Kay Hagan

The Senate has passed a bill to create a $30 billion government fund to help open lending for credit-starved small businesses, cut their taxes and boost federal loan programs for them. Full story...

Republican Sen. Richard Burr began airing an ad Thursday featuring two memorable men in rocking chairs. It's the same two talkers who starred in a nearly identical spot credited for helping Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan to victory in 2008. Full story...

North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr has been catching a lot of flack this week for canceling a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Wednesday. Fellow Tar Heel Kay Hagan was among many Democrats who criticized Burr. Full story...

U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan has signed on to cosponsor the Flexibility in Rebuilding Fisheries Act that's critical to protecting the North Carolina fishing industry. Full story...

Is there a correlation between time spent in an area and the commitment to serving that area? Maybe. When we asked both candidates what projects they were working on specifically for Southeastern North Carolina, neither had a concrete answer. Full story...

The instructors are trying to get support for a new ship, because the Dan Moore is more than 40 years old and in need of replacing. They hope the tour helped prove that to the senator. Full story...

Sen. Kay Hagan will pay the Port City a visit later this week and meet with constituents. Full story...

US Senator Kay Hagan came to Wilmington Monday to meet with local leaders. North Carolina's junior senator talked with representatives from New Hanover County, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. Full story...

For most, being diagnosed with diabetes can be a tough pill to swallow. Thousands across the state battle the disease and lawmakers are trying to help. Full story...

North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan recommended two members of our legal community for some of the state's top federal positions. New Hanover and Pender County District Attorney Ben David is one of three people being recommended for the US Attorney for the eastern district of North Carolina. Full story...

If you're ever visiting Washington, DC, Senator Kay Hagan wants you to stop by and say "hi." Full story...

It has been 62 days since Barack Obama moved into the Oval Office. A lot has happened in those two months. So how good is the relationship between President Obama and Congress?

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This week we have heard from our representatives in Congress about what they do and what they think about the federal economic stimulus plan. But what else are they working on for you in Washington?

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During our visit to Washington last week, NewsChannel 3 spoke with our three representatives in Congress about the stimulus plan. In part two of our special report from the nation's capital, they share what they think about it and how to make sure the money makes a positive impact for you.

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