At a time when we have much work to do to address our Nation's critical infrastructure, and, as I said, which is currently in dire need of upgrade and repair, this legislation is also a jobs bill and is obviously a jobs creator.

Upon discharging from military service he attended Guilford College from which he received a history degree. Coble has pledged not to receive any pension from the United States government. " He is one of two Congressmen with Ron Paul to have pledged to decline his pension.

The district includes all or portions of nine counties in the northern-central part of the state including portions of Greensboro and Durham. S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district serving since 1985.