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Coble Files for 11th Term

Saying that he still enjoys serving the 6th District of North Carolina and that he has more he wishes to accomplish, U.S. Representative Howard Coble just filed for his 11th term in office. Coble, first elected in 1984, has represented the 6th District for the past 10 consecutive terms, making him the dean of the state's congressional delegation.

Congressman Coble, a Greensboro native, is the chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. In addition to serving on the Judiciary committee, Rep. Coble also is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee.

"I am proud of the record of achievement we have maintained throughout our tenure in serving the 6th District," Coble stated, "but we are not resting on our laurels. We will continue to work on our top priorities which include, in no particular order: promoting fiscal responsibility by reducing excessive government spending and taking a sharp pencil to the federal deficit; enhancing our homeland security and fighting the war on terrorism; improving and rebuilding our nation's highway and mass transit infrastructure; promoting fair trade practices and better enforcement of current trade agreements; and enacting legislation that grows the economy and creates job opportunities and job stability. My committee assignments in the House afford me the opportunity to be well-positioned to work on those initiatives."

For an example of his effectiveness, the Greensboro Republican noted that in the six-year highway reauthorization bill now working its way through Congress, Rep. Coble was able to obtain $60 million for highway and transit projects in the 6th District and throughout the state.

Rep. Coble also noted that his veteran staff is known for its stability and effectiveness. "When it comes to solving problems in dealing with the federal government," Coble added, "we have assisted literally thousands of 6th District residents over the years, but that is what we should be doing. We remain committed to serving the citizens of the 6th District, and that is why I am seeking another term in office to live up to that commitment."

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