In this week’s address, the President spoke to the economic progress that our country has made — from 13 million new jobs created over the past five and a half years, to 17 states raising the minimum wage. Congress needs to do its part to continue to help grow the economy, but instead left town last month with a great deal undone. Congress failed to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank, which enjoys bipartisan support and is tasked solely with creating American …
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Visiting Patients in the Second District
Photo of the Week Photo by Tyler Douglas | The Daily Record This week, I toured Angier Dialysis in Harnett County where I was able to talk with health care providers and patients about the work they are doing. Scroll down to hear more about my visit to this Center. Weekly Update: The August District work period provides the perfect opportunity to visit with constituents and swing in local businesses and facilities. This week, I had the opportunity to …
White House Weekly Address: Continuing Work to Improve Community Policing
In this week’s address, the President spoke about the work the Administration is doing to enhance trust between communities and law enforcement in the year since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson. In May, the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing released their final report setting out concrete proposals to build trust and enhance public safety. And across America, local leaders are working to put these ideas into action in their communities. The President noted that while progress …
Senator Richard Burr: ABLE Act, IRS Targeting, Benefits to Veterans
Last week, I was pleased to see that the North Carolina General Assembly passed the ABLE Act, and it is now on its way to Governor McCrory for his signature. I am proud that our state is championing this important law for North Carolinians with disabilities and their families. Check out Winston Salem Journal’s story on the ABLE Act here. In Washington on Thursday, the Finance committee released a bipartisan report on the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of organizations applying for …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Ensuring Access to Screenings
Photo of the Week This picture is from my very first visit to Fort Bragg in March, 2011. Since then, I have continually fought on behalf of the brave men and women in my district. As the representative of Fort Bragg, including the 440th Airlift Wing at the Pope Army Airfield, military and national defense is of the utmost importance to me. For this reason, I have fought against the U.S. Army’s decision to deactivate the 440th Airlift Wing and …
White House Weekly Address: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Protecting the Right to Vote
In this week’s address, the President celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by underscoring the importance of one of the most fundamental rights of our democracy — that all of us are created equal and that each of us deserves a voice. The enactment of the Voting Rights Act wasn’t easy — it was the product of sacrifice from countless men and women who risked so much to protect every person’s right to vote. The President reminded …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Protecting Access to Healthcare
Photo of the Week I enjoyed talking with members of the Veterans Treatment Court of Harnett/Lee/Johnston County on Wednesday morning while they were in Washington attending the National Conference. From left to right are pictured Vernon Steward, District 11A District Attorney; Marsha Johnson, Clerk of the Superior Court–Harnett County; Chief District Court Judge Jacquelyn Lee; and LTC(R) Mark Teachey, Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator. Weekly Update This week, I am thrilled to introduce H.R. 3339, the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act. …
Butterfield Introduces Bill to Encourage Property Owners to Implement Energy Efficiency Measures in Residential Housing Units
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a bill to create a voluntary “Residence Star” program to encourage residential property owners to make energy-saving improvements to their residential housing units. Butterfield’s bill – H.R. 3322 – would direct the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a voluntary program where owners who make qualified energy efficiency improvements to their housing units would receive Residence Star certification. Property owners who receive the …
White House Weekly Address: Celebrating 50 Years of Medicare and Medicaid
In this week’s address, the President celebrated the 50th birthdays of Medicare and Medicaid, which together have allowed millions to live longer and better lives. These programs are a promise that if we work hard, and play by the rules, we’ll be rewarded with a basic measure of dignity, security, and the freedom to live our lives as we want. Every American deserves the sense of safety and security that comes with health insurance. That’s why the President signed the …
Baskerville July Newsletter
You may download Representative Nathan Baskerville’s latest newsletter here July 30 2015 newsletter.pdf
Congresswoman Renee Ellemers: Protecting Women and the Unborn
Video of the Week This Tuesday, I spoke on the House floor to voice great sadness and concern following the recent release of two videos exposing the illicit activities of Planned Parenthood. In one of the videos, a Planned Parenthood executive relates, casually and with gruesome detail, the mutilation of an unborn child for the harvest and sale of its organs. These videos send chills down my spine and make my stomach churn. As a nurse and a mom, I …
White House Weekly Address: Wall Street Reform Is Working
In this week’s address, the President spoke to the progress we have made in making our financial system stronger, safer, and more fair in the years since financial crisis. Five years ago this week, our country enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act — rules that have substantially reduced recklessness and abuse in our financial system that predated the crisis. As a result of Wall Street reform, our banks are less reliant on unstable funding and less …
Butterfield to Travel with President Obama and U.S. Delegation to Africa
WASHINGTON, DC — Thursday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) joined President Barack Obama aboard Air Force One on a historic six-day trip with other U.S. lawmakers to Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While there, the U.S. delegation will attend the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit and seek to accelerate economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve security on the African continent. Butterfield said, “I’m honored to join President Obama on this historic trip and in representing the United States as …
Senator Richard Burr: Funding for NC’s Poorest Students, Meals on Wheels, and Iran
This week, North Carolina’s students won big. I am very proud to share with you that two of my amendments to increase North Carolina’s education funding cleared the Senate. I’m beyond thrilled that North Carolinians will see a significant increase in education funding for our children as a result of these two pieces of legislation. For the future of our state, it is imperative that we do all we can to assist our students, regardless of background, in reaching high …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: No to a Bad Nuclear “Deal”
Video of the Week This week, I teamed up with members of the Republican Women’s Policy Committee to talk about national security on the House floor. I discussed the importance of funding a robust military presence, the impending threat of the Islamic State and the administration’s recent “deal” with Iran. Click here or on the photo above to watch the video. Weekly Update: This week, I learned that the Air Force Reserve Command has delayed the deactivation of the 440th …
White House Weekly Address: A Comprehensive, Long-Term Deal with Iran
In this week’s address, the President explained the comprehensive, long-term deal announced earlier this week that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This agreement cuts off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon, implements unprecedented monitoring and inspections of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, and ensures that if Iran violates these terms, the strict sanctions previously imposed on the country will snap back into place. This is a good deal that demonstrates that American diplomacy …
Butterfield Introduces Bill to Issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp in Honor of George Henry White
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced H.R. 3034, a bill to direct the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of George Henry White, the last African American to serve in Congress until 1929. “George Henry White was a persistent and thoughtful advocate for his constituents and all African Americans,” said Congressman Butterfield. “He relentlessly stirred the conscience of both his Congressional colleagues and all Americans to embrace racial justice and equality …
White House: The Iran deal
Tuesday, after two years of negotiations, the United States — together with our international partners — has achieved what decades of animosity has not: A comprehensive, long-term deal that will verifiably prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This deal shows the real and meaningful change that American leadership and diplomacy can bring — change that makes our country and the world safer and more secure. We negotiated from a position of strength and principle — and the result is …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Standing Up for Patients and Fighting Diseases
Video of the Week This week marked a significant milestone in the U.S. House of Representatives, as we passed nonpartisan legislation called the 21st Century Cures Act. For the last year, members of Energy & Commerce Committee have conducted discussions with patients and doctors to gain a better understanding of what needs to change in order to expedite the development and delivery of cures. Take a moment to listen to how this legislation would benefit every American, including a …
White House Weekly Address: Making Our Communities Stronger Through Fair Housing
In this week’s address, the President discussed a new rule announced by his Administration earlier this week to make it easier for communities to implement the Fair Housing Act. For nearly 50 years, the Fair Housing Act has prohibited landlords from turning away tenants because of race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and has made a big difference in this country. This week, the Administration announced new steps to provide communities with the tools they need to ensure that …