Today, before delivering remarks on the economy, President Obama gave a brief statement about the tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard: I’ve been briefed by my team on the situation. We still don’t know all the facts, but we do know that several people have been shot, and some have been killed. So we are confronting yet another mass shooting — and today, it happened on a military installation in our nation’s capital. It’s a shooting that targeted our …
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Fighting Obamacare
This week, we observed the 12th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, reminding us that we must remain vigilant to protect the freedoms we enjoy and never forget the sacrifices made by so many to protect them. As I returned to Washington this week, many of the same issues remained at the forefront of our work in Congress. We continued to see examples of the negative effect of Obamacare in daily news reports and I continued my fight to make …
White House Weekly Address: Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria
President Obama follows up on his speech to the nation on Tuesday and describes the possibility for a diplomatic solution in Syria, partially because of the credible threat of U.S. military force. This week, the President represented the US at the G20 in St. Petersburg, addressed the nation on the ongoing crisis in Syria, and honored the 12th anniversary of September 11th at the Pentagon and with a service project, while the Vice President highlighted infrastructure improvements and the First …
Butterfield Applauds $1.4M Economic Development Grant for Washington, N.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding a $1.4 million investment grant to the city of Washington, N.C. to support critical disaster recovery and resiliency efforts in the state. This EDA investment grant will fund water infrastructure improvements to increase the city’s ability to withstand weather emergencies in historic downtown Washington, an area severely impacted by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Specifically, the grant will fund replacement …
Butterfield Denounces Unwarranted and Abusive Investigation of Organizations Receiving Health Care Reform Navigator Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement before a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Affordable Care Act, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) denounced the actions of Committee Republicans that sent an unwarranted investigative letter to 51 community organizations that received Navigator grants to help uninsured Americans enroll in the healthcare exchange authorized under the new healthcare law. “There has been no indication or evidence of any kind that any Navigator grantees have misappropriated or misused grant …
Butterfield Joins NC Congressional Delegation to Host ‘Taking Care of Business’ Summit, Monday and Tuesday
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help North Carolina businesses get a leg up in a difficulty economy, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) has joined his fellow members of the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to host the annual “Taking Care of Business” North Carolina Business and Economic Development Summit on September 9 and 10. The two-day summit will connect North Carolina businesses with congressional leaders, administration officials, and others to discuss current issues affecting the economy and the business …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Standing Against Obama’s War
This week, I conducted several constituent listening events in different parts of the district, while also monitoring recent developments in Syria. Thanks to all of you who shared your concerns with me regarding the situation in Syria through phone calls, emails and comments on my social media sites. At the end of this newsletter you will have another opportunity to share your thoughts on Syria through a survey I hope you will complete. At this time, I cannot support military …
White House Weekly Address: Calling for Limited Military Action in Syria
In his weekly address, President Obama makes the case for limited and targeted military action to hold the Assad regime accountable for its violation of international norms prohibiting the use of chemical weapons. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and beyond. This week, the President continued to address the conflict in Syria, met with Baltic Leaders, and embarked on a three day trip to Sweden and Russia. That’s August 30th …
Butterfield Cheers TIGER IV Grant to Complete Center Streetscape and Union Station Projects in Goldsboro
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today cheered the U.S. Department of Transportation’s award of a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) IV grant to the city of Goldsboro. The much-needed $10 million grant will be used to complete the Gateway Transfer Center Project, the Center Streetscape Project, and the Goldsboro Union Station Multimodal Transportation Facility, all already underway. “This award is the culmination of many years of efforts to fund this project,” said Butterfield. “This investment in …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: August in the District
As I’ve traveled throughout the district this month, I’ve heard from so many business leaders, healthcare professionals, individuals and families about their confusion and concern over Obamacare. In Sanford this week, I held the second annual meeting of my Healthcare Advisory Council where I heard from constituents in many different areas of the healthcare industry. Also this week, I participated in an energy roundtable at South River Electric Membership Corporation in Dunn and I toured Chandler Concrete Company and a …
White House: Labor Day
As a nation, we celebrate Labor Day to recommit ourselves each year to the idea that everyone who works hard in America has a chance to get ahead. It’s a goal that motivates President Obama every single day. It’s why he’s fighting for a better bargain for the middle class. Getting ahead means a good education and a home of your own. It means health care when you get sick and a secure retirement even if you’re not rich. Above …
President Obama Marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
President Obama delivers remarks at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Butterfield to Spotlight Economic Development, Veterans, and Civil Rights, This Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will spotlight economic development and veterans in the First Congressional District before returning to Washington, D.C. to officially commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Today, Congressman Butterfield will give brief remarks at the Roanoke Electric Cooperative district meeting in Aulander, North Carolina on the importance of safe, reliable, and affordable energy. Later, Butterfield will present a proclamation of recognition from the U.S. Congress to local hero, …
Butterfield Speaks with MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry on NC Voter ID Laws and March on Washington Anniversary
WASHINGTON, DC – On Sunday, MSNBC aired a brief discussion between its host Melissa Harris-Perry, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX-18) on the aggressive efforts to disenfranchise voters in both North Carolina and Texas. The group also discussed the upcoming anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. In case you missed it, see the video below. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy http://Butterfield.House.Gov
New Laws for NC Public Charter Schools
New Laws for Public Charter Schools (adapted in part from information provided by NC Alliance for Public Charter Schools & directly from SB 337) From the office of Senator Angela Bryant: SB 337, signed by Governor McCrory on July 25, officially became law on August 1st. The property tax portion of the bill became effective July 1, 2013. A basic summary of the new law and the ratified version of the bill is below: Advisory Board: The primary intent …
President Obama, President Clinton and President Carter to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington on Wednesday August 28th
This Wednesday will mark 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the base of the Lincoln Memorial; a moment which served to punctuate a movement that changed America. To honor this occasion, President Obama will be joined Wednesday, August 28th, by President Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton, members of the King family and other civil rights leaders and luminaries at the Let Freedom Ring Commemoration and Call to Action …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t fall for latest corporate records scam
If you own or work for a business, don’t respond to an official looking mailing from a group called Corporate Records Service. Businesses across the state have reported getting the letter, which asks you to fill out an annual corporate records form and send $125 to an address in Raleigh by September 4. The letter includes references to state law on corporate records, which is enforced by the North Carolina Secretary of State. But the Secretary of State’s Office does …
White House Weekly Address: Making Higher Education More Affordable for the Middle Class
In his weekly address, President Obama notes that while college education has never been more important, it has also never been more expensive, which is why he proposed major new reforms this week to make college more affordable for middle class families and those fighting to get into the middle class. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, Bo took on the important role of big brother, the President …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmes: August in the District
I am always interested in hearing what constituents have to say about the issues of the day, and this past week I was able to talk with a great cross section of the district as I visited several counties. In the beginning of the week, I spoke at MCNC’s North Carolina Rural Broadband Initiative event at RTP and toured the Siemens facility in Cary. On Tuesday, I spent the day in Randolph County where I spoke to the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber …
White House Weekly Address: Working to Implement the Affordable Care Act
President Obama says we are on the way to fully implementing the Affordable Care Act and helping millions of Americans. Welcome to the West Wing Week. This week, we broke from tradition a bit and took to our social media networks to ask our followers about what they would like to know about everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.