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Senator Budd insists on WNC disaster relief before supporting funding bill

Senator Ted Budd from North Carolina addressed a press conference in Washington, D.C., emphasizing his stance on disaster relief for Western North Carolina.

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 19, 2024

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Senator Ted Budd secures key provisions in FY25 defense authorization act

Senator Ted Budd, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has voted in favor of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 18, 2024

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Budd and Tillis commend house approval of bill aiding lumbees

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 17, 2024

Today, U.S. Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis expressed approval following the passage of the Lumbee Fairness Act by the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Senator Ted Budd introduces bills for hurricane relief in North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Budd has introduced two legislative bills aimed at reducing government regulation and providing relief to North Carolinians affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Legislative achievements highlighted by Rep. David Rouzer

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 10, 2024

Rep. David Rouzer discusses recent legislative successes and future goals through a series of tweets dated December 10, 2024.

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North Carolina leaders unite for Hurricane Helene recovery discussions

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 10, 2024

Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd met with key leaders from the North Carolina General Assembly to discuss strategies for aiding residents affected by Hurricane Helene.

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Senators advocate for swift recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hits Western North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 10, 2024

Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis have authored an opinion piece for the Carolina Journal, outlining the challenges and recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

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Budd and Kaine introduce bill incentivizing land sales for military readiness

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 4, 2024

Senators Ted Budd and Tim Kaine have introduced the Incentivizing REPI Sales Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at encouraging landowners to sell land for inclusion in a program designed to maintain military readiness and promote environmental...

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Senate passes bill targeting non-consensual intimate imagery online

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 4, 2024

The Senate has passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, officially known as S. 4569, which aims to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated NCII.

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Senator Budd honors NC veterans' families with service medals

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 2, 2024

Today in Advance, North Carolina, Senator Ted Budd presented service medals to the families of two deceased veterans from the state.

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Senator Budd addresses murder of American hostage by Hamas

By SE North Carolina News | Dec 2, 2024

Senator Ted Budd has issued a statement following the confirmation by the Israeli Defense Forces that U.S.-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra was killed by Hamas terrorists during attacks on October 7, 2023.

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Senators call for urgent disaster aid vote following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 27, 2024

Senators from North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia are urging Senate leadership to prioritize a vote on disaster aid in early December.

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Lawmakers urge FEMA action for temporary housing in Western North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 22, 2024

Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with Representatives Virginia Foxx and Chuck Edwards, have called on President Biden to take immediate action in response to the housing crisis facing Western North Carolina.

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US Senators urge Turkey to extradite Hamas leaders following relocation

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 22, 2024

Senators Ted Budd, Roger Wicker, and Joni Ernst have called on Turkey to extradite Hamas leaders to the United States.

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North Carolina leaders advocate for Defense Innovation Unit hub expansion

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 21, 2024

Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with other members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, have sent a bipartisan letter to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) at the Pentagon.

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Bipartisan bill aims for increased transparency in SBA's disaster loan account

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 20, 2024

Senators Ted Budd, Tim Scott, Thom Tillis, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the SBA Disaster Transparency Act.

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Senators question FEMA over alleged political bias in disaster aid

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 20, 2024

Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, both representing North Carolina, have spearheaded an initiative involving 18 U.S. Senators in addressing concerns to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.

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Bill supporting service dogs for veterans advances with Senate approval

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 20, 2024

Today, Senators Ted Budd, Mark Kelly, Thom Tillis, and Tammy Duckworth celebrated the Senate's approval of the bipartisan Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act.

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Budd urges swift action on recovery funding for hurricane-hit North Carolina

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 20, 2024

On November 20, 2024, Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina addressed the Senate floor to commend the efforts of individuals in Western North Carolina who provided assistance during Hurricane Helene.

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Senators demand accountability after VA budget discrepancy

By SE North Carolina News | Nov 19, 2024

Senator Ted Budd from North Carolina has joined a group of senators in calling for increased accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following a significant budget issue.