Category: NC Elected Officials

WASHINGTON, DC – Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will attend a series of meetings and events throughout the First Congressional District to discuss healthcare, economic development, and low-income populations. On Monday, Congressman Butterfield will attend the official opening and launch of BD Rx, Inc. manufacturing plant in Wilson, NC.  The Wilson plant will produce BD Simplist, prefilled injectables designed to help improve patient safety by decreasing the number of steps in administering medicine and lowering the risk of …

Sadly, it’s no surprise that cybercriminals are using the tragic explosions that took place at the Boston Marathon to try to scam you. Beware of emails with subject lines such as “2 Explosions at Boston Marathon” or “Boston Explosion Caught on Video” even if the email appears to come from someone you know. The message will likely include links to videos of the bombings and their aftermath. Clicking on the link could infect your computer with malware that hackers and …

I began the week alongside many strong women participating in the Women Run the World New York Half Marathon in Central Park. The following day, I watched in horror as the Boston Marathon was attacked by terrorists. In Boston, we witnessed acts of selflessness and heroism in our fellow Americans’ response to the attack. I hope you will join me in continuing to pray for the victims of this senseless act. Over the past few days, support for the bill …

This week the Senate spent several days debating and voting on the different amendments to the Senate gun-control legislation, S. 649.  I have long been a supporter of the Second Amendment and voted as I always have – to uphold the Constitutional rights of law-abiding American citizens.  I voted against the Manchin-Toomey Amendment, which failed, along with the Feinstein “Assault Weapon” Ban.  To read my full statement on the Manchin-Toomey amendment, click here.   During the debate on S. 649, …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was joined by 94 of his democratic colleagues in authoring a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee supporting full funding of the National Science Foundation (NSF) at $7.626 billion for FY 2014.  In the letter, the Members stressed the importance of the NSF as the only federal agency responsible for supporting education and research across science and engineering fields—a mission that is essential to developing a …

What is House Bill 451?  A bill filed by House Republicans that may make it harder for citizens to participate in elections.   How will House Bill 451 make it harder to vote elections? ·                                 Shortens early voting by a week ·                                 Eliminate early voting on Sundays ·                                 Eliminate same day registration ·                                 Restore partisan judicial elections ·                                 Eliminate straight-ticket voting ·                                 Change the order of the ballot  to benefit Republicans ·                                 On a clear partisan note, HB 451 makes it …

NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door is always open to you!  As always, thank you for your support!   NEWSLETTER INDEX Around the District and More Events Awards and Grants Legislative News Hear and See Legislative Live Daily If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click here —————————————————————————- AROUND THE DISTRICT AND MORE Halifax Woman of the Year   Senator Bryant and Brite Smilz …

This week the President presented his budget and it seems he has heard some of our concerns, however the slight improvements reflected in his budget are over-shadowed by the hundreds of billions of dollars in new spending programs at a time when we can’t even afford the government we already have. I have concerns with many aspects of the President’s budget, but one new proposal has me particularly concerned.  For the first time ever, the Obama budget is setting its …

The latest jobs report, released this morning, shows more people left the labor market last month than the number of new jobs created. Under the president’s policies, Americans continue to struggle to find work. Below you will find my full statement regarding these new unemployment numbers. Today’s weak jobs numbers underscore the urgent need for the president to approve the Keyston XL project. A new Pew Research poll shows wide public support for this project which would add thousands of …

PUBLIC HEARING ON VOTER ID THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013 at 4PM The NC General Assembly House Committee on Elections will hold a public hearing on proposed Voter ID legislation. The hearing will take place in 643 Legislative Office Building, 300 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC. The GOP House Voter ID bill: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/Bills/House/PDF/H589v0.pdf Democrats have proposed this bill: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/Bills/House/PDF/H253v1.pdf The GOP has filed this bill in the Senate: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2013/Bills/Senate/PDF/S721v0.pdf To sign up to speak, please click here.

NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door is always open to you!  As always, thank you for your support!   NEWSLETTER INDEX Around the District and More Events Awards and Grants Legislative News A Word of Thanks Hear and See Legislative Live Daily —————————————————————————— AROUND THE DISTRICT AND MORE Local Student Serves as Page in the North Carolina Senate The North Carolina Senate was honored recently to have …

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) applauded Nash Community College (NCC) for procuring a $1. 5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the Department of Commerce to construct the Corporate Training Wing of the NCC Continuing Education facility on the college’s Rocky Mount campus. The new training facility will bolster existing partnerships between NCC and the local business community to satisfy a growing demand for skilled workers in the areas of advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics. …

Last Friday, the Senate began voting on the 2014 federal budget, which I ultimately voted against.  While I was pleased that the Senate Democrats put forth their first budget in four years on the Senate floor, I believe the resulting product is irresponsible and detrimental to the American people.  The budget raises taxes by more than $1 trillion, but still manages to add trillions of dollars to the nation’s debt.  As I have said many times, we need a budget …

As always, it was a pleasure to be back in the Second District last week. I was thrilled to see more than 100 business leaders from the Second District attend the “Doing Business with the Federal Government Seminar” I hosted in Fayetteville on Tuesday. Representatives from several government agencies explained the process of contracting with the federal government and provided tips to navigating the bureaucracy. The speakers at the event explained that even with the sequestration, the federal government is …

Vance County and Warren County Legislative Meetings- Thursday, April 4th and Monday, April 8th   Community Legislative Update Senator Angela Bryant and Rep. Nathan Baskerville Thursday, April 4th at 6-8:00 pm Shiloh Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall) 635 S. College Street Henderson, NC   The purpose of this community update is to meet with Senator Angela Bryant and Rep. Nathan Baskerville and discuss issues and concerns that are of critical importance to the citizens of Vance county. Information will be provided …

This week, the Senate passed a continuing resolution to fund the government at current funding levels for the next six months.  I voted against this bill because I think current levels are too high and we need to decrease our federal spending, and not continue to kick the can down the road, burdening our economy with more debt.  Today votes on the Senate Democrat budget will begin.  I have filed several amendments to the budget, including an amendment to keep …

WASHINGTON, DC — Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will speak with multiple groups to discuss the impact of sequestration on the First Congressional District and applaud environmental preservation efforts in the state.  On Monday, Butterfield will travel to Kinston to speak to the students and staff of Sampson Alternative School.  While there he will discuss sequestration and the effects it will have on education.  Later in the day, Congressman Butterfield will tour AAR Cargo Systems Corp and meet …

Yesterday, I voted for a balanced budget. Chairman Paul Ryan’s 2014 Budget will set a responsible precedent by ensuring our government lives within its means.  Our families and businesses have to live and operate within their means and Americans expect our government to do the same.  This week, subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee held hearings on the effect of Obamacare on potential regulations and taxes on smartphones, tablets, and medical mobile apps. Also this week, I joined my …