DURHAM, NC — Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) placed a friendly wager with Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) on the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game tonight between the University of Wisconsin—Madison and Duke University. Rep. Pocan wagered a selection of Wisconsin cheese and beer while Rep. Butterfield wagered eastern North Carolina barbecue, slaw, and iced tea. “I’m looking forward to savoring Rep. Butterfield’s delicious barbecue after the Badgers beat the Duke Blue Devils tonight,” said Rep. Mark Pocan. “The Badgers …
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Small Business and Reining in Regulations
Photo of the Week: I enjoyed speaking to and taking questions from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas this week in Fayetteville. I provided an update on legislation that we have passed in the House — including The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act — and we discussed other issues facing small businesses. Weekly Update: After a long but productive several weeks in Washington, it was great being back home this week traveling the district, talking with …
White House Weekly Address: Reaching a Comprehensive and Long-Term Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program
In this week’s address, the President described the historic understanding the United States — with our allies and partners — reached with Iran, which, if fully implemented, will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and will make our country, our allies, and our world safer. The deal, announced on Thursday, meets our core objectives of cutting off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon. It is both comprehensive and long-term, and includes robust and intrusive …
White House: Preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
Yesterday, the United States, together with our allies and partners, reached a historic understanding with Iran. If fully implemented, this framework will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, making our nation, our allies, and our world safer. For decades, Iran has been advancing its nuclear program. When I took office, Iran was operating thousands of centrifuges — which can produce the materials for a nuclear bomb — and was concealing a secret nuclear facility. I made it clear that the …
Senator Richard Burr: Budget, Face The Nation, Obamacare
This week, the Senate made good on a promise made this past fall – we passed the Republican budget 52-46 after a thorough debate and amendment process. Over the last few years, Washington has continued to rack up debt, without ever checking to see whether we can pay government’s bill. Passage of a budget that balances in ten years is a critical step to getting our country in the right direction without raising taxes on American families. After hours of …
Reps. Adams, Butterfield and Price Urge Senators Burr and Tillis to Support Loretta Lynch for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) today sent a letter urging North Carolina’s two U.S. Senators to support Loretta Lynch, who is a North Carolina native, in her nomination for Attorney General. Senators Burr and Tillis previously announced their opposition to Lynch’s nomination. The Senate has yet to move forward with a vote on the floor on Lynch’s nomination and does not come back into session until April 13th. …
White House Weekly Address: Protecting Working Americans’ Paychecks
In this week’s address, the President highlighted the progress made protecting American consumers since he signed Wall Street reform into law five years ago, including an important new step taken by the independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this week toward preventing abuses in payday lending. The President emphasized his commitment to fighting to advance middle-class economics and ensure everybody who works hard can get ahead, while opposing attempts by Republicans both to weaken the CFPB and give large tax …
Butterfield Statement on Republican-Passed FY’16 Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican Fiscal Year 2106 Budget, which passed in the House today: “I’m dismayed that we find ourselves here yet again. The Republican majority, moments ago, passed their FY’16 budget which does little to address the concerns and needs of everyday Americans. Not only does their budget make drastic reductions in funding to important economic drivers such as education, research, and infrastructure, but it also …
Butterfield Remembers Legacy of Willie Bradshaw
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement today on the passing of Durham great, Willie Bradshaw: “I join the entire Durham community in expressing my deepest sorrow at the passing of Mr. Willie Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw is fondly remembered as an iconic athlete, coach, and educator, who committed his life to mentoring youth through sports and ensuring all kids had opportunities to reach their full potential. I have no doubt that his expansive legacy will …
White House: Ensuring the Highest-Quality Health Care
The Affordable Care Act has been crucial to increasing the quality of health care for Americans. Over the past five years, the law has worked to make sure that Americans are: Healthier after hospital stays Getting more time with their doctor when they need it Paying less in health care premiums Seeing their tax dollars go toward better investments in education, roads, bridges, and lower taxes See how the Affordable Care Act is improving health care for you, and learn …
Senator Richard Burr: New Website, Cybersecurity, Capital Tonight
Americans have unfortunately become all too familiar with the constant threat to their personal information from hackers. As the recent attacks on Target, Anthem Blue Cross and Sony illustrate, cybersecurity threats come from both here and abroad, and Americans’ most sensitive data is the target. Last week, I introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing this threat: the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (S.754). The bill, which is coauthored with Senator Dianne Feinstein, would create additional incentives to increase sharing of threat information while …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Two Bills Introduced This Week!
Photo of the Week I brought a little bit of the south to the halls of the Capitol this week! I picked these beautiful boots up as a belated birthday present to myself in Johnston County, North Carolina. Weekly Update This was a busy week legislatively as I reintroduced two important bills — one to protect Medicare cancer patients from sequester cuts and the other to shield our farmers from the effects of Obamacare. H.R. 1387, The Fairness for …
Butterfield to Join Dept. of Health & Human Services for Panel on Impact of Affordable Care Act on North Carolina Women for ACA 5th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, March 23rd, Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will join Dr. Pamela Roshell, Department of Health and Human Services Director for Region IV, for a roundtable discussion and celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the Patients’ Protections and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Joining in the celebration, which also marks Women’s History Month, will be key government and healthcare leaders who will discuss the Affordable Care Act’s success in North Carolina, and underscore what its passage means …
White House Weekly Address: It’s Time to Confirm Loretta Lynch
In this week’s address, the President called on Republicans in Congress to stop playing politics with law enforcement and national security and confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General of the United States. Loretta is an independent, career prosecutor who deserves to be confirmed as soon as possible. She has proven herself time and again throughout her 30-year career, yet come Monday, the amount of time her nomination will have languished on the floor of the Senate will total more than …
White House Recapping St. Patrick’s Day: A Green Fountain, Shamrocks, and the Prime Minister of Ireland
Tuesday, President Obama brought the Irish spirit to the White House in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. In their Oval Office meeting, President Obama congratulated Prime Minister Enda Kenny on the economic progress made in Ireland over the last several years. The President also recognized the tremendous investments made by both American and Irish companies that continue to improve our economy through trade. In celebration of St. Patrick’s day, the Prime Minister gave the President a pot o’ shamrocks and …
Senator Angela Bryant Legislative Update
Alert from the Office of Senator Bryant If you no longer wish to receive information from our office, please click here Website Community Programs Death Penalty Prisons / Jails Sentencing Juveniles Research March 13, 2015 Legislative Update Governor Releases Budget Overview Gov. McCrory released his 21.5 billion dollar budget this week and the legislature …
Senator Richard Burr: Cybersecurity, Today Show, Veteran Homelessness
Over the last few years, our country has been the victim of numerous cyber-attacks that have become increasingly more dangerous. Millions of Americans have had their personal information stolen. For years, both the business community and our agencies that keep our country safe have asked Congress for legislation that addresses these threats. I’m pleased to report thatyesterday, the Senate Intelligence Committee (SSCI) approved the “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015” (CISA) on a bipartisan vote of 14-1. This legislation, which …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Visiting Around the District
Photo of the Week I really enjoyed visiting with members of the North Carolina Home Builders Association. During our meeting, we had an opportunity to talk about the challenges that small business owners face and ways that Congress can work to ease the strains and stresses placed upon them. Weekly Update This week in the district, I had the opportunity to attend a grand opening of a new dialysis center in Harnett County. This new facility is called Fresenius …
White House Weekly Address: A Student Aid Bill of Rights
In this week’s address, President Obama laid out his vision for quality, affordable higher education for all Americans. Today, a college degree is the surest ticket to the middle class and beyond, but it has also never been more expensive. Everyone, from elected officials to universities to business leaders, has a part to play in making college affordable for all students. The President has already made historic investments in college education affordability, and earlier this week, he announced a Student …
Creating Hope Act Sponsors React to FDA Approval of Pediatric Cancer Treatment
WASHINGTON, DC – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced it has approved the first pediatric cancer drug due to the voucher program that became law under the Creating Hope Act. The drug, Unituxin, developed by United Therapeutics, designed to treat neuroblastoma, is only the third drug to receive initial FDA approval for a pediatric cancer in the last 20 years. The Creating Hope Act was signed into law in 2011, and was sponsored by Representatives Michael McCaul …