A new era began Friday as President Donald Trump was sworn into office and there to witness it first hand were some familiar Bay County faces. "It feels great to be in Washington at this time. The mood up here is very positive. You really can feel it in the hallways," said Representative Neal Dunn. "It was a historic event and we were really proud to be there," said Tommy Ford, Bay County… Read more »
LIVE OAK — Ted Yoho, U.S. Republican Representative for Florida District 3, and Neal Dunn, U.S. Republican Representative for Florida District 2, had lunch at the Dixie Grill in Live Oak on Tuesday to speak with their constituents. Dunn will be replacing Yoho as Suwannee County’s representative in Washington after redistricting moved the county to District 2. Suwannee and… Read more »
Panama City Rep. Neal Dunn used one of his first votes as a freshman legislator in favor of the budget resolution, saying repealing and replacing Obamacare simultaneously still is on the table. PANAMA CITY — Before Friday’s inauguration ceremony, Republicans have gone full steam ahead on the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.In a 1 a.m.… Read more »
Rep. Paul Cook, R-Calif., plans to introduce the Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act this session. The bill would penalize the sale of any Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces by imprisonment up to six months or a fine. PANAMA CITY — Military veteran Rick Roschy spent 43 days in a hospital after he sustained critical injuries from artillery fire… Read more »
Freshman U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., announced his committee assignments on Wednesday. Dunn, a doctor based out Panama City, was named to the Agriculture, Veterans Affairs and the Science, Space, and Technology committees. “These committees are fundamental to Florida’s future, to our economy and to the welfare of our veterans,” Dunn said on Wednesday. “I’m… Read more »
When the 115th U.S. Congress was sworn in this week, one of its new members was Dr. Neal Dunn, representing Florida’s second district, which includes Taylor County. Dunn won election in November to replace outgoing Congresswoman Gwen Graham, who decided to not run for re-election after the district was redrawn by the Florida Supreme Court in late 2015. PHOTO: After being sworn in as… Read more »
(WCTV) -- It's a new year and a new congress. Lawmakers returned to Washington with a long to-do list. Two new congressmen elected to represent Tallahassee's citizens have future plans of their own. Tuesday, members of congress stood together as one united body. It’s a family affair on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers taking the oath of office, being sworn in to the 115th Congress.… Read more »
As the 115th Congress was sworn in Tuesday, Bay County was once again represented, with Rep. Neal Dunn taking his oath of office for the official start of his two-year term.“It’s an honor,” Dunn said in a telephone interview with The News Herald. “It’s a humbling experience. There’s such a sense of history just to stand on the floor of the… Read more »
Congressman Neal Dunn took oath at the Capitol Tuesday, kicking off a two-year term in the 115th U.S. Congress. “I am humbled and honored to be able to serve the hardworking people of Florida’s 2nd Congressional District and represent their conservative values in Congress. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running and getting some real work done,” said… Read more »
