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A Government Shutdown Would Be Much Different This Time: Troops Would Not Get Paid
One of my Bragg contacts directed me to an Army Times article today that opened my eyes. If the Federal government were to shut down due to budget disagreements, likely next week, our troops will not be paid! This is much different from the 1995 shutdown when military personnel reported for work and were paid…
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Butterfield: Hunger Study Shows Enormous Needs in Eastern N.C.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield said a new national hunger study underscores the need for a strong nutrition safety net for North Carolina families that continue to struggle amidst the slow economic recovery. “For those of us working closely with people throughout eastern North Carolina, we know there is a difficult reality for…
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This is my dog after watching Charlie Sheen on CNN
For real…she was watching CNN and Charlie was on the tube! Having learned of his departure from CBS, the dog would not comment on the matter.
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Rocky Mount NC-Braswell Memorial Library Has Video Surveillance Camera in Public Restrooms.
I was emailed that Braswell Memorial Library has video cameras in the public restrooms. In fact, that is true. The picture above was taken today (Thursday, March 10, 2011) and according to the Library, it was installed over 6 months ago because of vandalism and as a way to ensure the safety of patrons. I…
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In the Wake of Two Local Football Players Suffering Serious Head Injuries, Butterfield Calls for Hearing on Football Helmets and Player Safety
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield has called for a hearing on how to reduce concussions and other head injuries to football players at all levels and ages. “Unfortunately, the health and safety of millions of children, young people and professional athletes is being put at risk even as they snap on the very…
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My Take On HB 2
It was a bad bill from the start. And, I’ve said so many time on a few different radio stations this week across NC. Although I never mentioned the “Constitutionality” of HB 2, I did state that North Carolina, with a 3.5 Billion deficit doesn’t need to spend money on litigating this matter. Yes, there…
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Perdue Vetoes HB 2
Press Release Gov. Perdue vetoes HB 2 This afternoon, just before 2 p.m., Gov. Perdue vetoed House Bill 2, "Protect Health Care Freedom." In signing the veto, the governor made the following statement: "I’m vetoing HB 2 for three reasons: first of all, House Bill 2 actually is contradictory to the federal constitution. A state…
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“Protect Health Care Freedom” HB 2:: Goes to Governor Beverly Perdue
Below is the NCGA link to the bill. Read it for yourself. After reading, a reasonable thinking person can gather an opinion on what this House is apparently spending their time doing. (and not doing!) http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2011/Bills/House/PDF/H2v6.pdf
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Keith Olbermann Takes New Job: You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down!
Keith Olbermann announced yesterday that he will become Chief News Officer for Current TV. He will host a one hour nightly primetime show on the network. Interestingly, Al Gore is the Chairman of Current TV. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/08/keith-olbermann-newshow-current-tv-news-officer_n_820198.html?igoogle=1
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Congressman Falls From Grace: Resigns On Same Day Story Breaks
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before…a story broke today about Rep. Chris Lee of New York regarding a “craigslist” incident with a woman…and the Congressman resigns on the same day. What does this say about the digital age we live in? What does it say about Rep. Lee? What is really interesting to…
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