PRICE, CASTLE TO INTRODUCE 'STAND BY EVERY AD' ACT IN RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT DECISION
February 4, 2010
On Thursday, Reps. David Price (D-NC) and Mike Castle (R-DE) announced their plans to introduce the Stand By Every Ad Act, a bipartisan bill to hold corporations, unions and associations accountable for their political advertisements. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned significant portions of federal campaign finance law, these entities are now empowered to spend unlimited funds to directly influence the outcome of an election by advocating for or against a candidate.
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PRICE, LEAHY INTRODUCE BILL TO HOLD AMERICAN CONTRACTORS OVERSEAS ACCOUNTABLE UNDER U.S. LAW
February 2, 2010
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Congressman David Price (D-N.C.) Tuesday introduced companion bills in the House and Senate to ensure accountability under U.S. law for American contractors and employees working abroad. The Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA) will close a gap in current law to make certain that American government employees and contractors are not immune from prosecution for crimes committed overseas.
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PRICE STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT'S FY11 BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR HOMELAND SECURITY
February 1, 2010
Rep. David Price, the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today released the following statement on President Obama’s FY11 Budget Proposal for Homeland Security.
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REP. PRICE RECEIVES CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CHAMBER'S CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD
January 28, 2010
Today, Rep. David Price received the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce’s Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award. The award is presented annually to an individual or groups that help foster a culture of citizenship and service to positively impact the lives of others.
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NC, VA REPS. TEAM TO INTRODUCE BILL PROTECTING BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
January 26, 2010
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, U.S. Representatives Heath Shuler (D-N.C.), David Price (D-N.C.), Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Tom Perriello (D-VA) introduced a bill today that authorizes the National Park Service to acquire up to 50,000 acres of land bordering the scenic roadway. The Blue Ridge Parkway Protection Act will allow the Park Service to protect the views that make the Parkway such a popular attraction and roadway.
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PRICE TO HOLD NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICE HOURS IN HOLLY SPRINGS
January 22, 2010
On Saturday, January 23 from 10:00 AM – Noon, Representative David Price (D-NC) will hold Neighborhood Office Hours in the lobby of the Holly Springs Cultural Center. Rep. Price will be available on a walk-up basis to meet individually with constituents.
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PRICE: SUPREME COURT CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULING WILL CORRODE ELECTORAL PROCESS
January 21, 2010
Rep. David Price released the following statement today after the Supreme Court overturned significant portions of existing campaign finance legislation in its 5-4 decision in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.
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