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- September 22, 2010: Kissell Calls on House Leadership to Cut Congressional Pay
CONCORD, NC - Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) has called on the leadership of the U.S. House …More
- September 17, 2010: Kissell Announces Retroactive Pay Deadline for Soldiers Affected by Stop Loss
CONCORD, NC – In response to reports of unclaimed benefits, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) today reminded …More
- September 15, 2010: Kissell’s “Buy American” Bill Passes House
CONCORD, NC – Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced that H.R. 3116, the Berry Amendment Extension …More
- September 13, 2010: Kissell Returns from U.S.-Mexico Border and Reaffirms his Commitment to Better Border Security
EL PASO, TX - Saturday, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) accompanied agents on patrol of the border between the …More
- September 8, 2010: Kissell and Etheridge Emphasize Regional Preparedness for Fort Bragg Families and BRAC Region at Presidential Economic Adjustment Committee Meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and Bob Etheridge (NC-02) convened a meeting of …More
- September 7, 2010: Kissell Announces Release of $200,000 for Charlotte Youth Crime Prevention
Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced the release of $200,000 in funding for the Charlotte's Gang …More
- August 31, 2010: Congressman Kissell Stands with Hunters and Sportsmen
CONCORD, NC - Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) was relieved the Environmental Protection Agency for denying …More
- August 26, 2010: Kissell Helps Open New Development in Locust
CONCORD, NC -Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) joined residents of The Village apartment homes in Locust …More
- August 18, 2010: Kissell Announces Grant for Cabarrus County
CONCORD, NC - Thursday, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced that Cabarrus County will receive $51,793 through …More
- August 16, 2010: Kissell Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Social Security
MONROE, NC - Marking the 75th Anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's signing of the Social …More
- August 12, 2010: Kissell Welcomes Zambian Ambassador to Cabarrus County
CONCORD, NC - Tuesday, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) welcomed Ambassador Sheila Siwela, the Republic of Zambia Ambassador …More
- August 11, 2010: Kissell Announces $1.4M for I-85 Project
CONCORD, NC – Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced a Department of Transportation grant for a key project …More
- July 30, 2010: 9th Annual Defense and Economic Development Trade Show
Hosted by Senator Richard Burr, Senator Kay Hagan, and Congressman Larry Kissell The North Carolina …More
- July 28, 2010: Kissell's Lymphedema Bill gains support
CONCORD – The Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Saving Act of 2010, legislation introduced by …More
- July 23, 2010: Congressman Kissell Again Votes to Extend Relief to Unemployed
Congressman Kissell Again Votes to Extend Relief to Unemployed CONCORD, NC - Today, Congressman Larry …More
- July 16, 2010: Congressman Kissell, U.S. Trade Representative Kirk host trade roundtable
CHARLOTTE – On Friday, July 16, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador …More
- July 13, 2010: Kissell sets up Army Surgeon General’s staff visit to Research Campus
Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) organized a meeting between representatives from the U.S. Army Surgeon General’s …More
- July 12, 2010: Congressman Kissell Supports National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
CONCORD – Tuesday, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) showed his continued support for cybersecurity by voting …More
- July 7, 2010: Congressman Kissell & Colleagues Convene Farm Bill Field Hearing
FAYETTEVILLE – As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) heard …More
- July 6, 2010: Kissell Announces On-the-Job Training Funds for North Carolina
(Stanly News & Press)CONCORD — Congress-man Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced North Carolina will receive $3,142,366 …More
- June 7, 2010: Kissell hosts Israeli delegation, showcases NC businesses
(Stanly News & Press)KANNAPOLIS – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) hosted a delegation from the Israeli …More
- June 1, 2010: Congressman Kissell introduces Textile Enforcement and Security Act
(Anson Record)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) introduced the first-ever textile-specific custom enforcement legislation Tuesday afternoon, May …More
- May 31, 2010: Congressman Kissell Announces Congressional Youth Council
Congressman Kissell Announces Congressional Youth CouncilApplication Deadline is July 10CONCORD –In an effort to get …More
- May 28, 2010: Congressman Kissell, West Point Cadets volunteer for USO
(Anson Record)Wednesday afternoon, May 26, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and a group of West Point …More
- May 17, 2010: Congressman Kissell Honors High School Artists
(Independent Tribune)CONCORD – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) honored high school artists Monday evening by hosting …More
- May 14, 2010: Kissell votes for Home Star Energy Retrofit Act
(Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) continued his support of homeowners, American manufacturing and …More
- May 7, 2010: BRAC Summit Held
(Laurinburg Exchange)Congressman Larry Kissell hosted the 8th District BRAC Summit at Fayetteville Technical Community College …More
- May 3, 2010: Kissell rejects pay raise
(Stanly News & Press)CONCORD — On Tuesday, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) again re-jected a Congressional …More
- April 20, 2010: Deadline is May 3 for art contest
(Richmond Daily Journal)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) has announced the deadline for art submission for the …More
- April 15, 2010: Congressman Kissell and Governor Perdue Announce More than 300 New Jobs for the Eighth District
ROCKINGHAM – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue joined forces today …More
- April 11, 2010: Fort Bragg earns excellence award
(Salisbury Post)FAYETTEVILLE – Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced that Fort Bragg has earned 2010 …More
- March 26, 2010: Kissell announces $383 million in recovery funds for education
(Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC08) and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced …More
- March 23, 2010: Kissell backs jobs bill that gives tax break for hiring
(Salisbury Post) Continuing his fight to bring jobs to the Eighth District, N.C. Rep. Larry …More
- March 19, 2010: North Carolina to receive school construction funds
(Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and the United States Departments of Treasury and …More
- March 15, 2010: Congressman Kissell Calls for Repeal of NAFTA
Enquirer Journal WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) is calling for the repeal of North American …More
- March 15, 2010: Congressman Kissell Ranked One of Most Moderate Members of Congress
Anson Record WASHINGTON – According to a report released today by the National Journal Magazine, one …More
- March 15, 2010: Kissell begins process that could require new coverage for individuals with lymphedema
Stanly News & Press WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) has introduced legislation which would require …More
- March 1, 2010: Congressman Kissell pays tribute to African-American Veterans
(Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) paid tribute to the sacrifices of African-American veterans …More
- February 18, 2010: Local Leaders Attend Regional Economic Summit Hosted by Congressman Kissell
HAMLET – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) hosted a regional economic summit for Anson, Montgomery, Richmond …More
- February 8, 2010: Kissell joins civil rights tribute
(Laurinburg Exchange)Congressman Larry Kissell paid tribute to the 50th anniversary of the historic Civil Rights …More
- February 6, 2010: Congressman Kissell Rejects Plans for Privatizing Social Security and Dismantling Medicare
(Stanly News & Press)WASHINGTON - Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) adamantly rejected today any plans that …More
- February 4, 2010: Kissell seeks to help protect veterans' pensions
(Salisbury Post)Rep. Larry Kissell (N.C.-08) is co-sponsoring the Veterans Pensions Protection Act. This legislation is …More
- January 22, 2010: Kissell announces business expansion
(Stanly News & Press)CONCORD — Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced Wednesday both a green business …More
- December 21, 2009: Congressmen Kissell, McIntyre host economic summit
(Anson Record)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and Congressman Mike McIntyre (NC-07) welcomed leaders from seven North …More
- November 30, 2009: Kissell votes for a permanent reform to how Medicare pays physicians
(Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) voted to approve a permanent reform of the …More
- November 22, 2009: Kissell helps with USO packages
(RIchmond Daily Journal)WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) took time out of his Congressional schedule …More
- November 19, 2009: Congressman hosts contracting event
(From Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell hosted a Federal Contracting Symposium at the Stanly …More
- November 16, 2009: Kissell Meets With District Veterans
(From Laurinburg Exchange)US Rep. Larry Kissell hosted a veterans’ meeting recently at Richmond Community College …More
- November 12, 2009: Kissell addresses CVS Caremark investigation
(From Stanly News & Press)On Friday, Congressman Larry Kissell was applauding the Federal Trade Commission’s …More
- November 4, 2009: Congressman Kissell visits Afghanistan, meets with troops
(From Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) traveled to Afghan-istan over the weekend as …More
- November 4, 2009: Kissell to Host Veterans Meeting at RCC
Congressman Larry Kissell will host a Veterans meeting at Richmond Community College’s Cole Auditorium and …More
- November 4, 2009: Congressman Kissell to Host Federal Contracting Symposium
Congressman Kissell to Host Federal Contracting SymposiumCONCORD – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) will host a …More
- November 3, 2009: Congressman to Vote No on House Health Care Bill
Congressman to Vote No on House Health Care BillWASHINGTON - Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced …More
- October 27, 2009: Kissell honors the Laurinburg Institute
(From the Laurinburg Exchange)U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell honored the history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial …More
- October 23, 2009: Kannapolis gets Southeast's first USDA Human Nutrition Center
(From the Salisbury Post) KANNAPOLIS — The N.C. Research Campus has landed a USDA Human …More
- September 28, 2009: House agrees to extend benefits to jobless
(From the Laurinburg Exchange)With the Scotland's long-standing distinction of holding the state's highest jobless rate, …More
- September 18, 2009: Funding set to improve Uwharries
(From the Stanly News & Press)Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) and Agriculture Secreary Tom Vilsack announced …More
- September 9, 2009: Congressman Kissell Supports BRAC Regional Task Force Grant
(From the Laurinburg Exchange)Rep. Larry Kissell says he supports the announcement that the BRAC Regional …More
- September 2, 2009: Congressman Kissell Calls for FTC Investigation into CVS/Caremark Merger
(From the Laurinburg Exchange)U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell has sent a letter to the Federal Trade …More
- August 27, 2009: 30th Infantry Division to be honored
(From the Stanly News & Press)North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08), and …More
- August 21, 2009: Congressman Kissell to Host Town Hall in Wadesboro
CONCORD - Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) has added another town hall to his August Recess …More
- August 7, 2009: Health Care Reform
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- July 24, 2009: Congressman Kissell's Letter to Speaker Pelosi on the health care reform plan
Click below to read Congressman Kissell's letter to Speaker Pelosi regarding the health care reform …More
- July 3, 2009: Kissell introduces bill to amend Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
(From Stanly News & Press) Congressman Larry Kissell introduced a bill Wednesday to amend the Emergency …More
- June 30, 2009: Kissell, House vote to increase veterans' services
(From Stanly News & Press) Congressman Larry Kissell and the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday …More
- June 26, 2009: Justice bill expected to help Scotland County
(From Laurinburg Exchange) U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell says the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill being considered by Congress …More
- June 24, 2009: Kissell votes to pass war funding bill
(From Stanly News & Press) Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) voted to pass the 2009 War Supplemental …More
- May 29, 2009: Kissell sponsors small business bill
(From Stanly News & Press) Congressman Larry Kissell has signed on to sponsor a bill that …More
- May 13, 2009: Congressman Kissell's Letter to Secretary Geithner regarding the credit crisis
Click below to read Congressman Kissell's letter to Secretary Geithner regarding the credit crisis. Geithner …More
- May 12, 2009: Congressman Kissell's letter to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense
Congressman Kissell’s Letter to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense requesting funding for Fort Bragg.Fort Bragg …More
- May 11, 2009: Congressman Kissell Encourages Unity on National Day of Prayer
From Stanly News & PressThursday, May 7, 2009 — Congressman Larry Kissell observed the National …More
- May 11, 2009: Congressman Kissell Introduces Bill to Extend Teacher Tax Credit
WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) has introduced a bill designed to extend, for an …More
- May 4, 2009: Kissell Amends Credit Card Bill to Help Military and Veteran
WASHINGTON – Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) joined 252 Democrats and 107 Republicans in passing the …More
- March 10, 2009: Kissell opposes House resolution
Congressman Larry Kissell joined 23 other Democrats and 167 Republicans in opposing HR 1106 Thursday …More
- March 8, 2009: Kissell opposes housing bill
U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell joined 23 other Democrats and 167 Republicans this week in opposing …More
- February 27, 2009: U.S. Chamber Applauds Congressman Kissell for supporting of stimulus package
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell for backing the recently-passed economic …More
- February 26, 2009: Kissell votes against representative pay increase
Congressman Larry Kissell voted to reject the cost-of-living pay raise for U.S. Representatives Wednesday. The …More
- February 18, 2009: Hitting the ground running
Freshman congressman Larry Kissell scores big victory in recovery packageCONCORD — Larry Kissell walked into …More
- February 18, 2009: City asks Kissell for stimulus money
MONROE - Monroe City Council members have made an appeal for stimulus money.Rep. Larry Kissell, …More
- February 17, 2009: Kissell hosts open house at new Concord office
CONCORD - After moving into his new digs on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell …More
- February 17, 2009: Textile industry applauds "buy American" law
sponsored by freshman Rep. Larry Kissell, though it remains unclear how many jobs will be …More
- February 17, 2009: Richmond County welcomes new congressman
County and municipal officials lined up along side well-wishers and citizens of Richmond County for …More
- January 29, 2009: Recovery package to help 8th District schools
Congressman Larry Kissell announced Tuesday that nearly a quarter of a billion dollars of the …More
- January 23, 2009: Kissell votes against releasing TARP funds
U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell (D-N.C.) has voted against releasing the second half of the funds …More
- January 15, 2009: SCHIP bill approved by House, off to Senate
U.S. Representative Larry Kissell on Wednesday took a major step in his fight to see …More
- January 6, 2009: 111th Congress Convenes
Washington, D.C. - The Members-elect of the 111th Congress met in their Hall, and at …More
- January 6, 2009: A New Virtual Office
The office launches a new website for district residents. It is aimed to allow site …More
