UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN MIKE McINTYRE

Latest News from Congressman McIntyre

• TOP STORY

  12/16/2008 McIntyre Announces $200,000 in Funding for Carolina Beach Inlet: Funds will be used for maintenance dredging activities

  U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that Carolina Beach Inlet has received $200,000 for operation and maintenance dredging of the inlet.  The dredging activities will help keep this vital navigation channel open and safe for both recreational and commercial users.     Full Story

• DISTRICT ALERTS

  Presidential Inauguration
  Due to the heavy demand of requests and limited number of tickets available, we are no longer able to accept ticket requests. The general public is invited to view Inaugural weekend activities from various public viewing spots in the Nation's Capital and we encourage you to visit: http://inaugural.senate.gov/index.cfm
  

  McIntyre honored for his support of veterans- "The Sampson Independent" 11/28/08
  It was a day that wasn’t about elections, it wasn’t about media, it was about doing what is right for veterans – not only from Sampson Country, but for vets across the United States. Full Story

• WORD ON WASHINGTON

  12/1/2008 A Capitol Visitor Center for the Citizens!

  As a symbol of the American people and their government, the U.S. Capitol is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.  Each year, millions of visitors come to see this architectural achievement, the important collection of American art that it houses, and to observe American democracy in action.  On December 2, the newest addition to this historic building, the Capitol Visitor Center, was dedicated.  The Capitol Visitor Center was designed to make the Capitol a more welcoming, secure, and informative place for visitors.  To commemorate the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center, I want to share a brief history of the evolution of the Capitol building and the new amenities offered by the Capitol Visitor Center. Full Story