Just like our great nation, the State of the Union address has a unique history surrounded by traditions and pageantry. In 1913, President Woodrow Wilson gave the first in-person address since the 18th century. President Harry Truman’s address was the first to be broadcasted on television in 1947. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan invited the first guest to sit in the gallery and be referenced in his speech. The State of the Union has evolved from an address only given to leaders within our government to one that incorporates and is delivered to you, the American people. Regardless of politics,…
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HUDSON: Addressing challenges from fuel to fentanyl

HUDSON: Addressing challenges from fuel to fentanyl

Have you filled up your tank lately? Like my family, I’m sure you have noticed that prices are only going one way. In fact, in North Carolina, average gas prices have increased more than 45 cents per gallon in the past month.  President Joe Biden first started skyrocketing fuel prices by ending pipelines and leases that reduced supply and sent the wrong message to domestic energy producers. International chaos has only worsened the problem, yet President Biden’s only solution has been to drain our Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its lowest level since 1984. In total, the administration has sold off…
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HUDSON: Faith and faithfulness

HUDSON: Faith and faithfulness

For my family and many of yours, the Christmas season is the best time of the year. It is a time of celebration where we come together with loved ones to share gifts and give thanks for all that is good in our lives – most important to me is the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Christmas Day marks the birth of Jesus and the fulfillment of God’s promise to all mankind. As it is written in Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall…
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Hudson announces senior staff

Hudson announces senior staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) announced new senior staff positions in his Washington, DC, and North Carolina offices.  Chief of Staff Billy Constangy has been promoted to leadership chief of staff. Constangy, who has worked for Rep. Hudson since 2017, will take on the role following Hudson’s election to a new position in House Republican leadership that places Hudson fourth in line to the Speaker. Before serving as chief of staff, Constangy was Hudson’s district director from 2017-2020. Prior to joining Hudson, Constangy served as a senior staff member under former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-NC)…
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HUDSON: As we navigate the power outage, check on one another

HUDSON: As we navigate the power outage, check on one another

I wanted to provide an update on the power outage affecting much of our region in Moore County. Over the weekend, an unknown individual or individuals vandalized at least two power substations in Moore County with criminal intent, leaving numerous hospitals, schools, businesses, and close to 40,000 residents without power. The motive for this crime remains unknown, but law enforcement continues to investigate. I want to thank Sheriff Ronnie Fields and all local law enforcement, as well as the State Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for their quick action to respond to the incident. I have…
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Power still out across Moore County, state of emergency declared

Power still out across Moore County, state of emergency declared

PINEHURST— Power remains out for over 35,000 Moore County residents following a suspected criminal attack on Duke Energy substations on Saturday, Dec. 3. Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced at a Sunday press conference that multiple law enforcement agencies including the SBI and FBI were investigating the acts. Fields indicated that law enforcement has not determined a motivation. He said someone pulled up and "opened fire on the substation, the same thing with the other one," at the press conference. "No group has stepped up to acknowledge or accept that they're the ones that done it," Fields said, adding "we're looking…
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