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*Software e.g. advanced [[encryption]] algorithms, PGP,  Linux DVD de-encryption software such as DeCSS, etc in some countries.<div style="float:right; padding:5px; text-align:center"> [[image:PatrickTimothyMcHenry.JPG|Rep. Patrick McHenry]]<br><small>'' Rep. Patrick McHenry''</small></div>

'''Patrick Timothy McHenry''' (born [[22 October]] [[1975]]) is a Representative from the 10th Congressional district ([http://nationalatlas.gov/congdist/Nc10_108.gif map]) of North Carolina. He previously served as a member of the [[North Carolina House of Representatives]] for a single term.

==Biography==

McHenry was raised in [[Gastonia, North Carolina]] and attended Ashbrook High School. A [[Catholic]], he was one of five children; both of his parents are now deceased.

While a student at [[North Carolina State University]] and [[Belmont Abbey College]], McHenry chaired the North Carolina Federation of [[College Republicans]] and served as treasurer for the national College Republicans organization. His first unsuccessful run for public office was in [[1998]], while still a student; his Democratic opponent was the father of a high school classmate. After earning a bachelor's degree in [[history]] in [[1999]], McHenry briefly worked for media consulting firm [[DCI/New Media]], overseeing a campaign opposing [[Hillary Clinton]] during her 2000 Senate bid.

In the summer and fall of [[2000]], McHenry worked on [[George W. Bush]]'s successful [[2000]] presidential campaign; he was named volunteer coordinator for Bush's inaugural committee. After six months working as a special assistant to the [[United States Secretary of Labor]] in [[Washington, DC]], McHenry returned to North Carolina and successfully ran again for the state legislature. A real estate professional, residing in [[Cherryville, North Carolina]], McHenry represented the state's 109th House district, including constituents in [[Gaston County, North Carolina|Gaston County]]. While in the legislature, he sat on the House Appropriations Committee.

After only one term in the North Carolina General Assembly, McHenry ran for Congress in the 10th Congressional District, which had come open when nine-term incumbent [[Cass Ballenger]] retired.  McHenry faced a heavily contested primary in the 10th and bested his closest opponent, [[Catawba County, North Carolina|Catawba County]] [[Sheriff]] Dave Huffman in a runoff primary by only 85 votes.  In the general election, he earned 64% of the popular vote, defeating [[United States Democratic Party|Democrat]] [[Anne Fischer]].  However, it was generally thought McHenry had won the seat in the Republican primary.  The 10th is considered North Carolina's most Republican district, having sent Republicans to represent it since [[1963]].

At the age of 29, McHenry is the youngest member of the [[109th United States Congress]]; he was also the youngest member of the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] during his term in the state House.

==External link==

* [http://www.mchenryforcongress.com/index.asp Congressional campaign website]