Now that the excitement of the holiday season is over, Americans are collectively dreading a much less joyful occasion – tax season. Thoughts of the IRS may conjure images of accountants dutifully processing paperwork. However, recent investigations have uncovered misconduct at taxpayer expense. Did you know, that under current policy, an IRS employee that gets fired for misconduct can be rehired and continue working for the agency? A recent Inspector General Report found that employees who were fired for offenses …
Category: NC Elected Officials
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Delivering on Promises
Photo of the Week Since I first came to office, I have promised the Second District that I would work for a repeal of Obamacare and a patient-centered replacement plan. This week, House Republicans delivered on that promise. On Wednesday we voted to repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. On Thursday, House and Senate leadership signed this legislation and it went straight to the President’s desk. Weekly Update: Our first legislative priority of 2016 was to vote on a …
Butterfield Names New District Director, Reginald Speight
The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced Reginald Speight as its new District Director. He most recently served as Deputy District Director. Reginald succeeds A. Ray Rogers who retired after five years of service to the office. “Reginald has become an indispensable part of my team and I am excited for him to begin working in this new capacity,” said Butterfield. “Reginald brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will translate into a higher level of …
Senator Richard Burr: Working hard for NC
As 2015 draws to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to share information on some of this year’s legislative accomplishments. Over the last year, I successfully wrote a number of bills that have since become law. These new laws will enhance the lives of our veterans, help children from low-income families get better education and enable transportation improvements for high traffic corridors. I’m pleased that I delivered for North Carolina in 2015. Below are a few of the …
Congresswoman Renee Ellemers: A Year of Accomplishments
Photo of the Week Last weekend I spoke at the ?#?WreathsAcrossAmerica? Wreath Laying Ceremony at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. It was an honor to be in the presence of the military families, veterans and members of Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 NC there to make sure each veteran’s grave was respectfully honored. Weekly Update This past week marked our final legislative week of the 2015 calendar year. On Friday, we passed a budget that will fund the government for 1-year, …
N.C. Representative Baskerville Visits Local Schools
N.C. Rep. Nathan Baskerville took time from his busy schedule to visit several Vance County Schools on December 2. He is shown in first photo, standing at left, as he is greeted by students in Rose Jarrell’s class at Dabney Elementary. Joining him is Superintendent Anthony Jackson as Jarrell looks on. In the second photo, Baskerville talks with instructor Ben Arrington in a masonry class at Southern Vance High. Baskerville also visited with teachers and students at Pinkston Street Elementary and …
Representative Nathan Bakserville December 2015 Newsletter
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Closing Loopholes to Ensure Our Safety
Photo of the Week This week in the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing my bill, H.R. 4153 the Educating to Prevent Eating Disorders Act of 2015, was considered. In the photo above, Dr. Ovidio Bermudez, Chief Clinical Officer adn Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Services who testified in support of my bill. Weekly Update This week, the House continued its work to keep ensure the safety and security of the American people. We passed legislation that would …
Senator Richard Burr: Repealing Common Core
This week, the Senate passed historic legislation that puts an end to the Common Core mandate. The Every Student Succeeds Act liberates NC kids from the mandates of Common Core and the US Department of Education by giving the power to make decisions about a child’s education back to local communities. I fought hard for an important provision in the bill that will bring equity back to how federal education dollars are allocated. For too long, North Carolina has been …
Butterfield’s Two Transportation Bills Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, President Barack Obama signed into law two bills authored by Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) that designate several highways in eastern North Carolina as “future interstates.” The Route to Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Act (H.R. 2211) and Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) were passed by the House of Representatives as part of a five-year surface transportation bill earlier this month by a vote of 359 – 65. “Creating jobs and boosting the economy …
Senator Richard Burr: Time to clean up the IRS
Lois Lerner and others who targeted Americans based on their political beliefs have not faced repercussions for their actions. This week, I introduced the IRS Accountability Act of 2015 to make it clear that the IRS Commissioner can fire employees for this kind of misdeed. IRS official Lois Lerner targeted Americans based on their political beliefs Under the current policy, high ranking IRS officials can cheat on their taxes, lie to Congress, even threaten to audit people for personal gain …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers:Getting the Government Out of Education
Photo of the Week It was a pleasure to participate in the Washington Nationals’ “First Ladies” Breakfast where I joined Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Valerie Camillo, Chief Revenue and Marketing Office for the Washington Nationals and Wendy Morton, a partner at Grant Thornton, in a discussion about working across the aisle. Weekly Update: While time at home with my family during Thanksgiving was wonderful, it was great to get back to D.C. and dive in to the last month …
Butterfield to Host Town Hall to Discuss Jobs and Resources for the Unemployed
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will host a telephone town hall for residents of the First Congressional District to discuss jobs, help for the unemployed and underemployed, and re-entry programs for ex-offenders. Butterfield will also answer questions posed directly by his constituents. “Many of my constituents have not yet felt the positive impacts of our improving national economy,” said Butterfield. “Elevated levels of unemployment and underemployment have made it difficult for individuals and families living …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Happy Thanksgiving (and pumpkin cheesecake!)
Video of the Week: I wanted to take a moment and wish everyone in District 2 a Happy Thanksgiving. Take a quick minute or two to watch my Thanksgiving Message! Click on the picture above to watch. My Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! As you prepare some of your family’s favorite meals today, I wanted to share one of our own. Pumpkin cheesecake is a longtime favorite in the Ellmers’ household, so my …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Ensuring the Safety and Security of Americans
Video of the Week I spoke on the House floor Monday evening during a Special Order to express solidarity with France and to reiterate my commitment to destroying ISIS. The President’s passive approach has proven to be no deterrent to these Islamic extremists – and it’s time he implement a clear and comprehensive strategy to completely destroy ISIS abroad on their soil so that we aren’t fighting them on ours. Click here or on the photo above to watch this …
Senator Richard Burr: VOTE refugees and national security
The horrific terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday were a sobering reminder of the threats we face from those who wish to do America and her allies harm. That’s why it is reasonable and prudent to suspend the President’s plan to resettle Syrians in the United States until the American people are satisfied that this program is not being used by ISIS to gain access into the country. Our nation similarly suspended the refugee admission program after the September 11 attacks. …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers:Honoring Our Veterans
Photo of the Week It was an honor and a privilege for my office to work with Veterans Legacy Foundation to help Oscar Davis, Jr. receive the Bronze Star he earned while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment during WWII. This photo is from the award ceremony honoring him this week at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation in Fayetteville. More photos from the ceremony can be found below. Weekly Update One of my greatest joys and …
Butterfield Mourns the Loss of North Carolina Congressman Tim Valentine, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield today released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina Congressman Itimous Thaddeus “Tim” Valentine, Jr.: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, former Congressman Tim Valentine, Jr. For four decades, Tim served the people of North Carolina – first as a member of the General Assembly and later in the United States Congress where he represented our state’s Second Congressional District. He was a strong and …
Newsletter From The Office of Senator Angela R. Bryant
NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you! You are also invited to attend any and all Sessions and Committees. Visit the website for Session and Committee meeting times. As always, thank you for your support! WE SALUTE OUR VETS! HAPPY VETERANS DAY. WE APPRECIATE YOU. NEWSLETTER NEWS: EVENTS AROUND THE DISTRICT AND MORE THE MORE YOU KNOW, YOU’RE SURE TO …
Senator Richard Burr Fighting for our Veterans
Veterans Day is an opportunity to remember those who served. We must also remember that we serve our men and women in uniform. Our veterans deserve the best possible healthcare. In 2014, I authored the Veterans Choice Act with Sen. McCain and Sen. Coburn to ensure veterans get the care they need. The Veterans Choice Act gives veterans access to care outside of the VA system when the VA is unable to accommodate their needs. I take our responsibility to …