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  • COBLE CRITICIZES OBAMA FOR CONDUCTING TRIAL OF 9/11 TERRORISTS IN NEW YORK
    Nov 19, 2009  -         (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----A senior member of the House Judiciary committee today blasted President Obama and his administration for deciding to conduct the trial of the suspected 9/11 terrorists just blocks from the World Trade Center in New York.  U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), speaking on the ... More
  • COBLE STATEMENT ON NEW JOBLESS NUMBERS
    Nov 6, 2009  -           (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----Today’s new unemployment numbers prove that the federal stimulus program is not working, according to U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC).  Congressman Coble said that Congress should be working on creating new jobs instead of drastic health care reform.           “On the ... More
  • COBLE PRAISES EXTENSION OF HOMEBUYERS TAX CREDIT
    Nov 5, 2009  -           (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----As the author of one of the first bills to extend the tax credit for home buyers, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) today praised passage of a bill that will extend the credit through next April and will make additional home buyers eligible for the tax credit.          ... More
  • COBLE STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATIC HEALTH PLAN
    Oct 29, 2009  -         (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----Coming in at just under 2,000 pages, and costing about $1 trillion, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) said that today’s rollout of the Democratic leadership health care bill did not convince him to change his position on his opposition to government-run health care.  Congre... More
  • COBLE COMES TO AID OF MOORE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
    Oct 27, 2009  -             (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----Current federal regulations are hurting the hospitality industry in Moore County in competing for federal employee travel and meetings, and the man who represents Moore in the U.S. House is trying to remedy the situation.  U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) today introdu... More
  • COBLE AND MGRUFF HIGHLIGHT CRIME PREVENTION
    Oct 23, 2009  -     (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----A crime-fighting dog and a U.S. Representative from North Carolina recently met to discuss ways to highlight the efforts of law enforcement personnel during October, which is Crime Prevention Month. On Thursday, October 22, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) had the opportunity ... More
  • COBLE STATEMENT ON SOLDIERS' DEATHS
    Oct 5, 2009  - Two soldiers, with ties to the 6th District of North Carolina, were killed in Afghanistan this weekend.  U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), who represents the 6th, said the news is always worse when it hits so close to home.           “We were saddened to learn of the deaths of two soldiers – with conn... More
  • HIGH POINT RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS FOR MENDENHALL STATION
    Sep 25, 2009  - The last payment of two federal grants to High Point will provide funds for the final bills connected with construction of Mendenhall Station that serves the furniture Market, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) announced today.  Congressman Coble said the Federal Transit Administration has approved grant... More
  • COBLE NOMINATES MOORE COUPLE FOR ADOPTION AWARD
    Sep 21, 2009  - A couple from Moore County has been nominated for a national award by their congressman for their commitment to adoption and foster care.  U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) has selected Diane and Ross Moreton of West End as 2009 Angels in AdoptionTM for their outstanding advocacy of adoption.  The Congr... More
  • COBLE TO VOTE AGAINST HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL
    Aug 7, 2009  - Because so many of his constituents have been asking him for his opinion on the proposed health care legislation as he has traveled throughout the 6th District during this congressional district work period, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) has decided to announce today that he will oppose the plan as ... More