Volume 10, Issue XI Tuesday, February 3, 2015 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! NEWSLETTER NEWS Bryant’s Committees and Offices for 2015-2016 Session Around the District and More: Events; Free …
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Reps. Castor and Butterfield Introduce Legislation to Boost America’s Commitment to Medical Research
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the Permanent Investment in Health Research Act to remove medical research funding from the political whims of congressional budget battles and place the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on more certain footing. Flat funding and cuts to NIH are eroding America’s global competitive edge and costing high-paying jobs across the country. The Permanent Investment in Health Research Act seeks to shield medical research funding from the mindless austerity of Congressional …
Senator Richard Burr: Repealing Obamacare, Veteran Suicide, and Special Report with Bret Baier
This week, I introduced the Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment (CARE) Act with my congressional colleagues Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), and House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.). The Patient CARE Act is the first bicameral legislative plan that repeals Obamacare and replaces it with common-sense, patient-focused reforms that reduce health care costs and increase access to affordable, high-quality care. North Carolinians have found out the hard way what is in Obamacare — broken promises in the form …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Repealing and Replacing Obamacare
Video of the Week: This week I spoke in support of H.R. 596, a bill advocating the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. This law has been a disaster for so many of you back home, and I assure you that I remain diligent in my efforts to create a replacement plan and provide relief for all. Click here or on the video above watch my full speech. This week, the president released yet another disappointing budget proposal. We are now …
White House: Here’s what 10 people told the President about their health care
As House Republicans are voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act — today actually marks more than 50 times they’ve voted to repeal or undermine it — the law continues to help and save the lives of millions of Americans. Thanks to ACA, countless people have been able to get regular checkups at the doctor, fix life-threatening health problems, and not experience financial ruin as a result. A number of people who have benefited from the law have written the …
White House Weekly Address: Everyone Who Works Hard Should Get Ahead
In this week’s address, President Obama highlighted the progress our economy has made, with more than 3.1 million jobs created in 2014 — the best year for job growth since the late 1990s. America has come a long way, and with the right policies, we can continue to grow our economy into one where those who work hard can get ahead. That’s why, earlier this week, the President released a budget proposal focused on middle-class economics — the idea that …
Congressman Butterfield Video Statement on Black History Month
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White House: Look Inside the President’s Budget
In case you missed it, the President released his budget for fiscal year 2016 this morning. Today, we’re able to communicate with more Americans than ever before, which means our budget presentation looks like a little different than it did decades ago. From the budget now being easier to navigate and share online, to our interactive way to actually “see” the budget, this year’s budget is much different than those of years past. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/02/02/five-new-things-about-the-fy2016-budget This is our nation’s first open-sourced …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Fighting to End Human Trafficking
Video of the Week: Earlier this week I spoke on the House floor about why it is so important that Congress address the heinous crime that is human trafficking. My bill, the Trafficking Awareness Training for Health Care Act of 2015, will train healthcare workers to identify and recognize signs of abuse so that they can intervene on the patients’ behalf early-on. I am thrilled to report that H.R. 398, my bill to fight human trafficking, passed the House …
White House Weekly Address: A Path Towards a Thriving Middle Class
In this week’s address, the President described the progress our economy has made, laying a foundation for a future that prioritizes middle-class economics. This week, the President will send a budget to Congress centered on the idea that everyone who works hard should have the chance to get ahead. His plan will reverse harmful sequestration cuts and instead make paychecks go further, create good jobs here in the United States, and prepare hardworking Americans to earn higher wages. The President …
Reps. Guthrie, Butterfield, Young & Kind Reintroduce Bill to Increase Access to Health Care in Underserved Areas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Congressman G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Congressman Todd Young (R-IN), and Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) joined together to introduce H.R. 592, which will allow Medicare to reimburse pharmacists in medically underserved communities for certain health care services. The bipartisan legislation, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, was supported by 123 bipartisan cosponsors during the 113th Congress. “Whether it’s to inquire about medication, potential side effects, or discussing other ailments and complications, many …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Responding to the President’s State of the Union Address
Video of the Week: This week, I had the honor of speaking on behalf of H.R. 7 — as it is conservative legislation that advances the pro-life cause and guarantees that no taxpayer dollars are spent funding abortion. I will continue to This week started with a bang, as President Obama attended a joint session of Congress to give his annual State of the Union. This was the seventh time he has addressed the American people and the …
Senator Richard Burr: SOTU, Meals on Wheels, and Child Care
This week the President gave his State of the Union speech – it was filled with words about working together and bipartisanship and yet, in the two weeks leading up to the State of the Union, he threatened to veto multiple bipartisan initiatives without ever seeing legislative text. The President began the year with an opportunity to work with Congress on policies that would help restore economic prosperity to our nation but chose instead to double-down on more taxes, more …
White House Weekly Address: Middle-Class Economics
In this week’s address, the President shared his plan, outlined in his State of the Union address earlier this week, to give hardworking families the support they need to make ends meet by focusing on policies that benefit the middle class and those working to reach the middle class. Through common-sense proposals like closing loopholes that benefit the wealthy and providing tax relief to the middle class, making two years of community college free for responsible students, strengthening paid leave …
White House: President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union
Those were a few of President Obama’s final words as he finished delivering his sixth State of the Union address moments ago. He spoke not just about where we are as nation, but where we’re going. This is a speech you don’t want to miss — so if you didn’t see it live, make sure you watch the full enhanced version now.
Butterfield Statement on the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “There’s no denying that the country continues to make great gains. Over the past six years, President Obama and Congressional Democrats have together delivered the longest stretch of economic and job growth in this nation’s history; made accessing health care affordable, easier, and transparent; and safeguarded the American people by enacting strong financial reforms. However, the President’s …
White House MLK Day: Serving and Reflecting
Honoring the life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Obama issued a proclamation commemorating today’s holiday, and encouraged all Americans to carry on Dr. King’s legacy through their own service. This afternoon, the President and the First Lady took part in a community service project at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, while the Vice President and other senior Administration officials participated in service projects across the country. Watch the President’s remarks on the holiday, …
Senator Richard Burr: Gitmo, Agent Orange, and Sunday Shows
Last week I introduced legislation with Senators Ayotte, McCain, and Graham that would restrict transfers of detainees from Guantanamo Bay in order to best protect Americans and our national security. The Detaining Terrorists to Protect America Act of 2015 would suspend international transfers of high and medium risk detainees, prohibit transfers of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen, extend the current prohibition on transfers to the U.S., and increase transparency regarding risk assessments of the remaining Guantanamo detainees. Instead of working with …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Providing Real Solutions for Everyday Americans
Video of the Week: I talked with Loretta Boniti, Senior Political Reporter, News 14 Carolina about the great opportunity we have in the 114th Congress to move forward on jobs, health care, veterans and other important issues to provide real solutions for the American people. Click here or on the photo above to view the interview. America’s New Congress got off to a great start last week and continued with a flurry of activity this week in the House. …
White House Weekly Address: The State of the Union Is This Tuesday
In this week’s address, the President recounted the stories of letter writers from around the country who will be joining him when he delivers his annual State of the Union address this Tuesday: Carolyn, who was able to expand her small business through a Small Business Administration loan, and this year raised wages for their hourly employees; Jason, a wounded warrior who served in Afghanistan and is now back home with his wife and first daughter, born in November; and …