Guest columns
The danger of appeasement
Appeasement and half-measures make the world more dangerous. News and developments both at home and abroad recently gave us further evidence demonstrating a foreign and ...
Robert Hurt, Author at The Charlotte Gazette - Page 2 of 3
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Reports demand new approach
Last month, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their long-term budget outlook report, which showed our national debt increasing to 141 percent of GDP by ...
by Robert Hurt, Friday, August 5, 2016 10:36 am
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Support for law enforcement officers
As we continue to grieve the loss of law enforcement officers in the unspeakable acts in Dallas and Baton Rouge, our nation is reminded of ...
by Robert Hurt, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 4:56 pm
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Holding Iran accountable
July 14 marked one year since the announcement of the Iran Nuclear Deal by the Obama Administration, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of ...
by Robert Hurt, Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:59 pm
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What it means to be an American
Last week, as we celebrated our nation’s 240th year of independence, I had the profound honor of attending the annual 4th of July celebration at ...
by Robert Hurt, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:12 pm
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Improving access to capital
At a time when economic uncertainty and federal over-regulation are hindering job creation, it is critical that we look for bipartisan solutions to create jobs ...
by Robert Hurt, Thursday, June 30, 2016 1:09 pm
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Remembering our heroes
As we observe Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude all of those brave men and women who have defended our great nation, and we pay ...
by Robert Hurt, Thursday, June 2, 2016 1:00 pm
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Showing appreciation
Over the past week, I had the opportunity to meet with our local first responders throughout Central and Southside Virginia who work together to protect ...
by Robert Hurt, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:11 am
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Supporting small business is vital
This week, the Department of Commerce reported that the U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in two years in the first quarter of 2016. Our ...
by Robert Hurt, Friday, May 6, 2016 12:14 pm
Columns
A message to Fifth District Virginians
For the last 15 years, it has been a high honor to represent you, my fellow-citizens, in elective office. I was first entrusted to represent ...