Tag: Thom Tillis

Sen. Thom Tillis: Gorsuch hearing was more ‘painful’ than cutting my hand on sheet metal this weekend

Sen. Thom Tillis: Gorsuch hearing was more ‘painful’ than cutting my hand on sheet metal this weekend

Alex Pappas · April 3, 2017 7:00 pm

The special immigrant visa program allows Afghans who supported the military there to come to America. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Bipartisan bill would bring 2,500 additional Afghan interpreters to US

Jacqueline Klimas · March 15, 2017 4:46 pm

Congress as divided on Trump's speech as it likely will be on his agenda. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump’s inaugural speech draws partisan cheers, jeers

Nicole Duran, Susan Crabtree · January 20, 2017 7:16 pm

First Lady Michelle Obama gave a shout-out Thursday to Kay Hagan, a former Democratic U.S. senator whose failed re-election bid in 2014 saw her fleeing from President Obama and his poor approval numbers. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Michelle Obama salutes ex-Dem senator who fled Obama in 2014

Becket Adams · October 27, 2016 11:40 pm

"Their solution to a failed government plan is more government plans," North Carolina Rep. Thom Tillis said. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Republicans blast Obama’s public option proposal

Paige Winfield Cunningham · October 22, 2016 10:00 am

"The Back the Blue Act sends a clear message that our criminal justice system simply will not tolerate those who viciously and deliberately target our law enforcement," John Cornyn said. (AP Photo)

Senate GOP proposes decades in jail for cop killers

Rudy Takala · July 13, 2016 4:20 pm

After stumble, Trump wins cheers from pro-life advocates

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After stumble, Trump wins cheers from pro-life advocates

Paul Bedard · May 5, 2016 12:42 pm

"Marco lived the American Dream, and he will ensure that each and every one of us can do the same," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said. (AP File Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rubio picks up tenth Senate endorsement

Kelly Cohen · February 22, 2016 3:42 pm

"The VA has conceded that it will no longer deny disability benefits to Camp Lejeune victims based on ridiculous scientific claims," Burr said. (AP Photo/Allen Breed, File)

Veterans win victory over VA in toxic water case

Sarah Bedford · December 18, 2015 5:01 am

"I don't believe we should cast all pharmaceutical companies in the same light," said Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., during a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging on generic prices. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

GOP defends industry at drug price hearing

Robert King · December 9, 2015 9:40 pm

This week, the Department of Veterans Affairs confirmed that at least 29,000 American combat veterans are being prevented from obtaining their health care benefits. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

It’s time to fix the issues plaguing the VA

Thom Tillis · December 3, 2015 5:03 am

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, accompanied by Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., are among a group of senator demanding that the Obama administration release unclassified information on all current Guantanamo detainees. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Senators: Obama left Americans ‘in the dark’ on Guantanamo

Anna Giaritelli · November 13, 2015 10:08 pm