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  • COBLE MAIL SYSTEM GOING GREEN AND PAPERLESS (MOSTLY)
    Dec 30, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----With the start of the new year, the mail system operated by U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) will become greener and more electronic. Congressman Coble said the new system will allow his office to respond to 6th District constituents more quickly and save taxpayers’ money on paper... More
  • NEW COBLE STATEMENT ON NYC TRIAL FOR GITMO DETAINEES
    Dec 15, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----On the same day that the Obama Administration announced that it will move some terrorism suspects from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to a prison in a remote Illinois farming town, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) was on the House floor denouncing –for the second time – the decision to tr... More
  • REP. COBLE SPEAKS ON THE DECISION TO PROSECUTE GUANTANAMO BAY TERRORISTS IN NEW YORK CITY
    Dec 15, 2009  - Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I previously came to the well of the House to voice my disappointment in the then recently announced decision to prosecute certain Gitmo detainees, Gitmo terrorists, in New York City. I return today, Mr. Speaker, to reiterate my concern and disappointment about this ill-advis... More
  • COBLE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST NYC TRIAL FOR GITMO DETAINEES
    Dec 14, 2009  - (GREENSBORO, N.C.)----For the second time in the last few weeks, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) will take to the House floor on Tuesday to denounce the Obama Administration’s decision to try the Guantanamo detainees in civilian court in New York rather than by a military tribunal. Congressman Coble ... More
  • COBLE STATEMENT ON OBAMA AFGHAN SPEECH
    Dec 1, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----Prior to President Barack Obama’s speech to the nation tonight concerning the war in Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) issued the following statement: “While everyone now knows that President Obama will call for additional troops to supplement our efforts in Afghanist... More
  • COBLE CRITICIZES OBAMA FOR CONDUCTING TRIAL OF 9/11 TERRORISTS IN NEW YORK
    Nov 19, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----A senior member of the House Judiciary committee today blasted President Obama and his administration for deciding to conduct the trial of the suspected 9/11 terrorists just blocks from the World Trade Center in New York. U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), speaking on the House fl... More
  • REP. COBLE HONORS 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEARCH
    Nov 17, 2009  - Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, in a post-9/11 world, we understand the importance of technology- and information-sharing between law enforcement agencies in keeping this country safe. That is why I support H. Res. 851, which recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of SEARCH, the National Consortium for ... More
  • REP. COBLE HONORS COAST GUARD AND MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT PILOTS LOST IN CALIFORNIA
    Nov 17, 2009  - Mr. COBLE. I thank my friend from New Jersey for yielding, and I commend the gentle ady from California for having introduced this very significant resolution. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment or two to express our condolences to the families, friends and members of our Armed Forces associ... More
  • COBLE STATEMENT ON NEW JOBLESS NUMBERS
    Nov 6, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----Today’s new unemployment numbers prove that the federal stimulus program is not working, according to U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC). Congressman Coble said that Congress should be working on creating new jobs instead of drastic health care reform. “On the eve of a House vote c... More
  • COBLE PRAISES EXTENSION OF HOMEBUYERS TAX CREDIT
    Nov 5, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)----As the author of one of the first bills to extend the tax credit for home buyers, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) today praised passage of a bill that will extend the credit through next April and will make additional home buyers eligible for the tax credit. The House today pass... More