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Budd Joins Letter Demanding Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees

Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter along with 34 other senators, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), calling on President Biden to halt the reported plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. The senators emphasized the importance of prioritizing the rescue of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza before considering the acceptance of Gazan refugees.In the letter, the senators expressed their concerns about the national security implications of accepting Gazan refugees, stating, “Your administration’s reported plan to accept Gazan refugees poses a...

By SE North Carolina News | May 3, 2024

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Wilmington City Council Meeting Agenda for May 6 Includes Proclamations and Budget Recommendations

The Wilmington City Council has announced that they will convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. inside Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 102 North Third Street.Among the items to be discussed during the meeting are several proclamations, presentations, and funding allocations. Notable agenda items include the proclamation naming May as Bicycle Awareness Month, Garden for Wildlife Month, and Safe Boating Week in Wilmington. Additionally, there will be a presentation by the Wilmington Tree Commission's Heritage Tree Awards and the...

By SE North Carolina News | May 3, 2024

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Video: Budd Praises UNC’s Response to Pro-Hamas Mob

By SE North Carolina News | May 2, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) commended the University of North Carolina's swift action in response to a pro-Hamas mob incident that occurred on campus this week. The Senator's remarks came after a video statement was released where he highlighted the positive steps taken by the university.In the video, Senator Budd praised the actions of Chancellor Lee Roberts and the campus community, stating, “Right here in North Carolina, we saw a true act of leadership. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a pro-Hamas mob briefly took down the...

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Rouzer Supports Legislation to Deport Aliens Involved in Criminal Activity During Pro-Terrorism and Antisemitic Rallies

By SE North Carolina News | May 2, 2024

Congressman David Rouzer and Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne have introduced legislation aimed at deporting aliens who engage in criminal activity during pro-terrorism or antisemitic demonstrations, particularly those impacting university campuses nationwide.Rouzer emphasized the importance of restoring law and order, stating, "America must not tolerate the criminal behavior by radical protestors occupying campuses across the country, including those the United States has allowed into our country on student visas."Van Duyne echoed Rouzer's sentiments, expressing the need...

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Budd Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overturn Biden EV Mandates

By SE North Carolina News | May 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) joined forces with other lawmakers to introduce a bipartisan Congressional Review Act legislation aimed at blocking the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandates. The proposed legislation comes in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's recent finalization of new emissions regulations requiring a significant increase in the percentage of electric vehicles sold in the U.S.Senator Budd expressed his opposition to the EV mandates, stating, “President Biden’s new EV mandate continues this administration’s war...

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Budd Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Set Limits on Social Media for Children

By SE North Carolina News | May 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined forces with several other senators to introduce the Kids Off Social Media Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at setting limits on social media use for children. The bill proposes a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prohibits social media companies from providing algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17.In a statement, Senator Budd expressed his concerns about the mental health crisis among young people, stating, “Parents in North Carolina and across the country are rightly...

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Budd Statement on Hamas Video Showing NC Hostage

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) responded to the recent video released by Hamas terrorists showing North Carolina native Keith Siegel, who has been held hostage along with his wife in Israel since October 7, 2023.In his statement, Senator Budd expressed, “We are encouraged to see that Keith Siegel is alive, and we once again demand that Hamas release Keith and all of the hostages immediately and unconditionally. The release of this video for purposes of propaganda and psychological torture is further example of the true, evil nature of Hamas. We remain...

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Rouzer, Tillis Call for Investigation Into Fayetteville VA

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 23, 2024

Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) have called for an investigation into the quality of care at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center and its Prosthetics Services department. In a letter addressed to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough, the members expressed their concerns about the treatment of veterans at the facility.“There has been an apparent lack of attention to timely and empathetic care delivery for amputee veterans, overburdensome bureaucratic processes, and poor communication among staff and leadership...

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Senator Ted Budd Announces Opposition to Foreign Aid Package

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) made a firm declaration today on the Senate floor, stating his opposition to the National Security Supplemental package. In his speech, Senator Budd highlighted his concerns about the current state of affairs both globally and domestically.Senator Budd criticized President Biden's perceived weakness in handling international matters, stating, “From the Middle East to Europe to the Indo-Pacific, weakness from President Biden has allowed chaos to spread across this globe.”He also drew attention to the pressing issues within the...

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Budd Leads NC Delegation to Support Bid to Host World Military Games

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has led the majority of the North Carolina congressional delegation in expressing support for North Carolina’s bid to host the 2027 World Military Games.In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the North Carolina Congressional Delegation stated, "Dear Secretary Austin, We write to you today expressing our support and requesting your initiation of the bid process of hosting the World Military Summer Games during the summer of 2027 in the great state of North Carolina."Highlighting the significance of hosting...

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Rouzer Honors National Lineman Appreciation Day with Bipartisan Congressional Resolution

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognize the more than 115,000 hardworking men and women maintaining America’s electrical infrastructure."When natural disasters hit Southeastern North Carolina, it’s the brave lineworkers who operate in dangerous conditions to safely restore power and build our communities back as quickly as possible," said Congressman Rouzer.The resolution, cosponsored by twenty-six Members of Congress, highlights the...

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Budd, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prohibit Foreign Nationals From Funding U.S. Elections

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) helped introduce the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act alongside Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN).The legislation aims to prevent foreign nationals from funding U.S. elections through various means, including indirect contributions and donations for specific election-related activities. It also prohibits foreign nationals from donating in connection with state ballot initiatives.The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Roger Marshall...

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Budd Touts F-15E Strike Eagles from NC After Successful Intercept of Iranian Drones & Missiles

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 16, 2024

Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina praised the F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for their successful interception of Iranian drones and missiles during a recent defense of Israel. Speaking at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Budd expressed his concerns about the potential fighter capacity gap and highlighted the critical role played by fighter aircraft in various regions.Senator Budd emphasized the importance of the F-15E Strike Eagles, stating, “Our fighter aircraft are also playing major roles in other regions, like U.S....

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Rouzer Joins Congressional Escort Committee for Joint Session with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) recently participated in the Congressional Escort Committee for the Joint Session of Congress with His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan. During the event, Rouzer, alongside House and Senate colleagues, escorted Prime Minister Kishida into the House Chamber and engaged in a meet and greet with him before his address."The U.S.-Japan alliance is strong in North Carolina, including in the Cape Fear Region where Japanese investments create jobs, help expand our national energy security, and contribute to the...

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Budd Urges National Park Service to Recognize Blue Ridge Parkway as National Historic Landmark

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has called upon the National Park Service (NPS) to designate the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark. In a letter addressed to NPS Director Charles Sams III, Senator Budd expressed his strong support for the designation, stating, "Thank you for the steps you are taking to help designate the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark. I write to express my strong support for designating the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark."Describing the significance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Senator Budd...

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Rouzer, Valadao, Costa, Slotkin Launch Bipartisan Specialty Crops Caucus

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC), Congressman David Valadao (R-CA), Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus.North Carolina produces more than ninety commodities, providing fresh produce and ornamentals to consumers around the world," said Congressman Rouzer. "The unique challenges faced by the specialty crop industry deserve to be heard when debating farm policy in Congress. The Specialty Crops Caucus will help enhance this industry’s voice to...

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City Council Meeting in Wilmington Covers Proclamations, Agreements, and Support for Community Projects

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 12, 2024

The Wilmington City Council is set to convene for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 16, with a lineup of important topics on the agenda. Among these are various proclamations and agreements that hold significance for the community.The meeting will include the recognition of Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area, along with proclamations naming April 2024 as Fair Housing Month, April 18 as National Line Worker Appreciation Day, and April 26 as Arbor Day.One of the key items to be discussed is an agreement and funding ordinance for a $600,000 grant from the NC Department...

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Councilmember Andrews Appointed To Serve On National Environmental Committee

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 11, 2024

Wilmington City Councilmember Salette Andrews has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Federal Advocacy Committee. Councilmember Andrews was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on sustainability, climate change, community resilience, water infrastructure, solid waste management and more. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA.“Environmental sustainability and...

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U.S. House Passes Rouzer Legislation to Secure Permanent Solution for Beach Nourishment

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 524, legislation led by Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) that aims to secure a permanent fix allowing Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach to use their traditional borrow sites for beach nourishment."I’m proud my bill to allow Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach to use their historic borrow sites for beach nourishment passed the House today," said Congressman Rouzer. "This legislation allows these beaches to continue to use their historic borrow sites for...

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Budd Celebrates Fujifilm NC Expansion

By SE North Carolina News | Apr 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) expressed his gratitude and excitement following the announcement of a significant investment expansion by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies at their manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC.In a statement, Senator Budd highlighted the importance of the investment, stating, “I would like to thank Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies for their continued partnership with the Old North State and congratulate their company and North Carolina’s state officials for making this expansion possible. This new investment will not...