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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act (H.R. 427) by a vote of 243 to 165. I have said on many occasions that Congress needs to rein in the power of unelected federal bureaucrats to implement regulations that are not subject to approval by elected officials who are accountable to the voters. This appears to be a step in the right direction. Congressman David…
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The N.C. Department of Transportation’s ferry terminals in Southport and Fort Fisher are the newest facilities to be certified as North Carolina Clean Marinas, a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum environmental regulatory requirements. The Clean Marina program illustrates how marina operators can help safeguard the environment by using management and operation techniques that exceed environmental requirements. To earn the certification, the marina’s owners prepare spill prevention plans and conduct safety and emergency planning.…
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Brunswick County Health Services and community partner organizations are working on Brunswick County’s Community Health Assessment for 2015. Citizens are asked to complete a survey and provide input to help Brunswick County Health Services create action plans that are based on the county’s needs. Citizens are encouraged to click here and complete the survey. Once you finish the survey, please share with your family and friends.
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[July 22, 2015] — The N.C. Department of Transportation will close the left lane in both directions on the U.S. 421 Cape Fear Memorial Bridge over the Cape Fear River in Wilmington tonight. The closure will begin at 9 p.m. and will end at 5:30 a.m. tomorrow. By closing the left lane in each direction, NCDOT Bridge Maintenance Crews will be able to repair the center rail on the bridge that was damaged in a…
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Below is the text of a letter I sent President Obama today via the WhiteHouse.gov contact form. TEXT OF LETTER: Mr. President, Last week, four United States Marines and a United States Navy petty officer were killed in a Chattanooga, TN shooting that has all of the hallmarks of an act of terrorism. My constituents are expressing concern and anger that you have not ordered the U.S. Flag lowered to half-mast to honor those…
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