Robin Hayes with Mike Minter and Pat McCrory, Robin's Birthday Party
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
National Pro-Life Organization Backs Hayes for Congress
For Immediate Release
August 20th, 2008
Contact: Steve Quain
704-795-2000
Concord, NC - Today the National Right to Life Political Action Committee endorsed Congressman Robin Hayes (NC-08) for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
"We commend [Congressman Robin Hayes] for his 100 percent pro-life voting record during the entire 110th Congress," said National Right to Life PAC Executive Director David O'Steen.
"We especially thank [him] for voting to deny certain federal funds to Planned Parenthood, which is the largest provider of abortion in the United States ... and voting to defend the pro-life 'Mexico City Policy,' which prevents U.S. funds from going to organizations that promote abortion in other countries."
"[Congressman Hayes] strong pro-life record has earned him the support of all voters who are concerned with the right to life and the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family."
Congressman Hayes said he is 'honored' to have the support of the pro-life organization.
"I am humbled and honored to have the support of an organization devoted to the protection of all human life, born and unborn," said Hayes. "I look forward to continuing to fight in Congress for a pro life, pro family agenda."
Hayes is running for his sixth term to represent North Carolina's eighth congressional district.
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August 20th, 2008
Contact: Steve Quain
704-795-2000
Concord, NC - Today the National Right to Life Political Action Committee endorsed Congressman Robin Hayes (NC-08) for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
"We commend [Congressman Robin Hayes] for his 100 percent pro-life voting record during the entire 110th Congress," said National Right to Life PAC Executive Director David O'Steen.
"We especially thank [him] for voting to deny certain federal funds to Planned Parenthood, which is the largest provider of abortion in the United States ... and voting to defend the pro-life 'Mexico City Policy,' which prevents U.S. funds from going to organizations that promote abortion in other countries."
"[Congressman Hayes] strong pro-life record has earned him the support of all voters who are concerned with the right to life and the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family."
Congressman Hayes said he is 'honored' to have the support of the pro-life organization.
"I am humbled and honored to have the support of an organization devoted to the protection of all human life, born and unborn," said Hayes. "I look forward to continuing to fight in Congress for a pro life, pro family agenda."
Hayes is running for his sixth term to represent North Carolina's eighth congressional district.
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1:06 PM
Monday, August 18, 2008
Military supplier's move here will bring jobs
Military supplier's move here will bring jobs
By Jason Beck
Staff Writer, News-Journal
Raeford and Hoke County
The arrival of a military tactical equipment supplier could bring more than 100 new jobs to Hoke County.
Quantico Tactical Supply announced yesterday it is moving its corporate headquarters to Raeford. In addition, the company also plans on bringing a large distribution center to the area within a year.
Currently headquartered in Northern Virginia, the company supplies the military and private citizens with tactical gear, clothing and weapons.
Company President David Hensley announced the move to Hoke County yesterday during Rep. Robin Hayes' Eighth District Defense Economic Development and Trade Show at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Hensley said he plans on making Raeford an important part of the company.
"We are moving our corporate headquarters immediately and the distribution will follow," Hensley said. "I've spent the last four or five days down here looking at locations, I haven't signed a lease yet."
Hensley said one possible location for his temporary headquarters could be the old Ford dealership on Fayetteville Road, though he's not made the official decision. "We are looking into buying that, but haven't decided that," he said. "We know our temporary headquarters is going to be in the Raeford area."
He said the distribution center would be in either Hoke or Scotland County on the US 401 or NC 211 corridor.
Though Base Re-Alignment and Closure is cited for many recent economic developments in Hoke County, Hensley said he has other reasons for moving to the area. He already does business through Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, and the naval air station at Cherry Point as well as other military bases across the country.
"North Virginia is an expensive place to do business... it's overcrowded," Hensley said. "I really came down for a couple of reasons."
"If we locate in Raeford we can draw from a good variety workforce in the surrounding areas," he said. "It just seemed natural... it's centrally located to all the military bases in the Southeast."
He also credited Congressman Hayes, who actually brought Hensley on a visit to Raeford and encouraged him to move to the 8th district.
"We promote the whole 8th district...they were looking for a lot of space," Hayes said yesterday. "We want to keep them coming."
The addition of another business means more jobs and tax base for Hoke County. Hensley said he'll need a variety of employees.
"Right off the bat we are re-locating a half dozen people down here," he said. "We are going to need buyers, customer service people, accounting people... across a wide spectrum of stuff we are going to need employees."
In the end, he expects 100-150 employees needed to run both the headquarters and the warehouse. Hensley has no desire to be an absentee business owner either. The 20-year veteran of the Marine Corps wants to move to Hoke County.
"I'm a big community person," he said. "I'm absolutely moving down. I registered my car on Friday so that makes me an official North Carolinian."
By Jason Beck
Staff Writer, News-Journal
Raeford and Hoke County
The arrival of a military tactical equipment supplier could bring more than 100 new jobs to Hoke County.
Quantico Tactical Supply announced yesterday it is moving its corporate headquarters to Raeford. In addition, the company also plans on bringing a large distribution center to the area within a year.
Currently headquartered in Northern Virginia, the company supplies the military and private citizens with tactical gear, clothing and weapons.
Company President David Hensley announced the move to Hoke County yesterday during Rep. Robin Hayes' Eighth District Defense Economic Development and Trade Show at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Hensley said he plans on making Raeford an important part of the company.
"We are moving our corporate headquarters immediately and the distribution will follow," Hensley said. "I've spent the last four or five days down here looking at locations, I haven't signed a lease yet."
Hensley said one possible location for his temporary headquarters could be the old Ford dealership on Fayetteville Road, though he's not made the official decision. "We are looking into buying that, but haven't decided that," he said. "We know our temporary headquarters is going to be in the Raeford area."
He said the distribution center would be in either Hoke or Scotland County on the US 401 or NC 211 corridor.
Though Base Re-Alignment and Closure is cited for many recent economic developments in Hoke County, Hensley said he has other reasons for moving to the area. He already does business through Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, and the naval air station at Cherry Point as well as other military bases across the country.
"North Virginia is an expensive place to do business... it's overcrowded," Hensley said. "I really came down for a couple of reasons."
"If we locate in Raeford we can draw from a good variety workforce in the surrounding areas," he said. "It just seemed natural... it's centrally located to all the military bases in the Southeast."
He also credited Congressman Hayes, who actually brought Hensley on a visit to Raeford and encouraged him to move to the 8th district.
"We promote the whole 8th district...they were looking for a lot of space," Hayes said yesterday. "We want to keep them coming."
The addition of another business means more jobs and tax base for Hoke County. Hensley said he'll need a variety of employees.
"Right off the bat we are re-locating a half dozen people down here," he said. "We are going to need buyers, customer service people, accounting people... across a wide spectrum of stuff we are going to need employees."
In the end, he expects 100-150 employees needed to run both the headquarters and the warehouse. Hensley has no desire to be an absentee business owner either. The 20-year veteran of the Marine Corps wants to move to Hoke County.
"I'm a big community person," he said. "I'm absolutely moving down. I registered my car on Friday so that makes me an official North Carolinian."
Labels: 2008, August 13th
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Hayes: US House approves $233 million for Bragg
Hayes: US House approves $233 million for Bragg
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - A North Carolina congressman said military construction worth more than $233 million has been approved for Fort Bragg by the U.S. House.
Republican Rep. Robin Hayes said Friday the House approved the funding for construction at the post in the 2009 fiscal year. Hayes district includes Fort Bragg.
The funding bill still has to be approved by the Senate and signed by the President.
Hayes said the bill includes $150 million for a new Army Force Command headquarters to house a special operations command that is moving to Fort Bragg by 2011. The funding also will help expand special operations facilities.
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - A North Carolina congressman said military construction worth more than $233 million has been approved for Fort Bragg by the U.S. House.
Republican Rep. Robin Hayes said Friday the House approved the funding for construction at the post in the 2009 fiscal year. Hayes district includes Fort Bragg.
The funding bill still has to be approved by the Senate and signed by the President.
Hayes said the bill includes $150 million for a new Army Force Command headquarters to house a special operations command that is moving to Fort Bragg by 2011. The funding also will help expand special operations facilities.
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