In his weekly address, President Obama discussed the goals he laid out in the State of the Union address to expand opportunity for all — so that every American can get ahead and have a shot at creating a better life for their kids. This anniversary episode, hosted by the President, coincides with this year’s State of the Union Address. We’ll take you behind the scenes and on the road to speak directly with Americans like you about your lives …
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Butterfield’s Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement regarding tonight’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama unveiled a bold agenda to create and expand opportunity for all Americans. In his speech, he touched on the pervasiveness of income inequality caused by stagnant minimum wages, shrinking access to education, and limited opportunities for upward mobility. “The top 1 percent of American households earn above $394,000 each year, while the top 50 percent only earn $35,000 …
White House: You should watch this
Tuesday night, millions of Americans watched President Obama deliver the State of the Union, where he shared his plan for making sure that all hardworking Americans have the opportunity to succeed. Because as the President said last night, “It is you, our citizens, who make the state of our union strong.” In case you missed it, you can watch the speech below:
White House State of the Union Tonight
Millions of Americans will watch President Obama deliver his State of the Union address tonight, and the folks who want to get the most out of the speech are watching on WhiteHouse.gov. Our enhanced version has the graphics and charts you need to get the most out of President Obama’s plan for 2014. That’s why more than 1 million viewers watched our enhanced version last year — and it’s why so many folks have already signed up to watch this …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: More Bad Obamacare News
On Wednesday, thousands braved the cold winter weather to join the March for Life in Washington, DC. I applaud those who participated and thank them for standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves. As your representative, I will continue the fight to protect the sanctity of human life. I was back in the district this week, and it was great to be home. On Wednesday I visited IBM in Resarch Triangle Park, where I participated in a roundtable …
White House Weekly Address: Taking Action to End Sexual Assault
In his weekly address, President Obama said that the Administration has taken another important step to protect women at college by establishing the White House Task Force on Protecting Students from Sexual Assault. An estimated 1 in 5 women is sexually assaulted at college, and the President said that we will keep taking actions like strengthening the criminal justice system, reaching out to survivors, and changing social norms so that all Americans can feel safe and protected as they pursue …
White House: In Six Days: State of the Union 2014
In six days, President Obama will head to the Capitol to lay out his plan for the upcoming year of action in his fifth State of the Union address on January 28th, 2014. White House Chief of Staff, Denis McDonough, previews all the ways you can get involved with the 2014 State of the Union. http://whitehouse.gov/sotu
Legislative Update from Senator Richard Burr
Last week, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the most detailed bipartisan report to date on the September 11, 2012, terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya. The Committee’s report presents a wide range of declassified findings that will allow the public to more fully understand the deteriorating security situation in Benghazi leading up to the attacks and the lack of State Department recognition of the danger to our personnel. This bipartisan report is a step forward in our understanding of …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Congressional Update; My Take on President Obama’s Visit to NC
The president came to North Carolina last week to talk about jobs, and the state of our nation’s economy. As I mentioned in my interview with WRAL this past week, I was taken-aback by the president’s implication that he was responsible for the great things taking place in our state—especially considering that our state’s government is entirely Republican-controlled. The true credit for North Carolina’s improving economic condition should be accredited to Governor McCrory and the Republican-led General Assembly—not the president …
White House Weekly Address: Making 2014 a Year of Action to Expand Opportunities for the Middle Class
In this week’s address, President Obama said 2014 will be a year of action, and called on both parties to help make this a breakthrough year for the United States by bringing back more good jobs and expanding opportunities for the middle class. This week, the President sat down for lunch with young organizers who are working to help implement the Affordable Care Act, hosted the President of Spain and the Miami Heat, traveled to the home of the Wolfpack …
2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Events
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: 2014 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY EVENTS IN HALIFAX, NASH, WARREN, WILSON, VANCE, EDGECOMBE COUNTIES and SURROUNDING AREAS Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 – 12pm – Ridgeway Baptist Church’s MLK Program – Sen. Angela Bryant will be the keynote speaker at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 156 Wycoff Rd, Norlina, NC., in Warren County. For more information call the church at 252-456-3626. HALIFAX COUNTY EVENTS Monday, January 20, 2014 – 10:00am – Oak Grove …
Butterfield Cheers North Carolina Central University’s Receipt of a $5 Million Grant from the National Science Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) today cheered North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, North Carolina for receiving a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue development of its Computational Center for Fundamental and Applied Science and Education, known as NSF-CREST. The grant will help to improve research opportunities for students and solidify NCCU as one of the world’s preeminent research universities. “Never has education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics been as important …
White House: A Wide Bandgap What?
Wednesday, President Obama visited Raleigh, NC to talk about making the area a magnet for the good, high-tech manufacturing jobs, as a manufacturing innovation hub. The hub will develop “wide bandgap semiconductors” — that use 90% less power than conventional ones, and will make everything from cell phones to electric cars smaller, faster, and cheaper. Hidden inside nearly every modern electronic is a technology — called power electronics — that is quietly making our world run. Yet, as things like …
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Elects Johnson Chairman of the Board
Joretha G. Johnson has been elected chairman of Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors at its meeting in December. Johnson is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and a former plant manager at Proctor & Gamble/IAMS in Henderson. She is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in polymer engineering and science as well as a Master of Science degree in positive organizational development. She also received an executive certificate in Nonprofit Leadership at Duke …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Protecting Americans from Obamacare Security Breaches
This first full week of 2014 was a busy one in the House! While the new year brings up many new legislative topics, Obamacare is one issue that continues to remain at the forefront of my agenda, as it remains a persistent problem. The Washington Post published yet another report this week regarding the software problems that continue to plague the healthcare.gov website. This time around, the problems have resulted in more than 100,000 Americans who are eligible to enroll …
Butterfield, Price to McCrory: 300 day delay of NC-12 Special Election ‘Unacceptable and Unprecedented’
WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) have written North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory urging him to reconsider his decision to delay the special election for the 12th Congressional District for more than 300 days and to adopt an alternative timeline to cut the period of vacancy by several months. The Representatives write that the Governor’s decision is unacceptable and unprecedented, and that it deprives the district’s residents of their constitutionally guaranteed right of representation. …
White House Weekly Address: Ensuring 2014 is a Year of Action to Grow the Economy
In this week’s address, President Obama calls 2014 a year of action, which should start with Congress quickly passing emergency unemployment insurance for the 1.3 million Americans who lost this vital lifeline as they fight to find jobs and make ends meet. This week, President Obama called on Congress to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than a million Americans, and announced the first five of what will be 20 Promise Zones to help change the odds for kids, as …
New Health Insurance Options – Jan. 2014
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITH NEW HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS, NEW CONSUMER PROTECTIONS Today is a new day for the millions of Americans who finally have the security that comes from quality, affordable health coverage. And those who already have health insurance will have better, more reliable coverage than ever before. From now on, insured Americans won’t be forced to put off a check-up or worry about going broke if they get sick. While there is …
White House: What’s a Polar Vortex?
Want to know more about the frigid blast of air that’s been sweeping the country this week? Dr. John Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has got answers for you.
Senator Angela Bryant Newsletter – Scholarships – Re-Entry Conf. – Dropout Grant – Rural Leader Institute
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: Golden LEAF Scholarship Programs Since its inception, the Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded over $29.9 million to help more than 10,100 students from rural North Carolina attend the state’s colleges and universities. Scholarships are available to students from qualifying counties, who demonstrate financial need, to help them attend college at participating North Carolina public or private institutions or community colleges. See information on the two scholarship programs below: Golden LEAF Scholars Program to attend NC …