Category: NC Elected Officials

For those who missed Representative Baskerville’s Capital News 14 Tonight program on November 5th, below is the link to view the show. Baskerville recapped this past legislative session, and discussed his decision not to seek a third-term to the House of Representatives. Fast forward to minute 16:04 to go directly to the interview. http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/politics/2015/11/5/capital-tonight-nov–5–effect-of-2013-nc-tax-reform.html

Photo of the Week I lost a friend and a mentor Tuesday evening. North Carolina lost a dedicated and trusted public servant with the passing of Congressman Howard Coble. Mr. Coble was a true statesman who served the 6th District of North Carolina with honor, integrity, and humility. He will be missed.   Weekly Update This week, the U.S. Health Secretary confirmed news that many of us have been dreading – North Carolina is one state facing the steepest health …

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills authored by Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) to 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 as part of the six-year surface transportation bill by a vote of 363-64.  The House-passed surface transportation bill will now go to conference with the Senate and, if approved, both of …

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced H.R. 3937 to name the United States Courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina as the “Judge Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse.”  Randy Doub was an attorney in private practice before he was appointed as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina in 2006.  He was known as a hardworking, fair, and compassionate jurist, becoming the Court’s Chief Justice in 2007.  Sadly, …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina Congressman Howard Coble: “It is with a heavy heart that I express sadness over the passing of my friend and colleague, former Congressman Howard Coble.  During his Congressional career that spanned three decades, Howard was a strong voice and advocate for his constituents.  Before coming to Congress, Howard served in the United States Coast Guard, as assistant U.S. Attorney for …

Photo of the Week Our website underwent a face lift this past week, and we have a new design! My website provides a plethora of information for constituents including how to best contact me, receive help from a federal agency, request a flag to be flown over the United States’ Capitol and schedule a meeting with me. Please click here or the photo above to check out the new design and let me know your thoughts!   Weekly Update: There …

Did you know that IRS employees that don’t pay their taxes can still get bonuses from Uncle Sam? A review by the Treasury Inspector General found that IRS employees who are known tax cheats still received taxpayer funded bonuses. Report found that IRS tax cheaters received bonuses I think this is wrong. I’m working with a bipartisan group of senate colleagues to put a stop to it. This week, I introduced the No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act which would …

Last week, in a public ceremony, President Obama vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that funds our military. President Obama vetos military funding I am very disappointed in the president’s decision to veto this popular bipartisan bill. President Obama’s veto not only threatens the military readiness and security of our nation, but also represents a stunning rejection of the longstanding tradition of casting partisan politics aside to prioritize and protect the brave men and women in uniform who …

Last week, in a public ceremony, President Obama vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act, a bill that funds our military. President Obama vetos military funding I am very disappointed in the president’s decision to veto this popular bipartisan bill. President Obama’s veto not only threatens the military readiness and security of our nation, but also represents a stunning rejection of the longstanding tradition of casting partisan politics aside to prioritize and protect the brave men and women in uniform who …

Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced that the City of Wilson will receive a $10 million U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) award through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) VII grant program.  This grant is critic  al to the revitalization of and economic development in downtown Wilson, North Carolina.  This is the first TIGER grant ever received by the City of Wilson. The grant will help fund upgrades to U.S. Highway 301 and connect education and training facilities …

Photo of the Week: During my visit to Fort Bragg last Friday, I had the chance to eat lunch with some of the Green Berets who have benefitted from top-notch performance and rehab facilities on site. It is such an honor to be seated at a table with these men who train day in and day out to protect us.   Weekly Update: After months of hard work and bipartisan collaboration among members of the House and Senate, an agreement …

Photo of the Week After months of planning, it was wonderful to meet many of the employers and H.R. teams that attended our Fourth Annual Recruit-a-Vet Job Fair on Tuesday. We had 30 local employers on site to meet with veterans, answer questions, and assist in filling out paperwork. It was one of our most successful veterans fairs to date!   Weekly Update: One of my favorite activities that I host each year is the Recruit-a-Vet Employment Fair. As the …

Recruit-A-Vet Employment Fair This Week!   Weekly Update: On Tuesday my office will host our fourth annual “Recruit-A-Vet Employment Fair” for veterans, military service members and their families. The event will be held at Fayetteville Technical Community College Student Center, 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, NC from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Verizon, Patterson UTI Drilling, City of Fayetteville, Roadmaster Driving School, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and Kohler Furniture are just a few of the many local and global employers that …

This week, President Obama announced that negotiators have reached a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement between 12 countries, including the United States. While I believe that trade can open markets for American goods and services to be sold all over the world, the TPP is a bad deal for America. The Obama administration is rigging the system to pick winners and losers in favor of industries that he and his allies support. I cannot support a deal …

Video of the Week: This week on a POLITICO panel, “Policy Levers for Boomer Heart Health,” I discussed some of the ways we can address heart health through policy such as the 21st Century Energy and Commerce Cures initiative which expedites the development of life-saving cures and treatments. Click here to watch the panel discussion.   Weekly Update: At the start of this week, I led a letter to the Secretaries of two government agencies urging relief for our healthcare …

Senate Intelligence Hearing Last week, I chaired the third open Senate Intelligence Committee hearing of 2015. National Security Agency Director Michael Rogers testified on several key intelligence matters. When asked if private email servers, like the one used by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, could put national security in jeopardy Admiral Rodgers said that it “represents opportunity” and would be a “top priority for foreign intelligence services.” Pushing to Maintain the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg Senator Tillis and …

Photo of the Week   In the photo above, my husband Brent and I are at the White House Arrival Ceremony to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis.  I am so thankful to have been able to participate in this momentous event.   Weekly Update: It was an exciting week in Washington as Pope Francis visited the city and gave a historic address to a joint meeting of Congress. In addition to attending the papal address, it was an honor and …

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This may come as a surprise, but… due to ongoing legal wrangling, Same Day Registration during Early Voting and out-of-precinct voting on Election Day are in effect for the 2015 elections – at least until Federal District Court Judge Schroeder rules in the Monster Law case argued in Winston-Salem this summer. Same Day Registration is a critical, “fail safe” option for citizens who have moved across county lines, are new to the state of North Carolina, or have recently become …

Richard Burr Newsletter: New legislation including a Charlotte weather radar update, pandemic and bio attack preparedness, drugs for rare diseases, conservation, and a visit from some Wilmington guide dogs in training. Last week, Congress voted again to reject the President’s nuclear deal with Iran. I still firmly believe that this deal with Iran is not in the best interest of the American people, or our allies. It is a self-evident fact that Iran has a horrific record of complying with …