As we begin 2013, our country and state face many challenges. Creating jobs and reducing our national debt are two of my top priorities, and tackling them in a meaningful way will require political courage and cooperation from Democrats and Republicans. This year, I will keep working to find bipartisan solutions to our most pressing issues. In 2013, I also remain committed to providing first-rate constituent services to all North Carolinians. If you run into bureaucratic red tape, please know that the …
Category: NC Elected Officials
Congressman Butterfield Launches New and Improved Website
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced the launch of their new website, complete with new user-friendly tools to track Congressman Butterfield’s activities and communicate with his staff. “This new website is a vast improvement over the previous one,” said Butterfield. “The site is visually appealing and makes it easier for residents of the First District to stay up-to-date with the work I am doing both in the district and in Washington.” The redesigned …
Butterfield Applauds New State Representative Dr. Bobbie Richardson
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Dr. Bobbie Richardson to replace Angela Bryant as representative of the 7th district in the North Carolina House of Representatives: “Dr. Bobbie Richardson is an excellent choice to fill the state House seat representing Franklin and Nash counties. Over the years, Dr. Richardson has displayed extraordinary leadership in the field of education, and is a tireless fighter for the needs of children in …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: A New Beginning in the 113th Congress
Last week I was sworn in for my second term in the 113th Congress. I am excited to be serving as a new member on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and Subcommittees on Health, Oversight and Investigations, and Communications and Technology. In this newsletter, you will find information about the bill the House voted on this week to avoid the Fiscal Cliff and the reasons I was not able to support it. Also in this newsletter is information …
Butterfield Sworn In for 6th Term in U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today took the oath of office to officially begin his sixth term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving North Carolina’s First Congressional District. Butterfield said, “I am so pleased to have another opportunity to serve my fellow North Carolinians. I have never lost sight of what it means to be a Congressional representative. For eight years, the people of eastern North Carolina have trusted me to be their …
Gov. Perdue Issues Pardon of Innocence for Wilmington 10
Gov. Bev Perdue today signed a Pardon of Innocence for the Wilmington 10 and issued the following statement: “I have spent a great deal of time over the past seven months reviewing the pardon of innocence requests of the persons collectively known as the Wilmington Ten. This topic evokes strong opinions from many North Carolinians as it hearkens back to a very difficult time in our state’s past, a period of racial tensions and violence that represents a dark chapter …
State Treasurer Janet Cowell: My Best Gift
My best gift of the season came in the form of observations from several people that I respect noticing that I have changed, evolved, and grown in my office. The feedback means the world to me because it recognizes a lot of effort and growing pains during my first four-year term as North Carolina’s State Treasurer. More broadly, this provides hope that all of us have the capacity to do things differently, move outside of our comfort zones. Given challenges …
Senator Richard Burr: Fiscal Cliff
As regular readers of this newsletter know, the fiscal cliff has been the primary item on the agenda in Washington lately. I wish I had some encouraging news or updates to give you this week, but unfortunately, we still do not have a deal to avoid sending our economy off the cliff. While finding some sort of compromise is important, the issue is broader than simply avoiding the cliff. We are in this position today because our economy is in …
Butterfield on Passing of Wayne County Commissioner Jasper “J.D.” Evans
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the passing of Commissioner Jasper “J.D.” Evans: “I join with so many others in grieving the loss of an exceptional educator, public servant, and friend. Commissioner J.D. Evans’ dedication to education and the people of Wayne County inspired all who serve. Not only was he devoted to his community, but also to his family and church. I am truly saddened by his passing. My thoughts and …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Protecting America`s Future
In the debate over avoiding the “fiscal cliff,” an important point is not getting enough attention. When it comes to solving our debt, government SPENDING must be addressed. Until spending is tackled in a significant and meaningful way, we will remain on course to leave our children and grandchildren saddled with a huge burden of debt. In this newsletter you will find a chart prepared by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan that demonstrates just how big our spending problem is. …
Butterfield Issues Statement on Passing of North Carolina Senator Ed Jones
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield today released the following statement regarding the passing of North Carolina State Senator Ed Jones of Halifax County last week. “Today North Carolina mourns the loss of Senator Ed Jones, a remarkable public servant and friend. As a tireless advocate for rural communities, his service touched us all. Senator Jones was a gentle soul devoted to his family, church, and community. I am deeply saddened by his passing and my sympathies are with …
Butterfield Expresses Disappointed with Ambassador Rice Withdrawal as Candidate for Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement regarding U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrawal as a candidate for Secretary of State: “I am extremely disappointed to learn U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice has withdrawn as a candidate for Secretary of State. Ambassador Rice has served our country without flaw within the global community. As a seasoned diplomat and Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar, Ambassador Rice has effectively worked to build meaningful relationships with foreign nations. She has successfully …
Butterfield Sends Letters to OMB and CDC, Urging Protection of Minority Health Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joined more than 40 colleagues today to send letters to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging the protection of critical federal programs that address ethnic and racial health disparities. Such programs as the Area Health Education Centers and the Health Careers Opportunity Program remain vital to minority and underserved communities, but face significant budget cuts regardless of whether sequestration occurs. …
Butterfield Applauds Savings Generated by Health Care Law in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of Health Human Services that savings generated by the Affordable Care Act reached $5.1 billion. In North Carolina, Medicare beneficiaries have saved $149 million because of expanded Medicare prescription drug coverage gap known as the “donut hole.” Between January and October alone, 80,000 North Carolinians saved an average $640 on prescription drugs costs. During the same period, about 905,000 people with original Medicare in …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Three Important Subcommittee Assignments
This week marks the 71st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor – “a date which will live in infamy.” This day continues to remind us of the sacrifices made by those who came before us and that our freedom is not free. I am thankful for our brave members of the military and veterans everyday and am honored to represent them in the Second District. Last week, I was excited to learn that I had been appointed to the …
Senator Richard Burr Newsletter
Fiscal Cliff Update Another week has passed, and we are one week closer to going over the fiscal cliff with little progress being made in Washington. Last week, the President offered a proposal that included a $1.6 trillion tax hike that would hit more than just the wealthiest 2% of Americans and called for even more federal “stimulus” spending. This is not a plan that will help fix our economy, it is more of the same tax-and-spend policies that …
President Signs Butterfield and Bono Mack Bill to Extend Online Consumer Protections through 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Late yesterday, President Obama signed into law H.R. 6131, a bill to reauthorize the U.S. Safe Web Act of 2006. Introduced by Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) and Ranking Member G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), H.R. 6131 extends the Safe Web Act, a key consumer protection law, until 2020. “I am a strong supporter of granting the FTC the powers it needs to effectively protect consumers against fraud, whether originating here or abroad; so …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Energy and Commerce
This is a busy time in Washington as negotiations continue to avoid the “fiscal cliff” – a problem we will face if nothing is done to exend the Bush tax cuts that expire at the end of the year. There is also a great deal of activity and excitement leading up to the 113th Congress. This week, I was very happy to learn that I have been named to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the upcoming term. In …
Butterfield Congratulates Kinston Community Health Center on Grant Award
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) Friday announced the Kinston Community Health Center’s receipt of a $756,983 grant by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The grant will assist the health center in providing primary, preventative, and dental care to target populations, which include uninsured, underinsured, low-income adults, children and families, migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, minority populations, and people who are geographically or socially isolated. Congressman Butterfield expressed joy at the news. “The Kinston …