In the News 01/14/2020
$281 million approved for NTB, Surf City, Carteret disaster relief
The Army Corps of Engineers will release disaster relief funds in excess of $300 million for projects at Surf City, North Topsail Beach, Carteret County, and Princeville, according to a press release issued Monday.
In the News 01/9/2020
Sen. Thom Tillis: Iran War Powers Resolution is dangerous, returns us to appeasement posture
Moving forward, it is imperative that Congress work with President Trump – and not impede him – as he seeks to protect America and deter Iran.
In the News 01/8/2020
Sen. Thom Tillis: Trump acted 'appropriately' by ordering Soleimani strike, Iran retaliation was 'expected'
The U.S. blamed Soleimani for the killing of hundreds of American troops and said he was plotting new attacks just before his death early Friday.
In the News 01/7/2020
Senator Tillis: After emphasizing the urgency of impeachment, Democrats now have buyer's remorse
Since the moment Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced the impeachment inquiry before even reading the transcript between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, House Democrats rushed through the process.
In the News 12/17/2019
Senator Tillis: Getting back to basics on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
In those early days of the internet, Congress wisely recognized that the ability of anyone with a computer and a telephone line to post anything they wanted online would raise a bunch of new and difficult questions.
In the News 12/12/2019
Sen. Thom Tillis: Senate trial will expose Dems' 'weak' case for removing a president
Shortly after House Democrats on Tuesday introduced two articles of impeachment against President Trump alleging abuse of power and obstruction of Congress regarding his interactions with Ukraine, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said the case is “weak” and it will be exposed in a Senate trial.
In the News 12/12/2019
$1.2B approved for ENC military Hurricane Florence recovery
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced Wednesday he has secured $1.821 billion for North Carolina military installations, including for Hurricane Florence recovery and construction projects.
In the News 12/5/2019
After 14 Years, Eastern North Carolina Judgeship Gets Filled
In the News 12/4/2019
Service chiefs grilled over efforts to fix mold, vermin and other military housing woes
Senators peppered service officials for more than two hours Tuesday with questions about ongoing problems with privatized family housing.
In the News 12/4/2019
Lawmakers press Pentagon on oversight of ‘slumlord’ housing contractors
The U.S. military’s top brass faced tough questions and harsh criticism Tuesday at a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee as lawmakers drew attention to poor living conditions at privately run housing complexes on military bases across the country.
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