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Apr 9, 2013
On Saturday, August 17, 2013, Congressman Jones traveled to Plymouth, North Carolina, to meet with the residents of Washington County.
On Friday, August 23, 2013, Congressman Jones attended the Third District GOP Lunch.
On Thursday, August 22, 2013, Congressman Jones visited the Swansboro Rotary Club.
On Saturday, August 24, 2013, Congressman Jones attended the Winterville Watermelon Festival Parade.
Congressman Jones was a guest on Mike Huckabee's national radio show on April 5, 2013. The show was done live from the New Bern Convention Center. During the interview, Gov. Huckabee expressed his support for Congressman Jones' bill to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain’s own conscience.
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Congressman Jones met with the Jones-Onslow EMC.
On April 24, 2013, Congressman Jones met with Simon Hooke and Terry Rambler of the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
During his August 27th visit to Onslow County, Congressman Jones visited Gulfstream Steel and Supply and met with various local companies. Hearing from these individuals is an important part of his work to create policy that allows the economy to grow.
On April 29th, Congressman Jones spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Wilmington VA Clinic. Jones is thrilled that the new facility will bring much-needed healthcare to our area veterans.
A highlight of Congressman Jones' August 27th trip to Jacksonville was participating in an event in support of the Reach Out and Read organization, which encourages families to read together to prepare young children for school.
On May 8, 2013, Congressman Jones spoke at a bipartisan press conference highlighting the need for improved services to be offered to America's veterans.
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, Congressman Jones attended a meet and greet with Perquimans County Republicans.
On May 15, 2013, Congressman Jones and his House Depot Caucus co-chair, Congressman David Loebsack, hosted a briefing on the issues facing Marine Corps depots and the Department of the Navy’s aviation fleet readiness centers and shipyards. Commanding General of the Marine Corps Logistics Command, Major General Charles Hudson, and Director of the Fleet Readiness Division, Rear Admiral Timothy Matthews, gave a report on the status of those facilities.
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, Congressman Jones visited the well-known boat-building company Regulator Marine in Edenton. While there, he discussed the problems that Eastern North Carolina businesses are facing with overreaching federal regulations and the harmful effects of Obamacare.
On May 28, 2013, Congressman Jones visited NCPacks4Patriots, an organization that provides care packages for members of the armed forces.
On September 17, 2013, Congressman Jones introduced former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker at the Comeback America Initiative's Consitution Day Truth and Transformation Event. Congressman Jones spoke favorably of Mr. Walker's honesty, integrity, and advocacy for responsible fiscal choices at a time that America is deep in debt.
On May 29, 2013, Congressman Walter B. Jones visited the talented students of Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Congressman Jones was impressed with the group's thoughtful questions and eagerness to learn.
On October 29, 2013, Congressman Jones attended a press conference in support of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, legislation he is cosponsoring to delay implementation of large flood insurance rate increases in Eastern North Carolina. The bipartisan bill would prevent enactment of certain parts of last year’s Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act, which altered the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completes a previously mandated study on the affordability of the new rates and proposes solutions to the severe increases. The delay in implementation would allow time for adjustments to be made to ensure that the NFIP remains financially sustainable and that flood insurance rates remain affordable.
On Tuesday, June 18, Congressman Jones received the Patriot Pride award from the American Logistics Association for his "steadfast support of the Exchange mission and commitment to the men and women it serves."
On February 25, 2014, Congressman Jones had the privilege of meeting with San Diego Chargers cornerback and Third District native Derek Cox.
Congressman Walter B. Jones was presented the Benjamin Franklin Award by the 60 Plus Association in honor of his efforts to repeal the death tax. Because it is imposed on assets transferred from a deceased individual to beneficiaries, the tax is particularly harmful to family businesses, which oftentimes are forced to cut employees, take out loans, or sell their property.
On February 25, 2014, Congressman Jones met with Priscilla Presley to discuss his efforts to protect Eastern North Carolina's wild horses.
On Thursday, August 1, Congressman Walter Jones spoke at the fifth annual Young Americans for Liberty National Convention. "It is encouraging to see so many young people involved in important policy discussions," said Jones.
On April 21, 2014, Congressman Jones visited Home Town Pharmacy in Greenville, NC.
On Monday, August 5, 2013, Congressman Jones attended and spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Camden County Public Library.
On April 21, 2014, Congressman Jones met with Mr. Bill Jackson at Home Town Pharmacy in Greenville.
On August 16, 2013, Congressman Jones visited the Coastal Beverage Company's warehouse in Farmville, North Carolina.
On May 8, 2014, Congressman Jones met with representatives from the Southern Crop Production Association.
