WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the Permanent Investment in Health Research Act to remove medical research funding from the political whims of congressional budget battles and place the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on more certain footing. Flat funding and cuts to NIH are eroding America’s global competitive edge and costing high-paying jobs across the country. The Permanent Investment in Health Research Act seeks to shield medical research funding from the mindless austerity of Congressional …
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Senator Richard Burr: Repealing Obamacare, Veteran Suicide, and Special Report with Bret Baier
This week, I introduced the Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment (CARE) Act with my congressional colleagues Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.). The Patient CARE Act is the first bicameral legislative plan that repeals Obamacare and replaces it with common-sense, patient-focused reforms that reduce health care costs and increase access to affordable, high-quality care. North Carolinians have found out the hard way what is in Obamacare — broken promises in the form …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Repealing and Replacing Obamacare
Video of the Week: This week I spoke in support of H.R. 596, a bill advocating the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. This law has been a disaster for so many of you back home, and I assure you that I remain diligent in my efforts to create a replacement plan and provide relief for all. Click here or on the video above watch my full speech. This week, the president released yet another disappointing budget proposal. We are now …
Congressman Butterfield Video Statement on Black History Month
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Fighting to End Human Trafficking
Video of the Week: Earlier this week I spoke on the House floor about why it is so important that Congress address the heinous crime that is human trafficking. My bill, the Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act of 2015, will train healthcare workers to identify and recognize signs of abuse so that they can intervene on the patients’ behalf early-on. I am thrilled to report that H.R. 398, my bill to fight human trafficking, passed the House …
Reps. Guthrie, Butterfield, Young & Kind Reintroduce Bill to Increase Access to Health Care in Underserved Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Congressman Todd Young (R-IN), and Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) joined together to introduce H.R. 592, which will allow Medicare to reimburse pharmacists in medically underserved communities for certain health care services. The bipartisan legislation, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, was supported by 123 bipartisan cosponsors during the 113th Congress. “Whether it’s to inquire about medication, potential side effects, or discussing other ailments and complications, many …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Responding to the President’s State of the Union Address
Video of the Week: This week, I had the honor of speaking on behalf of H.R. 7 — as it is conservative legislation that advances the pro-life cause and guarantees that no taxpayer dollars are spent funding abortion. I will continue to This week started with a bang, as President Obama attended a joint session of Congress to give his annual State of the Union. This was the seventh time he has addressed the American people and the …
Senator Richard Burr: SOTU, Meals on Wheels, and Child Care
This week the President gave his State of the Union speech – it was filled with words about working together and bipartisanship and yet, in the two weeks leading up to the State of the Union, he threatened to veto multiple bipartisan initiatives without ever seeing legislative text. The President began the year with an opportunity to work with Congress on policies that would help restore economic prosperity to our nation but chose instead to double-down on more taxes, more …
Butterfield Statement on the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “There’s no denying that the country continues to make great gains. Over the past six years, President Obama and Congressional Democrats have together delivered the longest stretch of economic and job growth in this nation’s history; made accessing health care affordable, easier, and transparent; and safeguarded the American people by enacting strong financial reforms. However, the President’s …
Senator Richard Burr: Gitmo, Agent Orange, and Sunday Shows
Last week I introduced legislation with Senators Ayotte, McCain, and Graham that would restrict transfers of detainees from Guantanamo Bay in order to best protect Americans and our national security. The Detaining Terrorists to Protect America Act of 2015 would suspend international transfers of high and medium risk detainees, prohibit transfers of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen, extend the current prohibition on transfers to the U.S., and increase transparency regarding risk assessments of the remaining Guantanamo detainees. Instead of working with …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Providing Real Solutions for Everyday Americans
Video of the Week: I talked with Loretta Boniti, Senior Political Reporter, News 14 Carolina about the great opportunity we have in the 114th Congress to move forward on jobs, health care, veterans and other important issues to provide real solutions for the American people. Click here or on the photo above to view the interview. America’s New Congress got off to a great start last week and continued with a flurry of activity this week in the House. …
Butterfield Applauds Early Implementation of PLUS Loan Regulations
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) applauded the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s decision to enable students and their families to take advantage of new William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program regulations, also known as PLUS Loan regulations, as early as the summer semester. The new PLUS Loan regulations reverse changes made to the program in 2011 which resulted in more than 17,000 students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) losing loan eligibility. The …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Turn that gift card into a gift, soon
Gift cards you got over the holidays should be considered cash that needs to be spent, and sooner rather than later. If you set a gift card aside planning to use it in the future, you could be out of luck. The store could go out of business, or close the location near you making it more difficult to shop. You could misplace the card, or forget that you have it. Gift cards can also lose their value over time. …
Senator Angela Bryant: Various Employment Opportunities- January 2015
Alert from the Office of Senator Bryant If you no longer wish to receive information from our office, please click here LILLIAN’S LIST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Lillian’s List is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the position of Development and Communications Associate! This position involves fundraising and communications, with a special emphasis on development services, including database management, direct mail programs, special events, research, and office systems. The Development and Communications Associate reports to …
Martin Luther King Jr Events in Vance County and Surrounding Areas
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant are the following 2 events. If you know of more please comment below! Wednesday, January 14, 2015 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Civic Center, Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus, 200 Community College Road, Henderson, NC, Keynote speaker: Retired Colonel Archie Taylor, recently elected to chair the Vance County Board of Commissioners. Inclement weather date: Wednesday, January 21, 11 am. For more information, contact Melanie Copeland at 252-738-3271 or at copelandm@vgcc.edu. …
Representative Nathan Baskerville: Redistricting Laws Upheld
Raleigh, NC— After a grueling twelve months of lawsuits, arguments, and debates, the NC Supreme Court recently issued a ruling upholding Republican-drawn and highly controversial congressional and legislative districts. Opponents of the new districts quickly raised a legal challenge, arguing that the redistricting maps were overtly political and designed to dilute the impact of minority voters. Critics of the new redistricting also plan to highlight their reasoning and evidence as they file suit in front of the United States Supreme …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: A New American Congress
Video of the Week: Republicans have a true opportunity to lead in this New Year, and I look forward to passing conservative solutions to resolve everyday problems that each of you are facing. I made a brief video to discuss the opportunities and legislation we have already accomplished our first week back, and I hope you’ll take a moment to click here or on the picture above to watch it. Happy New Year to each of you! This past …
Senator Richard Burr: Intel Chairmanship, Paris, and Higher Education
This week is the beginning of the 114th Congress with a new Republican majority and a new North Carolina Senator sworn in. On Tuesday, Senator Tillis became the junior Senator from our state and I greatly look forward to working with him in the coming years. I also have officially taken over as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. As you may know, I’ve spent the better part of two decades overseeing the work of our …
Butterfield Takes Helm of the Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC – Tuesday morning, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was sworn in as the 24th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during a ceremony hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the U.S. Capitol. The historic ceremony marked the induction of the largest class in the CBC’s 44-year history, which includes five new members of which 20 are women. During the event, Chairman Butterfield recognized Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, and Assistant …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Giving Back During the Holiday Season
Picture of the Week: I enjoyed serving as Grand Marshal in the Snow Camp Christmas Parade last weekend. It was a beautiful day that allowed for me to see familiar faces and introduce myself to new ones as well. It was such an honor to be a part of this tradition! I received thrilling news this past week regarding legislation, called the EARLY Act, that I introduced with Rep. Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). I learned on Tuesday that this bill …