CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - For a number of veterans, in need of health care services, the number 29 Charlotte Area Transit System bus (CATS) just isn't going the distance.Congressman Robert Pittenger's office has gotten complaints from some of those who have served the country, and now face health challenges."They put their life on the line and we ought to be able to figure this out," he said.After exiting the bus, they have to walk a fifth of a mile just to make it to the front door of North Charlo...
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It’s time again for Take Five, when HOH talks with a member of Congress about topics relatively unrelated to legislative work. This week Rep. Robert Pittenger, R-N.C., talks about being banished from caffeine and what he’s learned from strong leaders.Q. You have long days while Congress is in session. Are you a coffee/tea/soda addict now? What is your beverage of choice to get you through the day?A. My staff won’t let me have caffeine. They say I’m high strung enough without it! The long days an...
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) will host a town hall meeting on Monday, August 5th, 7 p.m., at Queens University of Charlotte. The meeting is open to all residents of the 9th Congressional District.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The fight for a bus route extension has a veteran, a congressman and even a city council member asking if more can be done.In a report out last week by CATS, the answer is no.Eyewitness News found out what's being done in hopes the city will give the opposite answer -- and soon.The fight to get a bus stop in front of the VA Clinic in Charlotte is one some disabled veterans have been battling for years."They did their test run and have come up with safety reasons for why it can'...
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On July 25th Congressman Robert Pittenger joined Heritage Foundation during Homeland Security Week to give remarks concerning ongoing efforts to secure Americans against domestic terrorism. He is Chairman of the Congressional Taskforce on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, and is also a member of the Taskforce on Terrorism and Proliferation Financing.
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U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger presents 15-year-old Mooresville resident Kristina Schafer the Congressional Award Bronze Medal July 12 while her parents, Kathi and Stuart, look on. (Lauren Odomirok / Mooresville Weekly photo)MOORESVILLE – Kristina Schafer, a 15-year-old home-schooled student, received the Congressional Award Bronze Medal from Congressman Robert Pittenger in his local office July 12.The award is part of Congress’ non-partisan program for young Americans ages 14-23. It was begu...
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We all know strong students who want to go to college, get good-paying jobs and build flourishing, independent lives for themselves and their families. On May 23, I joined House Republicans in passing a long-term solution for the Federal Stafford Loans program, giving these great students more certainty when paying for college. We passed the bill more than five weeks early, giving Senate Democrats plenty of time to act before interest rates doubled on July 1.The House Republican plan takes polit...
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On July 10, Congressman Pittenger spoke on the House floor asking the President to join efforts for true solutions to jobs for Americans.On July 10, Congressman Pittenger spoke on the House floor asking the President to join efforts for true solutions to jobs for Americans.[[{"fid":"450","view_mode":"full","type":"media","attributes":{"alt":"Obama Must Join House Republicans on Jobs for Americans","class":"media-element file-full"},"link_text":null}]][[{"fid":"448","view_mode":"congress_small","...
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On July 10, Congressman Pittenger joined Bo Thompson to discuss immigration reform on Charlotte's Morning News.If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here https://chirb.it/rtra3H On July 10, Congressman Pittenger joined Bo Thompson to discuss immigration reform on Charlotte's Morning News.If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here https://chirb.it/rtra3H [[{"fid":"447","view_mode":"congress_small","type":"media","link_text":"Talking immigration reform on Charlotte's Morning News",...
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