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Category: local Reps

  • North Carolina Filing Period Ends Today—Who’s running: A Tea Party Democrat and a DWI Convicted Lawyer

    Greenville—NC  Today at 12 noon the filing period to run for a political office in NC ends.   Well, that may end the filing period, but it signals the start of the campaign season.  An interesting season it will be, by the way:  a mix of all sorts—in all parties—will be running for various offices and…

  • Tea Party Snapshot: Why They Believe What They Believe

    Do you ever wonder why people believe in the Tea Party ideology? I’ve wondered.  And, I’ve spent time gathering information that may glean some light on why they believe what they believe.  Most anyone who considers themselves left of center could take this information and formulate strategy and talking point to change some minds.  The…

  • TO FRACK OR NOT TO FRACK IN NORTH CAROLINA

    Be advised: this particular blog post contains language some followers may find objectionable.  Discretion is advised.   (Now, doesn’t that make you want to click that much faster?  Tantalizing isn’t it?)  This isn’t an article about the pros and cons of fracking in North Carolina.  For the most part it’s a done deal; fracking will happen…

  • Rep. G. K. Butterfield Lashes Out On Republican Misuse of Power

    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…

  • Butterfield, CBC Discuss Jobs with Obama

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield met with President Barack Obama at the White House this week along with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss job creation and economic growth. “While the economy has added 2.1 million private sector jobs over the past 14 months, including more than 800,000 jobs since the…

  • Butterfield Urges Action on Vital Federal Jobs Training Program

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield today urged his colleagues to extend a federal program that helps workers displaced by changes in the global economy. “Without question, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers program has been effective and is greatly benefiting workers and the struggling economy in North Carolina,” Butterfield said. “Given the…