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U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre has received an A+ legislative grade from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre announced today that one bill to help in the fight against breast cancer has passed the U.S.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre today outlined the series of steps Congress has taken to help bring down the cost of gasoline and deliver relief to drivers across Southeastern North Carolina. In recent days, McIntyre backed a new law to suspend filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, legislation to invest in renewable energy sources, and a plan to hold to hold foreign oil cartels and Big Oil accountable.

“Drivers in North Carolina are paying for too much for gasoline and suffering at the pump,” said McIntyre. “Congress has worked hard to implement short term solutions to bring down prices and develop the long term strategy we need to make our nation energy independent.”

Four specific items that Congressman McIntyre has supported include:

New Chapel and Three Schools for Fort Bragg Included

U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the House Armed Services Committee, of which he is a senior member, has approved more than $697 million for military construction projects for North Carolina military installations in the 2009 National Defense Authorization Bill. The bill includes a brand new Chapel which Rep. McIntyre had specifically requested, as well as three new schools for Fort Bragg.

In noting the benefits to Southeastern North Carolina’s bases, Congressman McIntyre stated, “This is a win-win for our military installations and the communities that support them! The 2009 funding includes a grand total of $179 million for Fort Bragg to continue improvements at this premier installation, and Camp Lejeune will receive $353 million.”

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mike McIntyre pledged to continue his work in Congress to protect the environment, and spur a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous economy for the American people as our nation celebrates Earth Day.

“We have a solemn responsibility to protect our planet and ensure we all have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink,” said McIntyre.