Bill Aimed at Attracting Federal Travel Oct 31, 2009
Congressman Howard Coble introduced legislation Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at correcting this disparity. His bill would make Moore County and other counties in the area eligible for higher federal per diem reimbursement rates. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Local Democrats Honor Capel, Gilmore at Event Oct 29, 2009
"It won't make a bit of difference to Howard Coble, but call him anyway," she said. "It won't make any difference to Richard Burr, but call him anyway.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
ANTI-SMOKING: Bill aims at stopping teens Aug 11, 2009
North Carolina Republican Howard Coble said the bill is unpopular in his state, with its 12,000 tobacco farmers. "Their fear is tobacco today, the family farm tomorrow.". (USA Today -- News)
Coble: 'No' on Health Reform Aug 9, 2009
Congressman Howard Coble opposes the proposed health-care legislation to be considered when Congress reconvenes in September. Coble said Friday that he favors fiscally responsible health-care reform but cannot support the bill awaiting action by the U.S. House of Representatives. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Adoptions, Copyrights His Focus: Coble: Russia Trip Enlightening Jul 10, 2009
Congressman Howard Coble found a strikingly Westernized Russia on his official visit to the nation's former adversary. Coble, a Greensboro Republican who represents Moore County, was the only member of the delegation not on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Congressman Howard Berman, a California Democrat. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Real Estate Market Seeing Signs of Comeback Jun 16, 2009
" Her husband just finished graduate school and is teaching math at Sandhills Community College. She works as a case manager for Cardinal Clinic in Southern Pines and is finishing graduate school. They are both from Moore County. "We wanted to buy a home and settle in the area where we grew up," Jakia said. She said they hope to take advantage of the first-time home buyer credit and were looking into how they could use it. Coble Pushes Credit Bill Meanwhile, on Thursday, Congressman Howard... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Boehner Speaks at GOP Gala Apr 30, 2009
He was introduced by 6th District Congressman Howard Coble, who called him "old Buckeye himself of the House.". The Ohio congressman spent almost as much time praising Coble for his work in the House as he did in his address, which was delivered prior to the serving of dinner because of scheduling conflicts. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Council Urged to Join Fight Apr 17, 2009
" Council members declined to comment on the matter during the hearing, except for Jeff Dawson, who reminded Shearer that the council does not have a position on the lack of home mail delivery in the village core when he questioned the council about it. "The village has no position one way or the other on delivery downtown," Dawson said. The operational hours and service level at the downtown post office have been a hot topic around the village in recent weeks. In February, Postmaster Denise... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Council Holds Public Hearing on Post Office Apr 16, 2009
Howard Coble to contact the Postal Service. The Postal Service eventually relented, and recently announced the hours would be returned back to 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Despite the changes, some are advocating further extension of the hours to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and additional staff to mitigate the long lines that are common during peak hours. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Post Office Hours Extended Apr 3, 2009
After lobbying by Congressman Howard Coble, the U.S. Postal Service has decided to extend, rather than cut, the hours at the downtown Pinehurst post office. Coble said in a news release that the U.S. Postal Service had informed him that beginning Monday, April 13, the village post office's window will be open for business Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Group Fights Cut in Post Office Hours Mar 21, 2009
The leaders have enlisted the help of the Pinehurst Business Guild and Congressman Howard Coble. Business Guild President Patrick Barry said his organization voted at its last board meeting to take a stand to keep the post office open for longer hours. (The Pilot Newspaper)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
Howard Coble (N.C.), Jeff Flake (Ariz. Rodney Frelinghuysen (N.J.), Brett Guthrie (Ky. (Roll Call)
Spending bill includes Triad earmarks Mar 12, 2009
Howard Coble, a Republican who represents the state s Sixth District. The earmarks were part of the $410 billion omnibus spending bill President Obama signed Wednesday. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
State's beaver earmark is fodder for McCain Mar 7, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer)
major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
A call for Hagan's vote Feb 18, 2009
Howard Coble of Greensboro, who is Hagan's congressman. Both are Republicans. (News & Observer)
Civil Rights Leaders, NAACP, Unions, Clergy Award Sen. Burr, Rep. Coble 'Hypocrisy Award' Feb 17, 2009
Howard Coble may talk a good game about being on the side of workers, but his record tells a very different story. Coble's legacy is one of opposing good policies that help working families make ends meet by voting against minimum wage increases, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and even voting against the Foreclosure Prevention Act to save thousands of American families from losing their homes. (PR Newswire)
Stimulus Is 'Bloated,' Coble Says Feb 15, 2009
Congressman Howard Coble did not find the pared-down stimulus bill all that stimulating Friday. He voted against the $787 billion economic stimulus package. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Options Sought on Closings Feb 13, 2009
Moore County is taking its railroad crossing dilemma to Congressman Howard Coble. Nick Picerno, chairman of the Moore County Board of Commissioners, has signed a letter asking Coble for "assistance in finding alternatives to closing the two railroad crossings.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
