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**Updated** The normally serene report of the Journal Committee, chaired by Henderson City Council member Elissa Yount, approached controversy Monday as City Attorney John Zollicoffer stymied a possible vote on an ethics policy developed by Yount and her committee.

FAIR Committee Chair Lynn Harper introduced Budget Amendment #4 at Monday’s Henderson City Council meeting.

**Updated** Section 8 Director Sharon Sneed speaks to Beacon Light residents during yesterday’s relocation meeting. Several local and federal agencies were represented yesterday at the resident relocation meeting held at City Hall.

Etheridge speaking about the Emergency Communications Bill. Washington, D.C. — As North Carolina braces for the height of hurricane season, the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed legislation introduced by Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would improve the ability of local, state and federal responders and governments to communication during emergencies.

According to a report by Charles Davis of Dispute Resolutions, LLC, the Search and Transition Committee did not ignore an application submitted for the position of Henderson City Manager.

During this morning’s Public Works Committee meeting, City Manager Jerry Moss indicated that the city’s takeover of recyclables collection has been largely successful.

During this morning’s FAIR Committee meeting, City Manager Jerry Moss informed committee members that the North Carolina legislature has voted to take over cable franchising for the state.

Among various items scheduled for tonight’s city council meeting, Attorney Charles Davis, who has been retained by the Henderson City Council to investigate allegations made by Dennis Tharrington, may make a report to the council.

On Tuesday, July 25, HUD representatives from the Greensboro office will meet with residents of Beacon Light Apartments to share some good news.

Legislators made more progress this week on dozens of bills as we tried to finish our remaining work and adjourn for the year.

Washington, D.C. — After casting the eighth vote to increase the federal minimum wage in the past month, Congressman G. K. Butterfield says he’s hopeful the issue will be moved forward by the House.

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) announced today that he will vote to override a Presidential Veto of H.R. 810, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act.

Some progress was shown yesterday in the transition of Beacon Light residents to new housing.

Legislators were extremely busy in Raleigh all week as we tried to wrap up our remaining work so we can adjourn for the year.

Etheridge at a Voting Rights Act vigil Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that ensures all citizens have the right to vote.

Raleigh — Local reporting of preliminary Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), initially scheduled for July 17, has been delayed until 2 p.m., July 18.

Washington, D.C. — Today Ranking Member Ike Skelton and Democratic members of the House Armed Services Committee commented on the need for bipartisan legislation in line with the Supreme Court’s decision on military commissions.

Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield spoke on the House Floor this morning regarding the decision to take up a vote on reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act later this week.

At the conclusion of Friday afternoon’s FAIR Committee meeting, Henderson City Manager Jerry Moss spoke to assembled council members regarding the current situation at Beacon Light Apartments.