WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the Republican-imposed government shutdown: “In all my years of having a front row seat to their antics, today House Republicans have reached a new low. For the first time in 17 years the federal government has shutdown. Government buildings are closed. Federal employees will lose pay. Public servants will work without the guarantee of pay. And far too many Americans will experience unnecessary delays in services. …
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Butterfield Applauds Justice Department Lawsuit Challenging NC Voter ID Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for filing suit against North Carolina over its restrictive new voting law that includes discriminatory provisions aimed at disenfranchising thousands of North Carolinians. The lawsuit follows Butterfield’s repeated requests to the DOJ to legally challenge the state law under the Voting Rights Act. “I applaud Attorney General Eric Holder for acting within his constitutional duty to protect the voting rights of North Carolinians,” said …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: As Obamacare Kickoff Nears, look out for scams
The first day of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act is October 1. On that day, people will be able to begin shopping for insurance plans on the newly created Health Insurance Marketplaces. Unfortunately, scammers are likely to use these changes as an opportunity to try to rip you off. While the scammers’ approaches may differ, their goal will be the same: to con you into paying money that you don’t need to pay, sell you a fake product, or …
Butterfield to Host Town Hall on Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will host a telephone town hall for residents of the First Congressional District to provide an update on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act including enrolling in the health insurance marketplace, which begins on October 1. He will also answer questions posed directly by his constituents. “Many people have questions about how the Affordable Care Act will impact them and their families and whether or not they qualify for …
Butterfield Outraged by Republican Investigation to Delay Enrollment in Healthcare Marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During an Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigation subcommittee hearing today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield again blasted Committee Republicans for launching an unwarranted investigation into 51 community organizations that received Navigator grants to help enroll people in health insurance plans made possible by the Affordable Care Act. “The chairman of this committee has abused his investigatory authority by launching a fishing expedition into Navigators who received federal funding solely for the purpose of discrediting the President,” said …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Fighting Obamacare
This week, we observed the 12th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, reminding us that we must remain vigilant to protect the freedoms we enjoy and never forget the sacrifices made by so many to protect them. As I returned to Washington this week, many of the same issues remained at the forefront of our work in Congress. We continued to see examples of the negative effect of Obamacare in daily news reports and I continued my fight to make …
Butterfield Applauds $1.4M Economic Development Grant for Washington, N.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding a $1.4 million investment grant to the city of Washington, N.C. to support critical disaster recovery and resiliency efforts in the state. This EDA investment grant will fund water infrastructure improvements to increase the city’s ability to withstand weather emergencies in historic downtown Washington, an area severely impacted by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Specifically, the grant will fund replacement …
Butterfield Denounces Unwarranted and Abusive Investigation of Organizations Receiving Health Care Reform Navigator Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement before a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Affordable Care Act, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) denounced the actions of Committee Republicans that sent an unwarranted investigative letter to 51 community organizations that received Navigator grants to help uninsured Americans enroll in the healthcare exchange authorized under the new healthcare law. “There has been no indication or evidence of any kind that any Navigator grantees have misappropriated or misused grant …
Butterfield Joins NC Congressional Delegation to Host ‘Taking Care of Business’ Summit, Monday and Tuesday
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help North Carolina businesses get a leg up in a difficulty economy, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) has joined his fellow members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to host the annual “Taking Care of Business” North Carolina Business and Economic Development Summit on September 9 and 10. The two-day summit will connect North Carolina businesses with congressional leaders, administration officials, and others to discuss current issues affecting the economy and the business …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Standing Against Obama’s War
This week, I conducted several constituent listening events in different parts of the district, while also monitoring recent developments in Syria. Thanks to all of you who shared your concerns with me regarding the situation in Syria through phone calls, emails and comments on my social media sites. At the end of this newsletter you will have another opportunity to share your thoughts on Syria through a survey I hope you will complete. At this time, I cannot support military …
Butterfield Cheers TIGER IV Grant to Complete Center Streetscape and Union Station Projects in Goldsboro
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today cheered the U.S. Department of Transportation’s award of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) IV grant to the city of Goldsboro. The much-needed $10 million grant will be used to complete the Gateway Transfer Center Project, the Center Streetscape Project, and the Goldsboro Union Station Multimodal Transportation Facility, all already underway. “This award is the culmination of many years of efforts to fund this project,” said Butterfield. “This investment in …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: August in the District
As I’ve traveled throughout the district this month, I’ve heard from so many business leaders, healthcare professionals, individuals and families about their confusion and concern over Obamacare. In Sanford this week, I held the second annual meeting of my Healthcare Advisory Council where I heard from constituents in many different areas of the healthcare industry. Also this week, I participated in an energy roundtable at South River Electric Membership Corporation in Dunn and I toured Chandler Concrete Company and a …
Butterfield to Spotlight Economic Development, Veterans, and Civil Rights, This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will spotlight economic development and veterans in the First Congressional District before returning to Washington, D.C. to officially commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Today, Congressman Butterfield will give brief remarks at the Roanoke Electric Cooperative district meeting in Aulander, North Carolina on the importance of safe, reliable, and affordable energy. Later, Butterfield will present a proclamation of recognition from the U.S. Congress to local hero, …
Butterfield Speaks with MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry on NC Voter ID Laws and March on Washington Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC – On Sunday, MSNBC aired a brief discussion between its host Melissa Harris-Perry, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX-18) on the aggressive efforts to disenfranchise voters in both North Carolina and Texas. The group also discussed the upcoming anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. In case you missed it, see the video below. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy http://Butterfield.House.Gov
New Laws for NC Public Charter Schools
New Laws for Public Charter Schools (adapted in part from information provided by NC Alliance for Public Charter Schools & directly from SB 337) From the office of Senator Angela Bryant: SB 337, signed by Governor McCrory on July 25, officially became law on August 1st. The property tax portion of the bill became effective July 1, 2013. A basic summary of the new law and the ratified version of the bill is below: Advisory Board: The primary intent …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t fall for latest corporate records scam
If you own or work for a business, don’t respond to an official looking mailing from a group called Corporate Records Service. Businesses across the state have reported getting the letter, which asks you to fill out an annual corporate records form and send $125 to an address in Raleigh by September 4. The letter includes references to state law on corporate records, which is enforced by the North Carolina Secretary of State. But the Secretary of State’s Office does …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmes: August in the District
I am always interested in hearing what constituents have to say about the issues of the day, and this past week I was able to talk with a great cross section of the district as I visited several counties. In the beginning of the week, I spoke at MCNC’s North Carolina Rural Broadband Initiative event at RTP and toured the Siemens facility in Cary. On Tuesday, I spent the day in Randolph County where I spoke to the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber …
Butterfield Lauds Announcement of USDA Grants and Loans across NC-01
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) praised U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement for the funding 45 projects across North Carolina, including 15 in the First Congressional District under the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “Today’s announcement from Secretary Vilsack is yet another example of the Obama Administration’s commitment to boosting economic development in rural communities and helping small businesses thrive in the First Congressional District,” said Butterfield. “These grants will …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Scammers target utility customers, threaten loss of power
Consumers are receiving calls that claim to come from their utility company, telling them that there is a problem with their account and they need to pay money immediately or risk having their power shut off. The callers use technology to fake their phone number, so when the call comes through the real utility’s name appears on your caller ID. Often the scammer uses a prepaid phone, making the calls next to impossible to trace. The latest version of this …
Hagan Proposes Pragmatic Roadmap to Fix the Broken Housing Finance System
Nearly five years have passed since taxpayers bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the entities at the heart of our nation’s broken housing finance system. Despite broad bipartisan agreement that the system needs to be fixed, Congress has yet to act. As I’ve traveled across our state in the wake of the financial crisis, I’ve talked to too many middle-class families who have struggled to stay in their homes and keep their heads above water. I’ve talked to too …