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2012 North Carolina Election Results
President Barack Obama (D) President Obama won reelection in a convincing victory, clinching 336 electoral votes and 50 percent of the popular vote, wining all swing states except North Carolina, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney secured only 206 electoral votes … Continue reading
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Myrick applauded for her stance against the estate tax
The American Family Business Institute applauded Rep. Sue Myrick for her support to permanently repeal the Federal Estate Tax. Rep. Myrick and 150 other members of Congress have signed the “Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act” (HR 1259), originally sponsored by Representatives Kevin Brady (R-TX-8) … Continue reading
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Not much will change for Mint Hill in congressional redistricting
Rep. Sue Myrick (Dist. 9) will still represent the Mint Hill area according to the GOP-drawn congressional redistricting maps for North Carolina. However, Myrick’s district will change slightly. Her district, which currently pulls from suburban Mecklenburg County, Union County and … Continue reading
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Myrick skeptical about U.S. involvement in Libya
Back in the 1980s, covert operations by the US military to help spread Democracy around the world were the cornerstone of Conservative ideals. Even in the early 2000s, as George W. Bush pushed for a war in Iraq that was … Continue reading
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Myrick responds to the death of Osama Bin Laden
Despite a time of hyper-partisanship, politicians across the nation are putting aside differences to congratulate the troops and intelligence personnel who found and killed Osama Bin Laden over the weekend. US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) released this statement today: “We … Continue reading
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Myrick has many questions about U.S. involvement in Libya
It should come as no surprise U.S. Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) was not a big fan of President Barack Obama’s speech last night on Libya. In a statement released today, she said the U.S. needs a clear concise plan as … Continue reading
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House Majority Whip To Join Myrick In Charlotte
House Republican Whip Kevin McCarthy will join Congresswoman Sue Myrick for a luncheon in Charlotte on Monday, March 28. Congressman McCarthy was elected as the Republican Whip, the third-highest position in House leadership, by his colleagues at the beginning of … Continue reading
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Myrick Named Chairman of Intelligence Subcommittee
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) has been named the chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence. “I am excited and honored to have been selected to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee,” Rep. Myrick … Continue reading
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Longtime Myrick Aide To Depart
US Representative Sue Myrick announced that her long-time Chief of Staff, Hal Weatherman will be leaving in March to become National Communications and Marketing Director for Act for America, a national non-profit organization dedicated to national security and terrorism related … Continue reading
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Myrick: The Muslim Brotherhood Is not ‘Largely Secular’
US Representative Sue Myrick released a statement yesterday about DNI Director James Clapper’s claim that the Muslim Brotherhood is a “largely secular” organization. (Clapper has since clarified his remark.) Myrick, who has researched terrorist groups such as Hamas, an off-shoot … Continue reading
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Myrick votes to repeal health care law
In a largely symbolic act, Rep. Sue Myrick voted yesterday to repeal the health care law that was passed last year. Myrick represents the Mint Hill area in the U.S. House of Representatives. The law has surprisingly become more favorable … Continue reading
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Myrick reacts to Saturday’s shooting in Arizona
They might be on different sides of the political spectrum, but Sue Myrick put aside ideological differences this week to show support for US Representative Gabrielle Giffords and others who were shot Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. “I am shocked and … Continue reading
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Myrick Votes To Cut Congressional Budget
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) voted today for a 5 percent across the board cut in the operating budget of Congress itself, immediately saving American taxpayers $35 million. It amounts to a drop in the bucket, but the symbolism of … Continue reading
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