Open Congress : News Articles for Sue Wilkins Myrick

Controversy and constituent service marked Sue Myrick’s 9 terms in Congress

2012-12-29T01:00:00Z

...the mayor’s office at the end of her second term in 1991. WASHINGTON Judy Cromer clearly remembers the day she first met Rep. Sue Myrick. At the time, though, she says she had no idea who she was talking with. It was the fall of 1999, soon after Hurri

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Krystina Friedlander: A Look Back At Media Coverage Of Islam And Islamic Law In 2012

2012-12-27T01:00:00Z

...that they have been able to recast genuinely mainstream Muslim organizations as radicals. Alex Seitz-Wald at Salon reported on the study, noting that journalists do work to "find voices that accurately [represent] Islam," but that "simply by being outsp

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Gifts to 2012 newsmakers

2012-12-26T01:00:00Z

...of those giant foam No. 1 hands, so they can be recognized by the speaker from way back on the back bench. For retiring U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick, a 4-disc set of the full first season of Homeland, to ease her withdrawal from the House Intelligence Committee

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Rep. Myrick: ‘Government can’t afford to take care of everybody’ [VIDEO]

2012-12-18T01:00:00Z

...Carolina Republican Rep. Sue Myrick said that “government can’t afford to take care of everybody.” Speaking with The Daily Caller’s Ginni Thomas, the outgoing congresswoman talked about a society that rewards dependency on government over work.

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“Carcinogen-Free” Label Program Proposed in House Bill

2012-12-13T01:00:00Z

...be able to label their products as “Carcinogen-Free” with federal approval. In November, Rep. Theodore Deutch (D-FL) and Rep. Sue Myrick (R-NC) introduced the "Carcinogen-Free Label Act of 2012" (H.R. 6601), which would require FDA, the Department o

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New conservative nonprofit group plans statewide events

2012-12-12T01:00:00Z

...likely to line up against the first-term Democrat. Rep. Virginia Foxx tops Republicans’ wish list at 17 percent; 14 percent prefer Sue Myrick, 13 percent want Patrick McHenry and 11 percent Renee Ellmers. Only 2 percent named state House Speaker Thom

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PPP: Foxx an early GOP favorite to challenge Hagan

2012-12-11T01:00:00Z

...to line up against the first-term Democrat. Rep. Virginia Foxx tops Republicans' wish list at 17 percent. 14 percent prefer Sue Myrick, 13 percent want Patrick McHenry and 11 percent Renee Ellmers. Only 2 percent named House Speaker Thom Tillis as their

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Poll: Rep. Foxx leads Republican primary field for 2014 Senate

2012-12-11T01:00:00Z

...17 percent of Republican primary voters surveyed by Democratic firm Public Policy Polling, good for a narrow lead over Rep. Sue Myrick (R-N.C.), the choice of 14 percent of those surveyed. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) rounded out the top three with 13

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Take Five With Rep. Sue Myrick

2012-12-04T01:00:00Z

...time for Take Five, when HOH sits down to chat with a member of Congress over five fun questions. This week, retiring Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., talks about leaving Washington and giving back. Q: What are your plans after Congress? A: I want to work part

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Change in the 112th Congress

2012-12-03T01:00:00Z

...Sue Myrick (R-NC) announced her decision to not seek re-election on Feb. 7 via social media and a video on her website. Now that Election 2012 is over, here's a look at who's not coming back to Washington for the 113th Congress. Below is the list of mem

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Rep. Marsha Blackburn says new committee post will help TN economy

2012-11-30T01:00:00Z

...which saw her overwhelmingly elected to a sixth term from the 7th Congressional District. Blackburn will replace Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., who held the vice chairmanship in the current Congress but decided against seeking re-election. In addition to the

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Ellmers appointed to energy, commerce committee

2012-11-30T01:00:00Z

...Republican delegation has a proud history of consecutive representation on this committee in recent years from Richard Burr to Sue Myrick and I am proud to continue this legacy. “I would like to thank Chairman Upton for his confidence in me and I look

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Rep. Marsha Blackburn pledges to help TN economy with new position

2012-11-29T01:00:00Z

...elections, which saw her overwhelmingly elected to a sixth term from the 7th Congressional District. Blackburn will replace Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., who held the vice chairmanship in the current Congress but decided against seeking re-election. In addit

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Change in the 112th Congress

2012-11-21T01:00:00Z

McCrory plans swearing-in, followed by gala week

2012-11-21T01:00:00Z

...office, and his political experience before that consisted mostly of working on the election campaigns of his mother, U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick, who will have served nine terms when she retires in January. Staff writer Mary Cornatzer and Charlotte Observer s

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Change in the 112th Congress

2012-11-20T01:00:00Z

Dan Forest says he’s relieved the race is over

2012-11-19T01:00:00Z

...a hard fought race and for years of public service to (North Carolina).” The Raleigh architect, whose mother is retiring U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick of Charlotte, said he plans to work with Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton and Gov.-elect Pat McCrory to ensure a smooth

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Change in the 112th Congress

2012-11-16T01:00:00Z

...Sue Myrick (R-NC) announced her decision to not seek re-election on Feb. 7 via social media and a video on her website. Now that Election 2012 is over, except for some results still being tabulated, here's a look at who's not coming back to Washington f

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Race for RSC chairmanship heats ups

2012-11-08T01:00:00Z

...with the backing of the RSC Founding Members — currently made up of GOP Reps. Jordan, Sam Johnson (Texas), Dan Burton (Ind.), Sue Myrick (N.C.), Mike Pence (Ind.), Jeb Hensarling (Texas), Tom Price (Ga.) — wins the race for chairman. However, Hensar

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Pittenger Keeps 9th District In Republican Hands

2012-11-07T01:00:00Z

...Pittenger to the U.S. House. The 64-year-old Republican won the 9th Congressional District seat left open when Republican Sue Myrick stepped down after nine terms. With 83 percent of the precincts reporting unofficial returns, Pittenger had nearly 52 pe

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