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July 17, 2008 John Ashcroft claims waterboarding isn't torture

... testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on administration interrogation rules, answered a question from Rep. Howard Coble, R-North Carolina. ...

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Source: NewsGirl, WA


July 17, 2008 Ashcroft defends waterboarding before House panel

... defended the technique while answering a question from Rep. Howard Coble, R-North Carolina. "Waterboarding, as we all know, is a controversial issue. ...

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Source: CNN


July 16, 2008 Jury convicts man of punching the sheriff

Britt also said that the sheriff's department has received complaints about Byrd from US Rep. Howard Coble's local office. Sheriff Johnson said the Guilford ...

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Source: Burlington Times News, NC


July 15, 2008 Coble receives honor from food service group The Business Journal ...

Rep. Howard Coble, R-Greensboro, on Tuesday received the 2008 Thomas Jefferson Award from the International Food Service Distributors Association. ...

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Source: Bizjournals.com, NC


July 14, 2008 SECCA hires new curator from Canada

GREENSBORO -- North Carolina Rep. Howard Coble is now the longest-serving House Republican in North Carolina history after more than 23 years in Congress. ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


July 14, 2008 Coble turned close wins into lengthy journey

Rep. Howard Coble says there was plenty of reason to believe he wouldn't be around Washington for very long. The Greensboro Republican won his first ...

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Source: Charlotte Observer, NC


July 13, 2008 Congressman breaks service record

GREENSBORO, NC – When US Rep. Howard Coble was sworn in to the 99th Congress in January of 1985, he didn't expect to break any records. ...

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Source: News 14 Carolina, NC


July 12, 2008 Business Milestones

US Rep. Howard Coble, R-6th, has been named a "Friend of the Shareholder" by the American Shareholders Association. The award was given for Coble's votes in ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


July 10, 2008 Howard Coble Making North Carolina History

Coble who was first elected in 1984 will pass former Representative James T. Broyhill in terms of length of House service. There are several Democrats who ...

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Source: WFMY News 2, NC


July 08, 2008 Former Thomasville City Council Man Gets Purple Heart

State Representative Howard Coble and Nancy Mezza presented former City Councilman Clyde Slaten with his awards in a surprise ceremony. ...

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Source: WFMY News 2, NC


July 08, 2008 Battle for radio royalties gains momentum

Intellectual property subcommittee member Rep. Howard Coble, RN.C., said he considered the current legislation "a work in progress" and that he intends to ...

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Source: Reuters


July 03, 2008 Cities Plan for World Where Oil is Scarce

US Rep. Howard Coble, a Republican whose district includes Guilford County, supports both an increase in alternative fuels use and offshore drilling. ...

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Source: RedOrbit, TX


June 27, 2008 Dole supports lifting block on oil explorations

Like Burr, US Rep. Howard Coble, a Republican who represents the state's 6th District, supports drilling off the North Carolina's coast -- but only if ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


June 22, 2008 Oil source search: Rep. Howard Coble says Canadian resource overlooked

BY PAUL B. JOHNSON TRIAD - The hot topic this week in the nation's capital and political circles is the possibility of opening offshore sites in the United ...

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Source: High Point Enterprise, NC


June 15, 2008 WASHINGTON -- Here's how North Carolina members of Congress were ...

Voting no: Virginia Foxx, R-5; Howard Coble, R-6; Robin Hayes, R-8; Sue Myrick, R-9; Patrick McHenry, R-10. Extended jobless benefits: Voting 274-137, ...

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


June 13, 2008 Tim Russert Dies Of Heart Attack

REP. HOWARD COBLE STATEMENT ON DEATH OF TIM RUSSERT During the House Judiciary impeachment hearings of President Clinton, I conducted many interviews ...

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Source: WFMY News 2, NC


June 13, 2008 NC Locals React To Russert Death

US Rep. Howard Coble said Russert will be missed, and added, “Tim may have spent part of his working life as a Democratic Party operative, ...

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Source: WXii 12.com, NC


June 12, 2008 Coble to honor state-champion Spartans

WASHINGTON, DC | US Rep. Howard Coble, RN.C., will visit Central Davidson High School at 3 pm Friday to honor the school’s state softball champions. ...

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Source: Lexington Dispatch, NC


June 11, 2008 House defeats Democratic effort to extend unemployment benefits

Republican Reps. Virginia Foxx, Howard Coble and Sue Myrick voted against it. In the Senate, Democrats planned to add the bill to a must-pass war-spending bill.

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Source: Winston-Salem Journal, NC


June 09, 2008 Huckabee gives Pittenger a helping Heimlich

... from Charlotte running for lieutenant governor, was at the GOP convention Saturday eating lunch next to Rep. Howard Coble when Coble cracked a joke. ...

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Source: News & Observer, NC


June 08, 2008 GOP sees tough road ahead

“I don't want to say it's a train wreck, but it's an uphill climb,” US Rep. Howard Coble, a Greensboro Republican, said Saturday. ...

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Source: Charlotte Observer, NC


June 06, 2008 Dusty Dunn Finally Gets To Sleep Late

I believe I was rescued from trying to remember what was in the paper this week by the arrival of 6th District Congressman Howard Coble, but it could have ...

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Source: Rhinoceros Times, NC


June 02, 2008 SCOOP: Rep. Harrison no slacker when sponsoring bills

... pride of southeast Guilford County sitting knee to knee: US Rep. Howard Coble and singer Billy "Crash'' Craddock, the King of Country Rock in the 1970s. ...

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Source: Greensboro News Record, NC


May 31, 2008 Veteran receives medals he earned during World War II

Rep. Howard Coble, R-6th, presents one of several medals to World War II veteran Vernon Heitman on Friday at Backcountry Barbecue. ...

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Source: Lexington Dispatch, NC


May 30, 2008 Veteran receives medals he earned during World War II

Rep. Howard Coble, R-6th, presents one of several medals to World War II veteran Vernon Heitman on Friday at Backcountry Barbecue. ...

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Source: Lexington Dispatch, NC


May 29, 2008 Greensboro’s voice is signing off

Some kind of start to some kind of radio career. And now, US Rep. Howard Coble has nominated you for a slot in the NC Broadcasting Hall of Fame. ...

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Source: Greensboro News Record, NC


May 26, 2008 Veterans gather to honor fallen brethren

US Rep. Howard Coble, who spoke briefly at the event, recalled Millikin's dedication to honoring freedom and the veterans who serve in its name. ...

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Source: Greensboro News Record, NC


May 25, 2008 Edward Cone: Democrat brand is on the rise

Things look better for Howard Coble. Protected by his personal popularity and a gerrymandered district, he distanced himself from Bush's war a while back ...

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Source: Greensboro News Record, NC


May 23, 2008 Area lawmakers vote to override Bush on farm bill

A spokesman for Howard Coble, R-6th, said he also voted to override the president's veto. "He saw more good than bad in it," said Ed McDonald, ...

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Source: Salisbury Post, NC


May 23, 2008 Another Win for We the People

The team met with US Rep. Howard Coble on the steps of the US Capitol on May 6. The members of the team, which is led by Ray Parrish, include Daniel Acquaah ...

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Source: Guilford County Northwest Observer, NC


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