Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had the unique experience of taking questions from viewers in China during a live broadcast on Voice of America’s Chinese channel.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), joined by 15 key Congressional colleagues, wrote the Government Accountability Office requesting a report on whether CFIUS statutory and administrative authorities have kept pace with the growing scope of foreign acquisitions in strategically important sectors in the United States.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) urged his colleagues to restore accountability and transparency at the Department of Veterans Affairs by supporting the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act (H.R. 5620), which he co-sponsored with Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL).
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The Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation was supposed to end “too-big-to-fail”, help consumers, and protect the economy. The Financial CHOICE Act cuts unnecessary red tape to allow entrepreneurs and small businesses access to credit and capital to grow and create jobs and enable hardworking Americans to build the life they choose in a growing economy.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) joined House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) to support the bipartisan Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act (H.R. 5063), which blocks federal officials from requiring a charitable contribution as part of civil settlements.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) had this statement after Senate Democrats voted for a third time to block a crucial $1.1 billion Zika funding package yesterday afternoon:
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Recently, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick publicly demonstrated that he is not proud to be an American. Several liberal commentators quickly followed, apparently welcoming the opportunity to explain to their fellow Americans how our patriotism, pride, and respect for our brave veterans is misplaced.
The Constitution gives Mr. Kaepernick the right to disrespect our flag, the right to voice his protest against our government, and the right to ignore the sacrifices of those whose blood paid for those rights. But that doesn't make Mr. Kaepernick right.
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On Tuesday, terrorism-sponsor Iran continued its brazen and provocative behavior toward the United States when four Revolutionary Guard naval vessels came dangerously close to a U.S. Navy destroyer in the international Strait of Hormuz.
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Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met Tuesday in Taipei to discuss joint efforts to intercept terrorism financing, cyber security threats from China’s communist government, and opportunities to strengthen economic ties.
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