WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) praised U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement for the funding 45 projects across North Carolina, including 15 in the First Congressional District under the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). “Today’s announcement from Secretary Vilsack is yet another example of the Obama Administration’s commitment to boosting economic development in rural communities and helping small businesses thrive in the First Congressional District,” said Butterfield. “These grants will …
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Attorney General Roy Cooper: Scammers target utility customers, threaten loss of power
Consumers are receiving calls that claim to come from their utility company, telling them that there is a problem with their account and they need to pay money immediately or risk having their power shut off. The callers use technology to fake their phone number, so when the call comes through the real utility’s name appears on your caller ID. Often the scammer uses a prepaid phone, making the calls next to impossible to trace. The latest version of this …
Hagan Proposes Pragmatic Roadmap to Fix the Broken Housing Finance System
Nearly five years have passed since taxpayers bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the entities at the heart of our nation’s broken housing finance system. Despite broad bipartisan agreement that the system needs to be fixed, Congress has yet to act. As I’ve traveled across our state in the wake of the financial crisis, I’ve talked to too many middle-class families who have struggled to stay in their homes and keep their heads above water. I’ve talked to too …
Butterfield Reacts to Enactment of North Carolina Voter ID Bill, Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) expressed his extreme disappointment with Governor Pat McCrory for signing into law House Bill 589, the Voter Information Verification Act, which makes sweeping and regressive reforms to voting laws in the state. In reaction to the bill’s enactment, Butterfield said, “Governor McCrory and his party members have destroyed the progressive reputation for voting inclusion this state has long held. With one stroke of his pen, McCrory has effectively reversed 30 years …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Serving the Second District
I’m so happy to be back home in the Second District this month! The Congressional recess provides me the opportunity to spend invaluable time listening to the concerns of the men, women and families across my district. Last week, I spoke to the Mary Stewart Lions Club in Dunn and visited the NC Defense & Economic Development Trade Show in Fayetteville. You’ll find some photos from those events below, and more information and photos on Facebook and Flickr. I also …
Newsletter from the Office of Senator Bryant
NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you! As always, thank you for your support! NEWSLETTER INDEX · Around the District and More · Grant Awards and Opportunities · Events · Legislative News · Hear and See Legislative Live Daily · Ethics Tip · A Note of Thanks —————————————————————————- AROUND THE DISTRICT AND MORE Youth Speaker Javan Richardson visits the General …
White House Weekly Address: A Better Bargain for Responsible, Middle Class Homeowners
In this week’s address, President Obama says that the housing market is starting to heal, and now it’s time to build on that progress by creating a better bargain for responsible, middle class homeowners. The President announced steps he will take to strengthen the housing market, and now Congress must act to help make homeownership a source of pride and middle class security for generations to come. This week, the President embarked on a two-day trip west, to Arizona and …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Helping Our Veterans
Last week began with an important event to help our veterans find jobs in the Fayetteville area. On Monday, my office hosted our second annual “Recruit-a-Vet” job fair and we were thrilled to have over 300 veterans, members of the military, and military spouses participate. As our economy slowly recovers, those looking for employment need all the help they can get and I was honored to be able to provide this opportunity to the men and women who have sacrificed …
White House Weekly Address: Securing a Better Bargain for the Middle Class
In this week’s address, President Obama tells the American people that his plan for creating a better bargain for the middle class builds on the progress we’ve made, fighting our way back from the worst economic recession of our lifetimes. This week, the Vice President and Dr. Biden wrapped up a trip to India and Singapore, the President announced a bargain for middle class jobs, welcomed the Huskies and the Giants, the American Legion, Girls & Boys Nation, the President …
Butterfield Offers Condolences on the Passing of Julius L. Chambers
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement on the passing of civil rights leader and former North Carolina Central University Chancellor Julius L. Chambers: “The loss of Julius Chambers will be felt across North Carolina and the civil rights community. As an attorney and educator, Julius enriched the lives of people nationwide, including my own. His dogged pursuit of fairness and equality helped to usher in an era of change. And his life’s work …
No Substitute for Good Teachers: Price, Butterfield to Introduce Bills to Keep Educators in the Classroom
WASHINGTON, DC – North Carolina Democratic Representatives David Price (NC-04) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) today urged their colleagues to support complementary bills they will introduce this afternoon to address two critical aspects of our national teacher shortage: improving teacher retention and attracting teachers to schools with the greatest needs. The representatives, whose districts both include portions of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, believe that recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers is a critical component of improving public education and maintaining our economic …
Hagan Supports Bipartisan Solution to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Low
North Carolina’s colleges and universities are among the finest in the nation, and our students are among the best and brightest. They are working their way through school or taking out loans to pay for college because they know it is an investment that will pay off in the long run — that will help them reach their goals, land a good-paying job and support their families. However, as a result of congressional inaction, interest rates on undergraduate subsidized federal …
House Unanimously Passes Butterfield’s Bill to Stop Counterfeiting of Collectible Coins
WASHINGTON, DC – Late yesterday evening, the House unanimously passed Congressman G. K. Butterfield’s (NC-01) bill, H.R. 2754, the Collectible Coin Protection Act. Under existing law, the Hobby Protection Act, it is unlawful to manufacture in the U.S. or to import into the U.S. for distribution in commerce any imitation coin or currency unless it is “plainly and permanently” marked with the word “copy.” The Collectible Coin Protection Act would extend the law to cover the commercial sale of an …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Stay Vigilant Against Home Repair Scammers
The recent roundup of home repair scammers who targeted seniors is good news for everyone except the scammers. These crooks will appear before a court to answer for their crimes, but not all scammers have been brought to justice yet. Family, friends, and neighbors can all play important roles in helping to protect the elderly. Take notice if work crews are knocking on doors in your area, making unsolicited pitches for home repair jobs. They often try to trick or …
White House: The First Cornerstone for the Middle Class
President Obama traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee yesterday to talk about the first cornerstone of middle class security: a good job in a durable, growing industry. He outlined his vision for an economy where everyone who works hard can get ahead, and his plan to make that vision a reality. Click here to see what the President had to say.
White House: An urban legend
An urban legend Recently, there have been some scattered news reports claiming that restaurants are reducing employee hours and limiting hiring because of Obamacare. There’s just one problem: It doesn’t add up. It turns out that restaurants aren’t limiting hours on average — they’re increasing them. And restaurants are hiring at a faster pace than expected. All of which to say that the Affordable Care Act isn’t restraining job growth for restaurants at all. We put together this animated chart …
Butterfield Announces Introduction of Senate Companion Bill to ‘WWII Merchant Mariner Service Act’
WASHINGTON, DC – At a press conference today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (CT) announced the introduction of the Senate companion bill to U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield’s (NC-01) World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act. Like the House bill, the Senate version, S. 1361, would also expand the very specific list of acceptable documents considered by the Federal government for Merchant Mariners who served during World War II when they apply for veterans’ status. “I look forward to working with …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Jobs Are Still My First Priority
I was very happy to see the President return his focus to jobs and the economy this week — an issue where House Republicans have been laser focused all along. All of us see and feel the pain which the Obama economy has caused — far too many American families and businesses have been devastated in the last few years alone. The numbers really show the extent of harm that this Administration has caused to our economy. When President Obama …
White House Weekly Address: A Better Bargain for the Middle Class
President Obama tells the American people about his speech at Knox College on Wednesday, where he discussed the cornerstones of what it means to be middle class, including having a good job, a home that is your own, quality education, a secure retirement, and affordable health care. This week, the President hosted the NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals, the President of Vietnam, pressed for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform, and laid out his vision of growing the economy from the …
Butterfield Offers Amendment to Protect Low-Income Communities from Environmental and Public Health Risks
WASHINGTON, DC – Late yesterday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was joined by Congresswoman Donna Christensen (USVI) in offering an amendment to H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013, to help protect vulnerable populations from the public health risks associated with the storage of and emission of coal ash residue from power plants and industrial facilities. The amendment would ensure that low-income families, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and workers at industrial facilities are better protected …