Lumberton, NC—U. S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that he has filed to run for re-election to the United States Congress.

Congressman McIntyre stated, “The challenges facing our region and nation require the experience and know-how to continue pushing for progress and change.  I am excited about the opportunity to keep fighting for our families and our future, and I want to build on the strong foundation that has been laid.  Our best days continue to be ahead of us, and I look forward to helping southeastern North Carolina continue to be a great place to live.”

McIntyre stated that he will focus on:

• Good jobs and economic development
• Strong national defense
• Sound agricultural policy
• Affordable and accessible health care
• Benefits for veterans, military retirees and senior citizens
• Quality schools and affordable higher education
• Beach renourishment and funding for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and inlets
• Strengthening rural economic development
• Federal recognition for the Lumbee tribe

McIntyre serves in senior positions on both the House Agriculture and Armed Services Committees.  He is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Rural Development and is the second-highest ranking member of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Terrorism.  McIntyre is also a Senior Whip, a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Board, and a senior member of the U.S. Commission on Cooperation and Security in Europe.

In addition, McIntyre co-chairs the Special Operations Forces Caucus, the Task Force on Fatherhood, the Congressional Waterways Caucus, the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports and the Blue Dog Task Force on Business and Technology.

He has won the top award in Congress over the last few years in several areas, including:

• The Admiral’s Circle Award for his work on coastal issues
• The National Leadership Award for his work on economic development
• The “MVP” Award  for his leadership on senior citizens’ issues
• The National Rural Health Legislative Award for his work on affordable health care
• The “Legislator of the Year” Award for his leadership on agricultural issues
• The Christian Statesman of the Year Award for his faithfulness and integrity in public service.

Congressman McIntyre also received the first-ever International Public Policy Award for his efforts on workforce development and job training initiatives.

He and his wife Dee live in their hometown of Lumberton.  Their sons and daughter-in-law all live in the Chapel Hill area where Stephen and Joshua are enrolled in law school at the University of North Carolina.

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McIntyre Receives International Public Policy Award

Rep. McIntyre named first recipient ever of an International Public Policy Award for his leadership in Congress to assist workers who have lost their jobs, promote economic development, and develop new job opportunity.

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McIntyre Endorsed by VFW-PAC

Lumberton, N.C. - Congressman Mike McIntyre has received the endorsement of one of the nation's top veterans organizations political action committee in his bid for re-election.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee endorsed Congressman McIntyre based upon his strong support for "veterans, national security & defense, and military personnel committee issues," as well as his voting record and recommendation by the VFW leadership in North Carolina.

McIntyre is a senior member of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and is co-chairman of the Special Operations Forces Caucus on Capitol Hill.

McIntyre Honored For Work on Behalf of Small Business

Washington, D.C. - NFIB, the nation's leading small-business advocacy organization, has named Congressman Mike McIntyre a "Guardian of Small Business" for his voting record on behalf of small-business owners nationwide.

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) President and CEO Todd Stottlemyer praised McIntyre for "standing tall for small business."

"Small business owners pay close attention to how their lawmakers vote on the issues affecting their business and employees and stand by those who stand by them," Stottlemyer said. "The record shows that Rep. McIntyre is a true champion of small business... This award reflects our members' appreciation for supporting the NFIB pro-growth agenda for small business..."

Center For Christian Statesmanship Honored McIntyre
Christian Faith Inspires Work Of Democratic Congressman Mike McIntyre (NC)

Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, May 16, Members of Congress and their staff joined the Center for Christian Statesmanship in honoring Representative Mike McIntyre (D-NC) as the 2006 Distinguished Christian Statesman. The Center gave the award at a reception held in the Cannon Caucus Room.

What is a Christian Statesman? The Center's Executive Director George Roller said that such people are those whose faith and commitment to Christ and love of country compel them to stand for truth and righteousness in government an to uphold principles that will exalt rather than debase the nation.

"Such people acknowledge that their positions are sacred trusts and realize their personal dependence upon God, recognizing that an account must be given to Him for their public and private conduct while in government service," said Roller.