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Myrick named Vice Chair of Energy and Commerce Committee

US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) was named the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 112th Congress. “I am honored to have been selected by my colleagues to serve in this position” Myrick said. “We … Continue reading

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Myrick: Health insurance mandate represents a loss of freedom

U.S. House Representative Sue Myrick released this video about the recent ruling by a Virginia judge who said the health coverage mandate in the new health care bill is unconstitutional. Other judges have ruled so far that it is constitutional, … Continue reading

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Myrick votes against the DREAM Act

Sue Myrick (N.C. 9) voted against the DREAM Act last night, citing loopholes that will lead to amnesty for illegal immigrants. Myrick is the U.S. Representative for the Charlotte area, including Mint Hill. “The DREAM Act is amnesty, plain and … Continue reading

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Myrick applauds DEA for banning synthetic marijuana

US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) today praised the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their decision to make illegal the possession or sale of synthetic marijuana and the chemicals used to manufacture this substance. Earlier this month, Rep. Myrick wrote a … Continue reading

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Sue Myrick votes early at the South Park library

If you are Sue Myrick, this is about the highlight of the election season: Voting early at the library. That’s because barring a catastrophe, she will easily get reelected to represent the 9th District for Congress. Myrick is so confident … Continue reading

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Myrick endorsed by Americans for Legal Immigration PAC

Rep. Sue Myrick got an endorsement for re-election from  the Americans for Legal Immigration Political Action Committee (ALIPAC) this week. According to the press release from Myrick’s office, she “received ALIPAC’s endorsement based on her support for the new immigration … Continue reading

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VFW endorses Sue Myrick

It really shouldn’t come as a surprise that congresswoman Sue Myrick has been endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee for re-election to the House of Representatives.  In an official letter from the VFW-PAC, Myrick’s endorsement is … Continue reading

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Myrick: Is Hezbollah in Mexico?

Sue Myrick, who represents the Mint Hill area in the U.S. House of Representatives, released this video today bemoaning the U.S. Homeland Security for not taking seriously the threat of Hezbollah entering the country illegally along the Mexico border. The … Continue reading

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There’s one for that, too: Myrick launches IPhone app

Rep. Sue Myrick announced today the launching of her very own IPhone app. The app synchronizes with her website content and provides instant access to videos, updates on current legislation, events and tour information. Constituents can also contact Rep. Myrick … Continue reading

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Myrick on board with amicus brief in support of Arizona immigration law

Sue Myrick and 75 other members of of the House and Senate filed a brief is support of the Arizona immigration law. The Department of Justice is in the process of blocking Arizona from such a law, arguing that it … Continue reading

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Myrick: no abortions on military bases

Myrick, along with 179 of her colleagues, sent a letter to House and Senate leaders stating opposition to an amendment that would allow abortions on U.S. Military Bases. There are two sides to this: Federal law says that abortion is … Continue reading

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No surprises here: Myrick didn’t like Obama’s speech on immigration reform

US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) has always been one of the most vocal critics of illegal immigrants in this country. So it should not come as a surprise that last week she disagreed with Obama’s speech on immigration. This week’s … Continue reading

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Myrick Releases Final Parts Of Economic Video Series

The office of US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) today released the final segments of her economic video series featuring esteemed economist and professor at the R.H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, Dr. Peter Morici. In the … Continue reading

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