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North Carolina to offer inpatient opioid treatment
The state Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville has been certified by the federal government to become the state's only inpatient center. Comment?
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Greenville Center To Offer NC's Only Inpatient Opioid Addiction Treatment
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville has been certified by the federal government to become the state's only inpatient center. Comment?
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Friendly Fire: Parties Slam Some of Their Own | Rothenblog
The National Republican Congressional Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee each blasted the other side after a near party-line vote on the Smarter Solutions for Students Act, which passed the House on Thursday, 221-198. But eight House Republicans voted with the Democrats, and four House Democrats voted with the Republicans, ... (more) Comment?
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North Carolina to offer inpatient opioid treatment
The state Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville has been certified by the federal government to become the state's only inpatient center. Comment?
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LoBiondo honored by Humane Society of the United States
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... Department to allow adoption of retired military working dogs. The legislation, introduced by Representative Walter Jones (NC-03) and cosponsored by LoBiondo, was included in the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. "As a true lover ... Comment?
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Army Vet Calls on Congressman Walter Jones (NC-3) to Resign Immediately
Jason Thigpen, a veteran of the Iraqi War and Candidate for Congress, calls on Congressman Walter Jones to resign immediately over Jones' admission that he voted to approve a war he did not support only because it would help him win re-election. Walter Jones voted for the war - a war that I fought in, a war where I watched my friends get injured ... (more) Comment?
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House approves Republican student loan bill
The House approved a Republican proposal Thursday to allow interest rates on federal student loans to rise or fall from year to year with the government's cost of borrowing, ending a system in which rates are fixed by law. Comment?
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The sooner the US exits Afghanistan, the better | Matthew Hoh and Matthew Southworth
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... voted on an Afghanistan exit strategy amendment, offered by Representatives Jim McGovern (Massachusetts) and Walter Jones (North Carolina). In November 2012, the Senate voted 62-33 to endorse the president's plan for withdrawal and express the sense ... Comment?
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Owner: Military dogs 'should be considered soldiers,' not equipment
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... bunch of troops. Detecting explosives without the dogs, a lot of the troops would've never come home." Rep. Walter Jones, a Republican who represents the state's 3rd Congressional district, proposed new legislation for the retired dogs last year. ... Comment?
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Thigpen Officially Kicks Off Campaign for Congress
... who make up a third of the registered voters and are eligible to vote in North Carolina's semi-closed primary. "Walter Jones has been in Congress long enough to be on both sides of nearly every issue." says Jason. "The district doesn't know where he ... Comment?
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Bankster alert: Tom Harkin introduces Glass-Steagall bill in Senate
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... as of Friday afternoon, but it is believed to resemble HR 129, introduced by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and Walter Jones, R-N.C. Their measure has 62 bipartisan sponsors in the House. Meantime, 20 state legislatures are considering resolutions ... Comment?
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... etter were Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.), Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio), Rep. Henry C. "Hank" Johnson Jr. (D-Ga.), Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.), Rep. Richard Nugent (R-Fla.), Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) and Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.). Comment?
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Rep. McIntyre is one of only two Democrats voting to repeal 'Obamacare'
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Congressman Mike McIntyre was one of two Democrats voting Thursday to repeal President Obama's healthcare reform legislation, which many refer to as "Obamacare". Rep. Comment?
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Congress Wants Answers on Google Glass Privacy
Members of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus this week penned a letter to Google CEO Larry Page, asking for more details on the privacy implications of the futuristic specs. Comment?
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IRS Scandal Just Tip Of Iceberg: Agency's Been Politically...
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... IRS also deliberately targeted Greenpeace, the NAACP, and other progressive NGOs. During the Bush era, Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) was one of the very few Republicans to call for an investigation into the fishy auditing practices of the IRS (leaving ... Comment?
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Salon: When the IRS targeted liberals
... California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said on MSNBC Monday. "I found only one Republican, [North Carolina Rep. Walter Jones], that would join me in calling for an investigation during the Bush administration. I'm glad now that the GOP has found ... Comment?
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Schiff: Broad probe of IRS
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... a progressive church in my district in what look liked a very selective way. I found only one Republican, [Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C)], that would join me in calling for an investigation during the Bush administration. I'm glad now that the GOP has ... Comment?
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Craven County leaders lobby federal officials about Cherry Point's future
... with members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, including Sen. Richard Burr, Sen. Kay Hagan, Rep. Walter Jones, Rep. George Holding and staff members from others in the delegation. Norment said they met with senior civilians who are ... Comment?
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House members spent more than $1.5 million traveling in 2012
... restraint by congressmen, who have an approval rate of just 16 percent from voters, according to a May 9 Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., reintroduced a bill early this year to limit foreign travel to only the most critical needs. "I know too many times ... Comment?
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Army vet to run against Jones in race for 3rd district
... is making a run on the Republican ticket for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District represented by Rep. Walter Jones, also a Republican. "As much respect as I have for him, elected representatives, none of them should be safe. They have to earn ... Comment?
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