Editorials
- October 12, 2012: This Week in Washington
As America’s economy continues the uphill climb to recovery and the creation of good jobs …More
- October 5, 2012: This Week in Washington
There is no doubt that our government must become smaller, less expensive and more efficient. …More
- September 28, 2012: This Week in Washington
Over the past few weeks, I have been extremely concerned about the outbreaks of violence …More
- September 21, 2012: This Week in Washington
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time designated for raising awareness of this fatal brain …More
- September 14, 2012: This Week in Washington
One of the most troubling and popular trends in Washington is the debate over which …More
- September 7, 2012: This Week in Washington
This district work period has been amazing, having the opportunity to speak with so many …More
- August 31, 2012: This Week in Washington
As we know from the First Amendment to our Constitution, the right to petition the …More
- August 24, 2012: This Week in Washington
With all of the partisan fighting going on in Washington, it can sometimes be lost …More
- August 17, 2012: This Week in Washington
Much attention has been paid recently to something going in Washington called “sequestration.” Sequestration is …More
- August 10, 2012: This Week in Washington
This week, local businesses from throughout our district and our state gathered to take part …More
- August 3, 2012: This Week in Washington
I’ve said before that the danger in us not manufacturing things here at home goes …More
- July 27, 2012: This Week in Washington
Growing up in North Carolina, I learned very early in life the power of honor …More
- July 20, 2012: This Week in Washington
As part of a recent report on the impact of rural America on our nation, …More
- July 13, 2012: This Week in Washington
Earlier this month, a team from the North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing …More
- July 6, 2012: This Week in Washington
Civilization requires civility. I've said it before, and I'll say it again—if we want to …More
- June 29, 2012: This Week in Washington
Back in 2011, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report detailing more than $100 …More
- June 22, 2012: This Week in Washington
In North Carolina, the impact of the agriculture industry cannot be understated. It accounts for …More
- June 15, 2012: This Week in Washington
Over the past two decades, our state has experienced several damaging blows to the manufacturing …More
- June 8, 2012: This Week in Washington
This week marked the 68th anniversary of the day more than 100,000 brave soldiers landed on …More
- June 1, 2012: This Week in Washington
Another incident has to come to light that proves that if America doesn’t get tough …More
- May 25, 2012: This Week in Washington
This week marks National Emergency Medical Services Week, a time to honor and recognize the …More
- May 18, 2012: This Week in Washington
This past week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) …More
- May 11, 2012: This Week in Washington
It is far too rare these days that I get to report good news to …More
- May 4, 2012: This Week in Washington
As we take immediate measures to bolster our recovering economy, we must also keep a …More
- April 27, 2012: This Week in Washington
Last week, I had the privilege of attending an elementary school in our district, in …More
- April 23, 2012: This Week in Washington
As a schoolteacher, I had the honor of teaching High School Civics before I was …More
- April 16, 2012: This Week in Washington
It has been good to be home the past two weeks for the Congressional District …More
- April 9, 2012: This Week in Washington
Last Saturday, our district was the site of a welcome home event for our nation’s heroes who …More
- March 30, 2012: This Week in Washington
You would think by now that I would be of an age and experience such …More
- March 23, 2012: This Week in Washington
Perhaps the most important part of my job is talking to people about their lives, …More
- March 16, 2012: This Week in Washington
Two Saturdays ago, our state awoke to tornado damage in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Cherokee counties. …More
- March 9, 2012: This Week in Washington
The American Dream means different things to different people. For some, it means home ownership. …More
- March 2, 2012: This Week in Washington
In recent weeks, the intensity of the discussion about high gasoline prices and our nation’s …More
- February 24, 2012: This Week in Washington
February 19 marked the 67th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle for Iwo Jima. …More
- February 17, 2012: This Week in Washington
The true strength of our Democracy lies in the fact that it allows for, and …More
- February 10, 2012: This Week in Washington
With all of the gridlock in Washington, it can take far too long to see …More
- February 3, 2012: This Week in Washington
As we work to rein in big government and reckless spending, one thing remains most …More
- January 27, 2012: This Week in Washington
Representative Howard Coble and I may be on opposite sides of the aisle, but we …More
- January 20, 2012: This Week in Washington
Energy costs have risen sharply in recent years, fueled by everything from rogue foreign governments …More
- January 13, 2012: This Week in Washington
As we work to rein in spending and get our nation’s debt and deficits under …More
- January 6, 2012: This Week in Washington
As the holidays end and the new year begins, it is no longer cards and …More
- December 30, 2011: This Week in Washington
As we continue on a path toward economic recovery, we must make sure that every …More
- December 23, 2011: This Week in Washington
Christmas has always been a favorite time for me. I grew up in a family …More
- December 16, 2011: This Week in Washington
In the midst of last week’s threatened government shutdown, folks in Washington seemed willing to …More
- December 9, 2011: This Week in Washington
For people in our part of the world, dirt roads and sprawling farms are things …More
- December 2, 2011: This Week in Washington
I’m often taken back by the absurdity of Washington. I was sickened by the recent …More
- November 23, 2011: This Week in Washington
This week I was honored to spend time with our troops who are serving in …More
- November 18, 2011: This Week in Washington
Every year, in countless communities across our nation, Americans gather on Veterans Day to honor …More
- November 11, 2011: This Week in Washington
In the next week or so, I expect Congress to take up and hopefully pass …More
- November 4, 2011: This Week in Washington
The best part of my job as your representative is that I am blessed with …More
- October 28, 2011: This Week in Washington
With the constant bickering and back-and-forth going on in Washington, it is easy to understand …More
- October 14, 2011: This Week in Washington
Last week, the House of Representatives took a step backward in the fight to create …More
- October 7, 2011: This Week in Washington
There’s arguably no part of our nation that has seen or best understands the very …More
- September 30, 2011: This Week in Washington
As the son of a World War II veteran, I hold the deepest respect for …More
- September 23, 2011: This Week in Washington
I think the people of America have been very clear. You want folks in Washington …More
- September 16, 2011: This Week in Washington
The coming of fall marks a very busy time for farmers and ranchers. All across …More
- September 9, 2011: This Week in Washington
I’ve spent the August district work period travelling throughout our district, meeting with constituents and …More
- August 26, 2011: This Week in Washington
One thing I see as I travel the district is that the resolve of our …More
- August 19, 2011: This Week in Washington
As the district work period continues on and I talk with people about their concerns, …More
- August 12, 2011: This Week in Washington
With all of the fighting going on in Washington, it can sometimes be lost upon …More
- August 5, 2011: This Week in Washington
Washington is broken and everyone knows it. While admitting the problem certainly makes for a …More
- July 29, 2011: This Week in Washington
I know that as you are reading this, you are frustrated with the gridlock in …More
- July 22, 2011: This Week in Washington
There is no disputing that small businesses are the key to job growth. According to …More
- July 15, 2011: This Week in Washington
The ongoing debate over how to solve our nation’s debt crisis and cut government spending …More
- July 8, 2011: This Week in Washington
Since the birth of our nation, invention and innovation have been at the center of …More
- July 1, 2011: This Week in Washington
Growing up in North Carolina, I learned very early in life the power of honor …More
- June 24, 2011: This Week in Washington
We owe such a debt to the Greatest Generation—those who carried our country through a time of financial …More
- June 17, 2011: This Week in Washington
This week, we received word that a new round of so-called Free Trade Agreements with …More
- June 10, 2011: This Week in Washington
As we work to get our economy back on track, I'm encouraged by evidence of …More
- June 3, 2011: This Week in Washington
This first week of June marks the 67th anniversary of the day more than 100,000 …More
- May 27, 2011: This Week in Washington
Illegal immigration is one of our nation’s most pressing problems. It threatens both our nation’s …More
- May 20, 2011: This Week in Washington
In 1984, a friend of mine referred to me as a “hippie” because I installed …More
- May 13, 2011: This Week in Washington
Scarcely a family in our district is more than a generation or two removed from …More
- May 6, 2011: This Week in Washington
The past week saw overdue justice delivered to the planet’s most wanted terrorist by a …More
- April 29, 2011: This Week in Washington
With the summer travel season approaching, our nation’s economy in slow recovery from a recession, …More
- April 22, 2011: This Week in Washington
It has been said that faith untested cannot be trusted. As you all certainly know, …More
- April 15, 2011: This Week in Washington
It appears that our Made in America agenda is starting to catch on in Congress. We’re …More
- April 8, 2011: This Week in Washington
Budgets, and therefore debates concerning budgets, are about much more than numbers--they are about priorities. …More
- March 25, 2011: This Week in Washington
In Washington, the cherry blossoms are blooming and at home our farmers are busy working …More
- March 18, 2011: This Week in Washington
With both houses of Congress controlled by different political parties, there seems to be an …More
- March 11, 2011: This Week in Washington
In the ongoing fight to rebuild our economy, many families face a struggle just to …More
- March 4, 2011: This Week in Washington
As we work to grow the economy and put people back to work, we must …More
- February 25, 2011: This Week in Washington
As I've been home this week for the district work period, I've been meeting with …More
- February 18, 2011: This Week in Washington
This week, debate in Congress continued on a long list of proposals from both sides …More
- February 11, 2011: This Week in Washington
One of the most disturbing things I’ve seen in recent years is the total disregard …More
- January 28, 2011: This Week in Washington
As we work to tackle the important economic issues our country faces, one thing is …More
- January 21, 2011: This Week in Washington
Throughout the holidays and continuing into the new year, we have seen an unfortunate rise …More
- January 14, 2011: This Week in Washington
This week, our nation came together to mourn those lost and injured in the senseless …More
- January 7, 2011: This Week in Washington
This week marked the beginning of the 112th Congress. I was deeply honored to take …More
- December 31, 2010: This Week In Washington
As the work of the 112th Congress begins, there are many important issues that I will …More
- December 23, 2010: This Week In Washington
Throughout my life, Christmas has always held special meaning. I was raised in a family and a …More
- December 10, 2010: This Week in Washington
As my first term in Congress winds down, the high level of partisanship in Washington …More
- December 3, 2010: This Week in Washington
As I’m sure you may have heard, Congress is back in what they call a …More
- November 24, 2010: This Week in Washington
Earlier this month, America celebrated Veterans Day and honored the lives of some of our …More
- November 19, 2010: This Week in Washington
While there’s been a lot of political strife in Washington this week, something important has …More
- November 12, 2010: This Week in Washington
This week we all had the opportunity to say thank you to our Veterans. I …More
- November 4, 2010: This Week in Washington
I’ve often said that it's beyond time for folks in Washington to return to civility, …More
- October 29, 2010: This Week in Washington
As a former textile worker, I know the attention and detail and pride that go …More
- October 22, 2010: This Week in Washington
There was some encouraging news last week in our ongoing fight to make America’s trading …More
- October 15, 2010: This Week in Washington
This week, I called on House leadership to immediately address the lack of a Cost …More
- October 8, 2010: This Week in Washington
We’ve all heard, and no doubt learned to dread, the old saying that nothing is …More
- October 1, 2010: This Week in Washington
As we work to get our economy back on track, there are many factors that …More
- September 24, 2010: This Week in Washington
To my constant frustration, it can often take quite a while for a simple common …More
- September 17, 2010: This Week in Washington
There is an old saying in our part of the world that tough times call …More
- September 10, 2010: This Week in Washington
As I’m sure you may have heard, Congress is back in what they call a …More
- September 3, 2010: This Week in Washington
For far too many years, we have seen good manufacturing jobs leave our district to …More
- August 27, 2010: This Week in Washington
As the August district work period moves along, I've greatly enjoyed the opportunity to meet …More
- August 20, 2010: This Week in Washington
Many of you have called or written in recent weeks with concerns about the failings …More
- August 13, 2010: This Week in Washington
It has been good to be home for the Congressional District Work period. I've been …More
- August 6, 2010: This Week in Washington
One of my fondest and proudest memories growing up in rural Biscoe was hearing my …More
- July 28, 2010: This Week in Washington
I believe direct and honest communication is the best way to solve a problem. Whether …More
- July 23, 2010: This Week in Washington
It's been a busy few weeks in your 8th District Congressional Offices. We facilitated a …More
- July 16, 2010: This Week in Washington
As I traveled throughout the 8th District during this week’s district work period, I was …More
- July 9, 2010: This Week in Washington
There is more than one way to say “thank you.” One of the distinct honors …More
- July 2, 2010: This Week in Washington
As Independence Day approaches and we all look for ways to show our patriotism and …More
- June 23, 2010: This Week in Washington
With all the political bickering and the intense public attention paid to high profile issues …More
- June 16, 2010: This Week in Washington
As summer approaches there remains much work to do in Congress during the coming "dog …More
- June 4, 2010: This Week in Washington
Since 1997, 649 textile plants and mills have closed in North Carolina and almost 1,300 …More
- May 28, 2010: This Week in Washington
American workers are the best in the world, and I am determined to do all …More
- May 21, 2010: This Week in Washington
“For without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should not forget those …More
- May 14, 2010: This Week in Washington
The American economy added 290,000 jobs in April, with U.S. manufacturing adding 44,000 during that …More
- May 7, 2010: This Week in Washington
As I have stated in this column many times before, the best hope we have …More
- April 30, 2010: This Week in Washington
“To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of …More
- April 20, 2010: This Week in Washington
Several years ago, I became so angry and sad watching my friends and neighbors lose …More
- April 14, 2010: This Week in Washington
On the back of a t-shirt I saw recently were printed the words, “Naked and …More
- April 7, 2010: This Week in Washington
While April is a beautiful time of year here at home in North Carolina, it …More
- March 31, 2010: This Week in Washington
"... Our Servicemen and women are serving throughout the world as guardians of peace--many of …More
- March 24, 2010: This Week in Washington
American workers have waited much too long for help as banks and giant corporations have …More
- March 17, 2010: This Week in Washington
In honor of all the women of the 8th Congressional district, and in celebration of …More
- March 10, 2010: This Week in Washington
We are all too familiar with the devastating effects of manufacturing job losses in our …More
- March 3, 2010: This Week in Washington
I heard a television pundit say peace was breaking out in Washington this week. I …More
- February 22, 2010: This Week in Washington
More often than not, the solution to any one challenge is dependent upon, and unavoidably …More
- February 16, 2010: This Week in Washington
Honor, duty, sacrifice and valor – these are just a few words we use to …More
- February 9, 2010: This Week in Washington
Cybersecurity. It is a word that didn’t exist just a few short years ago and …More
- February 2, 2010: This Week in Washington
While there are always going to be issues that divide our nation, the one thing …More
- January 26, 2010: This Week in Washington
We hear a lot about the people not having a role in their government. There …More
- January 19, 2010: This Week in Washington
Civilization requires civility.” It is a message that we need to hear throughout our country.In …More
- January 11, 2010: This Week in Washington
As the Congressional recess comes to an end, I head back to Washington with a …More
- January 6, 2010: This Week in Washington
One of the most common questions I am asked, by friends and new acquaintances alike, …More
- December 30, 2009: This Week in Washington
It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed since I was …More
- December 21, 2009: This Week in Washington
This week, Congress passed a bill to put Americans back to work.We all know how …More
- December 14, 2009: This Week in Washington
It isn’t always easy to see progress in Washington, but this week I think we’ve …More
- December 7, 2009: This Week in Washington
I believe the estate tax should be abolished. It is a burden for our hard-working …More
- November 30, 2009: This Week in Washington
As the holiday season gets underway, I want to take this opportunity to talk about …More
- November 23, 2009: This Week in Washington
The national debt now stands at more than $12 trillion. Our escalating national debt is …More
- November 16, 2009: This Week in Washington
Last week was a busy and important one in Washington. While health care dominated the …More
- November 9, 2009: This Week in Washington
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not …More
- November 2, 2009: This Week In Washington
It wasn’t that long ago that the construction sector was one of the fastest growing …More
- October 27, 2009: This Week in Washington
This week has been a good one for the Eighth District. We’ve seen important legislation …More
- October 19, 2009: This Week in Washington
Over the years, the business practices of the credit card industry have attracted a lot …More
- October 16, 2009: This Week in Washington
As many of you know, protecting our seniors is one of my top priorities. I …More
- October 9, 2009: This Week in Washington
I have often pondered what our forefathers would think of the advancements in technology and …More
- October 6, 2009: This Week in Washington
Every year, members of Congress have the distinct honor of nominating exceptional graduating high school …More
- September 21, 2009: This Week in Washington
There are an estimated 44 million adults in the United States providing care to adult …More
- September 14, 2009: This Week in Washington
Much has been made about our skyrocketing national debt in the past few months. I …More
- September 7, 2009: This Week in Washington
Public service is a true calling. No one knew of that calling better than former …More
- August 21, 2009: This Week in Washington
Last Monday, I had the distinct honor of showing off our area and our people …More
- August 17, 2009: This Week in Washington
This week I had the opportunity to host the Eighth Annual Defense Trade Show at …More
- August 10, 2009: This Week in Washington
The national debt has skyrocketed in the past few years, and we must do everything …More
- August 3, 2009: This Week in Washington
As the debate on health care reform continues, I want to share with you a …More
- July 27, 2009: This Week in Washington
In recent years, our national debt and federal deficit have soared to unprecedented levels. It …More
- July 20, 2009: This Week in Washington
When I asked you for the honor to serve as your Congressman, I vowed to …More
- July 13, 2009: This Week in Washington
The United States imports nearly 70 percent of our oil. Our oil consumption makes up …More
- July 6, 2009: This Week in Washington
Last week, I voted against the Cap and Trade legislation. The Cap and Trade legislation …More
- June 29, 2009: This Week in Washington
This week, I introduced a bill that would require the Secretary of Energy to establish …More
- June 22, 2009: This Week in Washington
This week has been a busy one in Washington as the House Armed Services Committee …More
- June 15, 2009: This Week in Washington
Earlier this week, I joined 185 of my Congressional colleagues in opposing H.R. 1886 which …More
- June 5, 2009: This Week in Washington
“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these …More
- June 1, 2009: This Week in Washington
Recently, I signed on to a bill that would help more folks explore the opportunity …More
- May 25, 2009: This Week In Washington
As we celebrate Memorial Day, let us all remember we set aside this special day …More
- May 11, 2009: This Week In Washington
As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, I am proud to have introduced HR 2329 …More
- May 1, 2009: This Week In Washington
This week a lot has been made about the credit card industry, and can be …More
- April 17, 2009: This Week In Wahsington - First 100 Days
It is hard for me to believe that more than 100 days have passed since …More
- April 10, 2009: This Week In Washington
This week I had the honor of visiting United States military bases in Iraq and …More
- April 3, 2009: This Week In Washington
In recent weeks, communities across our district have been hard at work assessing their needs …More
- March 20, 2009: This Week in Washington
This week was another full one in Washington. In addition to many meetings with friends …More
- March 15, 2009: Down payment on a clean future
By Rep. Larry Kissell and Leslie MorrisonThe challenge is the economy. The opportunity is clean …More
- March 13, 2009: This Week in Washington
Each week in Washington offers new opportunities and challenges. One of the highlights of the …More
- March 13, 2009: Letter Home from Washington
Congress united this week in their dedication to military families when it unanimously passed a …More
- March 8, 2009: Most played by the rules
The vast majority of Americans have played by the rules.Millions have sacrificed and saved money …More
- March 7, 2009: Letter Home from Washington
In recent past weeks there has been much discussion about bankruptcy, foreclosure, and how best …More
- March 6, 2009: This Week in Washington
Since the beginning of my time in Washington, I have looked for ways to support …More
- February 27, 2009: Letter Home from Washington
In the weeks that I have served as your representative, the most gratifying was the …More
- February 26, 2009: This Week in Washington
Recently, I voted in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in an effort …More
- February 19, 2009: This Week in Washington
During my early days as your Congressman, a lot of folks have been warning me …More
- February 18, 2009: Letter home from Washington
It has been a little over a month since I was sworn-in as a United …More
- January 2, 2009: Our View: The kindest cut
Larry Kissell promised to bring a fresh perspective to Congress.So far he has. The former …More
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