Today President Obama invited the White House Press Corps to the East Room for one last news conference as his first term comes to an end. Before taking questions from the assembled journalists, the President took a moment to reflect on the past four years, and look ahead to his agenda for the next term. President Obama today invited the White House Press Corps to the East Room for one last news conference as his first term comes to an end. …
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Butterfield Mourns the Loss of NCCU’s Brooklyn T. McMillon
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today expressed condolences to the family of Brooklyn T. McMillon, a dedicated and long-serving employee of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). A two-time alumnus of NCCU, McMillon served the university for more than 60 years as an instructor, director, registrar, historian, and as chair of health education. Butterfield released the following statement regarding McMillon’s death: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Brooklyn McMillon. I fondly remember him as …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: We Have a Spending Problem
Washington doesn’t have a revenue problem — it has a spending problem. To illustrate just how serious the problem is, below you will find a chart prepared by House Republicans that shows how dramatically our national debt has increased over the past 4 years. Also in this newsletter, you will find links to a couple of articles that have appeared this week regarding the Medical Device Tax and costs of Obamacare. Please share this newsletter with your friends and family …
White House Weekly Address: Ending the War in Afghanistan and Rebuilding America
President Obama hosted Afghan President Hamid Karzai this week at the White House for talks on the partnership between our two nations and the role of U.S. troops in that country. In this week’s address, President Obama discusses how we will end the war in Afghanistan and how our goal of ensuring that al Qaeda never again uses Afghanistan to launch attacks against America is within reach. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at …
Senator Kay Hagan: In 2013, Constituent Services will Continue to be a Top Priority
As we begin 2013, our country and state face many challenges. Creating jobs and reducing our national debt are two of my top priorities, and tackling them in a meaningful way will require political courage and cooperation from Democrats and Republicans. This year, I will keep working to find bipartisan solutions to our most pressing issues. In 2013, I also remain committed to providing first-rate constituent services to all North Carolinians. If you run into bureaucratic red tape, please know that the …
White House: Working Together to Prevent Gun Violence
Right now, Vice President Biden is leading an effort to develop a new set of policies to reduce gun violence and prevent tragedies like the shooting in Newtown Conn. Yesterday, as part of that work, the Vice President met with victims’ groups and gun safety organizations at the White House. Following those meetings, the Vice President held conference calls with governors of both parties, and state and local elected leaders from across the United States. The Vice President listened to the …
Congressman Butterfield Launches New and Improved Website
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced the launch of their new website, complete with new user-friendly tools to track Congressman Butterfield’s activities and communicate with his staff. “This new website is a vast improvement over the previous one,” said Butterfield. “The site is visually appealing and makes it easier for residents of the First District to stay up-to-date with the work I am doing both in the district and in Washington.” The redesigned …
White House: When Discussing the Second Amendment, Keep the First in Mind Too
By Jay Carney White House Press Secretary Let’s not let arguments over the Constitution’s Second Amendment violate the spirit of its First. President Obama believes that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. However, the Constitution not only guarantees an individual right to bear arms, but also enshrines the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press — fundamental principles that are essential to our democracy. Americans may disagree on matters of public policy and express …
Butterfield Applauds New State Representative Dr. Bobbie Richardson
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Dr. Bobbie Richardson to replace Angela Bryant as representative of the 7th district in the North Carolina House of Representatives: “Dr. Bobbie Richardson is an excellent choice to fill the state House seat representing Franklin and Nash counties. Over the years, Dr. Richardson has displayed extraordinary leadership in the field of education, and is a tireless fighter for the needs of children in …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: A New Beginning in the 113th Congress
Last week I was sworn in for my second term in the 113th Congress. I am excited to be serving as a new member on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and Subcommittees on Health, Oversight and Investigations, and Communications and Technology. In this newsletter, you will find information about the bill the House voted on this week to avoid the Fiscal Cliff and the reasons I was not able to support it. Also in this newsletter is information …
White House Weekly Address: Working Together in the New Year to Grow Our Economy and Shrink Our Deficits
In this week’s address, President Obama talks about the bipartisan agreement that Congress reached this week which prevented a middle-class tax hike, congratulates the newly sworn-in members of Congress, and looks forward to working with the new Congress in the new year to continue to grow our economy and shrink our deficits in a balanced way. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President spent several days in …
Butterfield Sworn In for 6th Term in U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today took the oath of office to officially begin his sixth term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving North Carolina’s First Congressional District. Butterfield said, “I am so pleased to have another opportunity to serve my fellow North Carolinians. I have never lost sight of what it means to be a Congressional representative. For eight years, the people of eastern North Carolina have trusted me to be their …
White House: Seven things you need to know about this tax deal
This week, Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. That means middle-class families won’t see an increase in their income tax rates. We’ve avoided the fiscal cliff. President Obama will sign the legislation soon. Last night, he described the agreement as, “one step in the broader effort to strengthen our economy and broaden opportunity for everybody.” “Under this law, more than 98 percent of Americans and 97 …
Gov. Perdue Issues Pardon of Innocence for Wilmington 10
Gov. Bev Perdue today signed a Pardon of Innocence for the Wilmington 10 and issued the following statement: “I have spent a great deal of time over the past seven months reviewing the pardon of innocence requests of the persons collectively known as the Wilmington Ten. This topic evokes strong opinions from many North Carolinians as it hearkens back to a very difficult time in our state’s past, a period of racial tensions and violence that represents a dark chapter …
State Treasurer Janet Cowell: My Best Gift
My best gift of the season came in the form of observations from several people that I respect noticing that I have changed, evolved, and grown in my office. The feedback means the world to me because it recognizes a lot of effort and growing pains during my first four-year term as North Carolina’s State Treasurer. More broadly, this provides hope that all of us have the capacity to do things differently, move outside of our comfort zones. Given challenges …
White House Weekly Address: Congress Must Protect the Middle Class from Income Tax Hike
President Obama urges Congress to meet its deadlines and responsibilities, protect the middle class from an income tax hike, and lay the groundwork for future progress on more economic growth and deficit reduction. Welcome to the “Best of the West (Wing Week)!” That’s right, folks, West Wing Week took some time over the holidays to reflect on a busy year in video, and to bring you some highlights from the archive. But first, a quick wrap up of the President’s …
Senator Richard Burr: Fiscal Cliff
As regular readers of this newsletter know, the fiscal cliff has been the primary item on the agenda in Washington lately. I wish I had some encouraging news or updates to give you this week, but unfortunately, we still do not have a deal to avoid sending our economy off the cliff. While finding some sort of compromise is important, the issue is broader than simply avoiding the cliff. We are in this position today because our economy is in …
White House Holiday Greetings
Go behind the scenes as volunteers decorate the White House for the holidays. See Bo inspect the decorations, the 2012 White House Menorah, holiday ginger crinkles recipe from the White House pastry chef and more at www.whitehouse.gov/holidays The First Lady Reads “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” White House Time-Lapse: The 2012 Gingerbread Dough White House
White House Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend a Holiday Greeting and Thank our Troops for their Service
n this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank our brave troops and their families for their service. The President and First Lady ask the American people to visit JoiningForces.gov to find ways to honor and support our veterans and military families, and say that we must all come together, as we always do, to care for each other during this holiday season. Welcome to the West Wing …
White House: Get the Facts about House Republicans’ ‘Plan B’
With tax cuts for middle-class families set to expire soon, Republicans in Congress have proposed legislation known as “Plan B” that not only raises taxes on 25 million middle-class families, but cuts taxes for households making more than $1 million each year. We’ve put together a graphic to help explain what’s in the proposed legislation. Check it out: President Obama has put forward a proposal that addresses both taxes and spending and is good for American families, the economy, and …