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North Carolina: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in 2023

By Old North News | Apr 26, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Tobacco companies in North Carolina during 2023

By Old North News | Apr 25, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 Tobacco companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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Which type of North Carolina companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2023?

By Old North News | Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 115 inspections at 114 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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North Carolina: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in 2023

By Old North News | Apr 23, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 27 inspections at 23 Drugs companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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52 North Carolina hospitals participate in federal 340B Drug Pricing Program

By Old North News | Apr 23, 2024

North Carolina has 52 hospitals in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in North Carolina during 2023

By Old North News | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 32 inspections at 32 device companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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North Carolina: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in North Carolina in 2023

By Old North News | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 39 inspections at 39 Biologics companies from North Carolina in 2023.

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North Carolina sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Old North News | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $3.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for North Carolina, a 27.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Q3 2023 Tax Revenue: North Carolina collects $4.4 billion in sales and gross receipt tax

By Old North News | Apr 3, 2024

North Carolina collected $4.4 billion in tax and gross receipts, a 10.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

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NC voters’ economic concerns include housing costs, rising inflation

By Old North News | Mar 26, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published new data indicating a rise in inflation in February, partially due to escalating housing costs. A poll conducted in February by the League of American Workers (LAW) revealed that 33% of North Carolina voters view housing costs as a primary concern amid increasing inflation rates.

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Polling shows North Carolinians disapprove of Biden administration's job with economy

By Old North News | Mar 25, 2024

The most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that escalating gas prices have played a significant role in the inflation surge witnessed in February. A poll conducted by the League of American Workers reveals that 61 percent of those surveyed expressed dissatisfaction with the economic state under President Joe Biden's administration.

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VA provides 198.5% more home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q4 2023

By Old North News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 5,149 VA home purchases in North Carolina in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $1.7 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 5,149 home purchase loans in North Carolina in Q4 2023

By Old North News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 5,149 VA home purchase loans issued in North Carolina in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $1.7 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Foxx: ED’s FAFSA Fallout Continues

By Old North News | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) expressed strong criticism towards the Department of Education's handling of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Foxx called out the Department for its ongoing errors in the FAFSA rollout, stating, "Biden’s Education Department is at it again—today announcing it botched hundreds of thousands of aid packages for families with no timeline on fixing those errors. This is after a bungled launch filled with technical errors left millions of students and families still...

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Chairwoman Foxx Delivers Opening Remarks at Markup to Bolster Workforce and Advance Academic Freedom

By Old North News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following statement at the Committee's markup session. Foxx expressed gratitude towards her colleagues for their efforts in drafting legislative measures aimed at strengthening education and workforce-related issues.Foxx highlighted the significance of the bills under discussion, emphasizing the Committee's commitment to enhancing parents' rights, lowering college costs, and promoting student achievement. She stressed the importance of maintaining viewpoint neutrality...

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EdWorkforceCmte Advances Bills to Help Students and Workers Succeed

By Old North News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON –Today, the Education and the Workforce Committee advanced four bills to support students and workers: H.J. Res. 116, H.R. 6418, H.R. 3724, and H.R. 7683. Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx expressed the importance of these bills, stating, "Partisan accreditors, political litmus tests, and the degradation of Constitutional rights on campus are reducing the value of education programs and setting students back."H.J. Res. 116 aims to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule and uphold entrepreneurial opportunities...

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Education and Workforce Committee to Mark Up Bills for Workforce and Academic Freedom

By Old North News | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will mark up H.J. Res. 116, a Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule; H.R. 6418, the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act; H.R. 3724, the Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023; and H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act."The Biden administration, bureaucrats, and radical education administrators are holding students and workers hostage with their we-know-better-than-you policies. It’s no...

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Chair Good Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing Conducting Oversight of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

By Old North News | Mar 20, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered a strong statement during a hearing focused on overseeing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).In his address, Chairman Good emphasized the importance of accountability and oversight, directing his remarks towards Mr. Hartogensis, the outgoing Director of the PBGC. Good highlighted the significance of the PBGC in safeguarding the retirement benefits of 31 million Americans with private pension plans.Citing the original intent behind the creation of the...

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North Carolina has 18 basketball players on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Old North News | Mar 20, 2024

Charlotte and Raleigh players represent North Carolina in the tournament.

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33 basketball players from North Carolina to play in NCAA men’s tournament

By Old North News | Mar 19, 2024

Charlotte has the most players of any city representing North Carolina in the tournament.