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FOIA Request Sent to Richmond County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Richmond County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

By Union News | Oct 30, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Union County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Union County Election Department in North Carolina on October 30, 2024.

By Union News | Oct 30, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Anson County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Union News | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Anson County Election Department in North Carolina on October 30, 2024.

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Bishop, Tuberville Introduce Resolution to Establish Fallen Heroes Memorial Month

By Union News | May 1, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced a resolution declaring the month of May as “Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.”In a joint effort, the two lawmakers aim to honor the servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country by dedicating an entire month to their memory. The resolution, cosponsored by Representatives Anna Paulina Luna, Andy Ogles, and Kelly Armstong, has garnered support from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.Congressman Dan Bishop emphasized the importance of honoring fallen heroes beyond just one...

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Bishop Denounces Passage of America Last Legislation

By Union News | Apr 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan Bishop expressed his strong opposition to the passage of the America Last bills in the House of Representatives. Bishop criticized the merging of separate bills through procedural maneuvers and highlighted his concerns about the implications of the legislation.In his statement, Bishop condemned the actions of the House Republican leadership, referring to them as "Swamp creatures" for their role in pushing forward the bills. He accused them of betraying the American people by facilitating the allocation of funds for Ukraine while supporting the...

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Bishop Stands Against Expansion of Warrantless Surveillance

By Union News | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) took a stand against the re-authorization of an expanded Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) after a crucial amendment failed in an unprecedented vote. The Biggs-Jayapal amendment, which aimed to require a warrant for queries of US persons, was not passed in a tight 212-212 vote.In response to the outcome, Congressman Dan Bishop released a statement emphasizing the importance of protecting Americans' privacy rights. He stated, “Americans have a fundamental right to be free from being spied upon by...

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Congressman Bishop Votes NO on Latest Swamp Spending Abomination

By Union News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) firmly opposed the House's recent approval of a significant spending bill, denouncing it as "Washington’s latest omnibus spending abomination." In a statement, Bishop criticized the bipartisan support for the bill, stating, "Today, 286 Members stood shoulder to shoulder to perpetuate the bipartisan sell-out of our nation’s future by passing yet another $1+ trillion spending bill."Bishop expressed grave concerns about the implications of the bill, particularly its impact on immigration policies, saying, "This bill affirms and...

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Rep. Bishop Applauds Passage of Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act, Urges Further Action to Combat Shady Data Brokers

By Union News | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON - Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) has expressed his satisfaction regarding the passage of the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. Speaking on the matter, Bishop highlighted the significant concerns surrounding data protection and the role of data brokers in compromising individuals' privacy and security."Data brokers work in the shadows, collecting shockingly personal and sensitive information from Americans from every website and app they visit. They sell this information to our enemies abroad who use it for surveillance, blackmail,...

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies skyrocket in cities associated with Anson County in 2021

By Union News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Anson County received $580,031 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Richmond County in 2021

By Union News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Richmond County received $974,480 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Union County rise or fall in 2021?

By Union News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Union County received $7.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1,632 Union County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Union News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Union County received $7,449,326 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Richmond County receive in 2021?

By Union News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Richmond County received $1,773,671 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Mecklenburg County farmers in 2021 reached $1,546,169

By Union News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Mecklenburg County received $1,546,169 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Anson County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Union News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Anson County received $2,323,198 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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More than 830 acres of farmland in Anson, Richmond, Union counties owned by Chinese interests, USDA data shows

By Union News | Feb 20, 2024

833 acres of Anson County, Richmond County, and Union County farmland is owned by Chinese interests.

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Rep. Dan Bishop Joins Bicameral Amicus Brief In Support of Former President Trump's Appeal of Colorado Ballot Decision

By Union News | Jan 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Dan Bishop, along with numerous Republican lawmakers, has joined an amicus brief in support of former President Donald Trump's appeal of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove him from the state's presidential ballot. The amicus brief argues that the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling undermines the prerogatives of Congress and sets a dangerous precedent for future elections.In the case of Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether Trump should remain on the ballot in Colorado, where he is the current frontrunner for the...

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Rep. Dan Bishop Votes to Launch Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden

By Union News | Dec 13, 2023

WASHINGTON - Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) has voted in favor of opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This decision comes as a result of ongoing investigations into potential corruption within the Biden family.Congressman Bishop has expressed his support for the investigative actions taken thus far and is eager to collaborate with his colleagues on the Judiciary Committee to further explore any possible wrongdoing. He emphasizes the need to thoroughly examine all evidence related to allegations of corruption involving President Biden and his son,...

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House of Representatives decide to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib

By Union News | Nov 12, 2023

The House, in an unprecedented move, voted 234-188 to censure Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib from Michigan, the sole Palestinian American in Congress. This significant rebuke stems from her rhetoric concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict. The bipartisan support for censure, with Democrats and Republicans uniting, underscores the gravity of the decision, marking it as a punitive measure just one step shy of expulsion. Tlaib, serving her third term, has faced consistent criticism for her perspectives on the enduring Middle East conflict.

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Rep. Bishop Votes Against De Facto Declaration of War on Iran

By Union News | Nov 1, 2023

WASHINGTON - Congressman Dan Bishop (NC-08) made a strong statement against H.Res. 559, voting against what he deemed a de facto declaration of war on Iran. In his statement, Rep Bishop expressed his concerns about the resolution and the potential consequences it may have on the United States."I’m not voting to declare war on Iran via the suspension calendar. A nuclear Iran is unacceptable (though Obama and Biden have both nurtured it), but it is absurd and dangerous to commit the United States to use ‘all means necessary’ via a slapdash resolution," said Rep Bishop.Rep...