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| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-announces-five-service-academy-nominations | Pittenger Announces Five Service Academy Nominations | 2013-12-31 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 31, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER ANNOUNCES FIVE SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTMENTS CHARLOTTE - As the New Year begins, several students from the Charlotte area are set to start lives of service to their country. Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) is honored to announce five young men have received appointments to United States service academies for the coming year. Mr. Connor Calvin, a senior at Charlotte Christian School, will join the Naval Academy. "Every day I want to go to work leading people who seek to craft a better world for their families and liberate those under oppression," Connor stated. He is the son of Leigh and John Calvin, and lives in Matthews. Mr. Peter Hetzel, who is homeschooled and also attends Grace Academy, will be a cadet at West Point. Peter has two brothers in the Naval Academy, and joins them in a tradition of service. He is from Weddington, and is the son of Whitney and James Hetzel. Mr. Ethan Mead, a senior at Charlotte Catholic, wanted to join the Air Force Academy. "I want to be able to put all of my efforts into making not only the United States a better place to live," Ethan said, "but the rest of the world as well." The son of Delaine and Mark Mead, Ethan is from Charlotte. Mr. Mitch Renfrow, a senior at Providence Day School, plans to join the Air Force Academy. As a lacrosse goalie and Sunday school teacher, Mitch believes "the best leader must also be a good follower," and hopes to become an Air Force chaplain. From Charlotte, he is the son of Georgene and William Renfrow. Mr. Emory Walls, a senior at Providence High School, will join the Air Force Academy. Emory has been interested in aviation from a young age, since his grandparents gave him a copy of The Encyclopedia of Modern Aircraft for his second birthday. He is the son of Alison and George Walls, and is from Matthews. "By serving a cause greater than their own self-interests, each of these young Americans are embarking on an inspiring course which will make America p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-praises-etheridge-appointment-head-nc-fsa | PRICE PRAISES ETHERIDGE APPOINTMENT TO HEAD NC FSA | 2013-12-30 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement today after President Obama appointed former North Carolina Representative Bob Etheridge as the next North Carolina State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency. Bob Etheridge worked tirelessly in Congress to help farmers in his district and across North Carolina. A farmer himself, Bob will bring a wealth of practical and policy experience to bear as the State Executive Director of the FSA, a position that provides critical support to our state's largest industry. I applaud the Obama Administration for appointing not just a qualified individual, but a dedicated and diligent public servant. The Administration announcement is included below. We are pleased to make the following personnel announcement: Bob Etheridge State Executive Director (North Carolina), Farm Service Agency Bob Etheridge was born in Sampson County, North Carolina but spent all of his school-age years in Johnston County. He attended Cleveland School, a union school that housed grades K-12. He graduated with the class of 1959. The son of tenant farmers, Etheridge worked for two years after high school graduation saving enough money to enter Campbell College. In 1978, Etheridge was elected to the N.C. House of Representatives and served as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee from 1984-1988. He introduced the Basic Education Plan, which focused on providing millions of dollars to the public school budget for North Carolina and establishing a core curriculum for all students in K-12, in both rural and urban areas of the State. In 1988, Etheridge was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, becoming the first non-educator since 1856 to hold that post. In eight years as superintendent, Etheridge quickly cut the state bureaucracy in the Department of Public Instruction by 25% and instituted an accountability system that has greatly improved student test scores. In 1996, Etheridge was elected to Congress from N.C.'s second district. He serv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140228094446/http://meadows.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=490 | Meadows Introduces Legislation Authorizing Park Service Payments to Swain County | 2013-12-23 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Mark Meadows | M001187 | web.archive.org | legacy | Location Image Map URL Washington D.C. Office Washington D.C. Office 1516 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6401 Fax: (202) 226-6422 Hours: M-F, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/bmdwE Avery County Office Avery County Office Avery County Sheriff's Office 300 Shultz Circle Newland, NC 28657 2nd Thursday of each month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/aWlVv Buncombe County Office Buncombe County Office Skyland Fire Department 9 Miller Road Asheville, NC 28776 1st Tuesday of each month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/E92EQ Burke County Office Burke County Office Morganton City Hall 305 East Union Street, Suite A100 Morganton, NC 28655 2nd Thursday of each month 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/b4EFo Caldwell County Office Caldwell County Office Health and Human Services Bldg. 2345 Morganton Blvd. Lenoir, NC 28645 Phone: (828) 426-8701 Hours: M-F, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/15e5n Cherokee County Office Cherokee County Office Cherokee County Courthouse 107 Peachtree Street Murphy, NC 28906 Phone: (828) 835-4959 3rd Tuesday of each month 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/JT3GE Clay County Office Clay County Office Clay County Courthouse 261 Courthouse Drive Paul Jordan Conference Room Hayesville, NC 28904 3rd Tuesday of each month 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM http://goo.gl/maps/Yzu2l Graham County Office Graham County Office Graham County Courthouse 12 N. Main Street Robbinsville, NC 28771 2nd Tuesday of each month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM http://goo.gl/maps/Cu7ux Haywoo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-warns-of-nuclear-mideast | Pittenger warns of nuclear Mideast | 2013-12-20 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER TRAVELS TO MIDEAST TO DISCUSS IRANIAN NUCLEAR PACT WITH WORLD LEADERS OSLO – This week, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) traveled to the Mideast and Europe, meeting with world leaders and international experts to learn more about unintended consequences of the nuclear agreement with Iran. Congressman Pittenger serves as Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare. After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the International Atomic Energy Agency, he released this statement. “President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry are pursuing a nuclear arms agreement with Iran, a provocative nation with a substantial history of supporting Islamist terrorists. Have they fully considered the unintended consequences of the proposal? “This week I traveled with a Congressional delegation to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli Foreign and Defense Ministers, who outlined for me the certain, disastrous outcome that will foreshadow even the best of compliance by Iran. The current agreement includes no restrictions on Iran’s nuclear research and development program and no requirements to destroy centrifuges or reduce their current levels of plutonium and uranium. “We also traveled to Vienna to meet with the International Atomic Energy Commission, which confirmed that under the interim agreement, inspectors are only allowed to visit 17 approved sites in Iran and have no access to the rest of the country and whatever else may be hidden. This lack of adequate agreed access voids any credible verification of compliance. “For Iran’s neighbors and the world, the agreement includes no reasonable assurance that Iran won’t have the ability to continue developing nuclear weapons. Mr. Netanyahu shared that other Mideast nations, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, have already stated their commitment to acquiring nuclear warheads to defend against Iran,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301132429/http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=478 | Hudson Applauds Introduction of TSA Reform Bill in U.S. Senate | 2013-12-20 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2013 Hudson Applauds Introduction of TSA Reform Bill in U.S. Senate WASHINGTON-Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson released the following statement following the announcement that U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) introduced companion legislation to H.R. 2719, the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, a bill authored by Rep. Hudson that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives, 416 – 0 earlier this month. “Senator Ayotte has continually proven herself to be a leader on issues affecting aviation security as a member of both the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. She is a vocal proponent of fiscally responsible, commonsense solutions that ensure the security of our homeland and responsible stewardship of our tax dollars. This bipartisan, bicameral bill introduces transparency for TSA spending decisions while keeping travelers safe and protecting taxpayer dollars. I am proud of the tremendous support this bill received in the House, and I look forward to working with Senator Ayotte and her colleagues to bring it to the Senate floor. ” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=364983 | Rep. Foxx Tries to Balance Needy Students, Tax Dollars in Education Debate | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Foxx Tries to Balance Needy Students, Tax Dollars in Education DebateBy: Renee Schoof WASHINGTON — Rep. Virginia Foxx says she can empathize with struggling low-income students. She used to be one. Foxx describes herself as “somebody who was extraordinarily poor and had a tough time, really tough time, getting my degree.” As an undergraduate, she got married, worked full-time, had a baby, and went to school part-time. She typed other students’ papers at night for 35 cents a page. It took seven years to graduate. As one of the most conservative members of Congress, known for provocative and polarizing commentary, Foxx said she feels she must balance her belief in less government and lower taxes with a desire to channel federal financial aid money to students who need help. Now as Congress prepares to reauthorize the most important law about the federal government’s role in higher education, the Republican lawmaker from Banner Elk, N.C., is playing a major role. In preparation for congressional debates over higher education policy, Foxx has chaired a series of hearings about college affordability as chairwoman of the higher education subcommittee of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. “From the beginning of my life I’ve known that education was the key to get out of poverty,” she said in an interview earlier this month, just before the House recessed for the holidays. “And so I’ve always been dedicated to helping people like that.” Foxx advised many low-income students while she was an administrator and sociology professor at Appalachian State University in Boone and as president of Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine. “Once a week some woman – and it was always a woman – some woman would come in my office and say to me, ‘You don’t realize how this has changed my life,’” Foxx said, briefly tearing up. “And it would often be women who had dropped out of high school to get married and have a family and then in most cases they lost their jobs and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-repeal-cuts-military-retiree-benefits | JONES CALLS FOR REPEAL OF CUTS TO MILITARY RETIREE BENEFITS | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) cosponsored three measures that would restore military retiree benefits that were reduced by the recently passed "Ryan-Murray" Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. Two of the bills supported by Congressman Jones would repeal the benefit cuts entirely (H.R. 3790 and H.R. 3788), with one of the bills offsetting the cost by closing a tax loophole for illegal immigrants. The third piece of legislation (H.R. 3789) would exempt medically retired service members and surviving spouses from the Ryan-Murray budget's reduction to military retirees’ annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). “After all of the sacrifices that our service members and their families have made for us, it is egregious that we would consider cutting the retiree benefits they have rightfully earned through years of selfless service to our country,” said Congressman Jones. “We cannot break faith with our men and women in uniform in this manner.” Because of the cuts to military retiree benefits, among many other reasons, Congressman Jones voted against the Bipartisan Budget Act when it was considered in the House last week. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140228094650/http://meadows.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=483 | Meadows Congratulates 11th District Military Academy Nominees | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Mark Meadows | M001187 | web.archive.org | legacy | Hendersonville, N.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) released the following statement today after hosting a reception at his Hendersonville office for the 11th District military academy nominees and their families. “It is a true honor to nominate 10 students from Western North Carolina for admission to our highly-competitive service academies," Meadows said. "These impressive young people went through a rigorous selection process, demonstrating their leadership in the classroom, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Each nominee would represent the 11th District with distinction, and I commend their strong desire to serve our country.” Every Member of Congress has the privilege of nominating a limited number of constituents to the United States Service Academies. The honor of attending a service academy comes with a commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Nominees: United States Military Academy at West Point Kyle Church, Weaverville North Buncombe High School T.J. Stewart, Morganton Robert L. Patton High School United States Air Force Academy Logan Mark Lueck, Leicester A.C. Reynolds High School Michael Silvia, Hendersonville Hendersonville High School Joseph Woody, Hayesville Hayesville High School United States Naval Academy Madison Cawthorn, Flat Rock Homeschool Tucker Epperson, Saluda Homeschool Gregory Lloyd, on active duty in the Pacific Murphy High School Nathan Rennard, Asheville Homeschool Abbey Taylor, Nebo McDowell High School | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=80abfdd9-9c79-f9ec-1506-324ed64ea4e0 | Support for ABLE Act Continues to Grow | 2013-12-19 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.13 Support for ABLE Act Continues to Grow Today, support continued to grow for the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE Act - S. 313/H.R. 647), introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Richard Burr (R-NC), bringing the total number of co-sponsors in the Senate to 60 members. Introduced in the 113th Congress in February, this bill would provide an improved quality of life for individuals with disabilities through tax-free savings accounts. "The ABLE Act is a commonsense piece of legislation that allows families of disabled children to have the same access to tax preferred savings accounts as the parents of college-bound kids," Senator Burr said. "I am very excited that we now have 60 Senators on board and can hopefully expect swift movement on the Senate floor to send this bill to the President." "This is a significant step forward for the ABLE Act and for the families of children with disabilities," Senator Casey said. "Now that this bill has 60 cosponsors, I'm urging the Senate to take action on it in the new year. The fact that only 6 bills in all of Congress have this many cosponsors is a sign of the overwhelming support for this effort to make a major difference in the lives of these families." The legislation would amend Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Service Code to 1986 to allow use of tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. The bill, first introduced in 2006, would ease financial strains faced by individuals with disabilities by making tax-free savings accounts available to cover qualified expenses such as education, housing, medical, and transportation. The bill would supplement, but not supplant, benefits provided through private insurance, the Medicaid program, the beneficiary's employment, and other sources. Print Email Twe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://foxx.house.gov/blog/?postid=365197 | Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Tours Food Lion Distribution Center in Salisbury | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Tours Food Lion Distribution Center in Salisbury On Dec. 17 Congresswoman Virginia Foxx visited the Food Lion headquarters facility in Salisbury for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified distribution center. On a tour led by Distribution Center Manager Tim Overcash, Congresswoman Foxx learned more about the complex path groceries travel on their way to Food Lion stores. From Food Lion: "The group began on the salvage dock, where nearly every piece of waste, including plastic bags, cardboard and even splinters of wood from pallets is recycled. The tour then made its way through various areas of the 732,000 square foot facility, including the sub-zero refrigerators, which sit at a cool -5 degrees, and the banana ripening area. "Quality Assurance Specialist 'Banana' Bob Smith walked the Congresswoman through the ripening process, even breaking a truly green banana in half for her to experience the smell, which, if you’ve not experienced it, is just like a cucumber. "The visit was part of a series of visits with area businesses Congresswoman Foxx is undertaking..." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=364976 | In the Worst Congress Ever, These Few Lawmakers Actually Did Something | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | legacy | In the Worst Congress Ever, These Few Lawmakers Actually Did SomethingBy: Samantha Lachman The 113th Congress is on track to pass just 55 bills in 2013 -- a record low level of productivity. But despite the historic levels of inter-party polarization, some legislators managed to work through the gridlock. We took a look -- with data from Find the Best -- at a handful of members of Congress who succeeded in shepherding bills past the purgatory of “referred to committee.” Each member's efficiency percentage was calculated by dividing the number of bills sponsored by the member that were passed out of committee by the total number of bills he or she sponsored. Efficiency in the Senate | FindTheBest Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.): 76 percent efficiency One example: A bill to modify the requirements under the STOCK Act regarding online access to certain financial disclosure statements and related forms. The one bill sponsored by Reid that was signed into law by President Barack Obama this year reverses some of the STOCK Act-created transparency designed to combat insider trading by members of Congress. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.): 43 percent efficiency One example: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. In January, Obama signed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, notwithstanding opposition from House members to expanded protections for Native Americans, undocumented immigrants and LGBT individuals. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.): 37 percent efficiency One example: Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act. Murray’s bill would give the Department of Veterans Affairs the ability to help ill or injured veterans and their spouses with fertility counseling and adoption. The bill has been reported out by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee but hasn’t received a floor vote. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.): 34 percent efficiency One example: PEPFAR Stewardship/Oversight Act. Menendez’s legislation, which has been signed by the president, expands oversight over the use of funds to combat HIV/AIDS, tube… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-defends-enc-tricare-service-centers | JONES DEFENDS ENC TRICARE SERVICE CENTERS | 2013-12-18 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) spoke out in defense of Eastern North Carolina’s Tricare Service Centers (TSCs) after the Obama administration announced in November that all domestic walk-in TSCs will be closed as a cost-saving measure. In a letter to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Jonathan Woodson, Congressman Jones explained that the TSCs at both Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point have seen above average usage rates in the last two years and therefore should not be closed along with the low usage rate centers. The Obama administration intends to close the TSCs in the spring of 2014. “The TSCs at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point provide a variety of critical services for our military personnel, from assistance with medical claims to troubleshooting enrollment issues,” said Congressman Jones. “These valuable resources must remain available to the many service members, veterans, and families who call Eastern North Carolina home.” The text of Congressman Jones' letter is available at the link below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=0a364cf3-ea62-86cd-ed38-f4eb089c8141 | Senator Burr To Oppose Cloture on the Ryan-Murray Budget Agreement | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.13 Senator Burr To Oppose Cloture on the Ryan-Murray Budget Agreement Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) issued the following statement regarding his intention to oppose cloture on the Ryan-Murray budget agreement. "While I applaud Chairman Ryan's efforts to prevent another government shutdown, I have decided upon further review to oppose allowing this bill to move forward. After reviewing in detail the significant changes made to the Senate budget rules that would allow Senate Democrats to circumvent the 60-vote threshold in order to pass a tax increase or increase spending, I have determined I cannot support cloture on the agreement." Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=144820d5-96e2-8bc4-107c-5e26cc4f2cb7 | Burr Cuts Wasteful Spending, Improves Efficiency by Combining Dept. of Labor and Commerce | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.13 Burr Cuts Wasteful Spending, Improves Efficiency by Combining Dept. of Labor and Commerce Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) introduced a bill that would consolidate the Department of Labor and the Department of Commerce into a single, new agency called the Department of Commerce and the Workforce (DOCW). The bill would provide cost savings by combining duplicative functions and improve the quality of our country's economic policies by ensuring a consistent, coordinated approach. "Duplicative programs cost the federal government staggering amounts of money every year," Sen. Burr said. "The president has proposed merging and consolidating federal agencies several times over his two terms, and this bill advances that proposal. Combining offices with similar functions within these two agencies is a common-sense approach that reduces wasteful spending and would streamline our approach to comprehensive economic policy." "Congress should take every opportunity to consolidate and restrict the power of big government and return control to the individual states," said Sen. Inhofe. "Commerce and Labor began as one agency but has overgrown into two duplicative Departments. I am honored to sponsor this legislation with Sen. Burr that will save the taxpayers money, tame our growing government, and increase the efficiency of its' essential services." "In Indiana, Hoosiers have worked hard to save taxpayer dollars by streamlining government to make it leaner and more effective," said Sen. Coats. "This bill is one way to apply the Indiana model in Washington. By consolidating agencies, we can eliminate duplicative and wasteful spending and take a step toward fiscal responsibility." By increasing the coordination of federal offices, the newly merged DOCW will be better positioned to promote economic growth and workforce protections. The Department would preserve the independent functions o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-votes-against-ryan-murray-budget-deal | JONES VOTES AGAINST RYAN-MURRAY BUDGET DEAL | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) announced his opposition to the “Ryan-Murray” Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H. J. Res. 59) that purports to trim the deficit by a small margin over the next 10 years but enacts immediate increases in federal spending. He issued the following statement regarding his vote against the bill: “Americans are fed up with the tired Washington game of spending more today while promising cuts in the distant future, most of which never materialize,” said Congressman Jones. “Sadly, this budget deal is just more of the same, and it will increase federal spending by $63 billion over the next two years. At a time when the national debt is an astonishing $17 trillion, our focus should be on eliminating wasteful federal spending now – particularly overseas spending in countries such as Afghanistan, which will continue unabated under the terms of this bill. The bill also breaks faith with our retired service members by cutting the retiree benefits they have rightfully earned through their years of selfless service to our country. Furthermore, the bill imposes an increased ‘fee’ – otherwise known as a tax – on every airline passenger in the country. Given these facts, I cannot in good conscience support this legislation.” The “Ryan-Murray” Bipartisan Budget Act has garnered opposition from a wide variety of conservative organizations, including Heritage Action for America, Americans for Prosperity, the Family Research Council, RedState, Tea Party Patriots, FreedomWorks, the American Conservative Union, the National Taxpayers Union, Americans for Limited Government, The Madison Project, and The Club for Growth. Also opposed to the deal is The Military Coalition, an alliance of uniformed services and veterans associations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-how-is-preventing-terror-attack-not-essential-video | Pittenger: How is preventing terror attack "not essential?" (VIDEO) | 2013-12-13 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER: HOW IS PREVENTING A TERROR ATTACK ON THE U.S. “NOT ESSENTIAL?” WASHINGTON – Top political appointees were deemed “essential” and continued work at the U.S. Treasury Department during October’s partial government shutdown, while staff responsible for disrupting terror network financing was deemed “non-essential” and sent home. Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), who Chairs the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, questioned Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about these decisions during a Financial Services Committee hearing on Thursday, December 12th. “During the government shutdown, according to news reports, Treasury kept top political appointees on the job as ‘essential’ so they could tell the world you had furloughed almost everyone who is tasked with stopping the funding of terror and stopping people doing business with Iran’s rouge regime. By that decision, those jobs were deemed ‘non-essential.’ “That troubles me,” said Congressman Pittenger, “and leads to a few questions.” “First, how is preventing a terror attack on the U.S., and preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, ‘not essential,’ and what sort of jobs were more important than that?” In response, Treasury Secretary Lew stated, “that’s just a consequence of shutting down the government.” Prior to the shutdown, on September 27th, the Treasury Department announced these critical functions would continue in the event of a shutdown, leading Congressman Pittenger to question if the furloughs were politically-motivated. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://bit.ly/2jAS4VZ | Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | bit.ly | legacy | For Immediate Release: December 12, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. – After House passage of the Ryan-Murray budget deal, Congressman George Holding released the following statement: “I came to Washington to cut spending and tackle the hard issues that are saddling our future generations with unstainable amounts of debt. Unfortunately this budget deal shows just how backwards things are in Washington. It increases spending by $63 billion over the next two years while promising to make cuts in the future. Congress also promised to cut spending with the Budget Control Act and look at how quickly we have moved to violate those spending caps. We cannot continue to increase spending when we are already borrowing at an unsustainable rate – more government spending doesn’t solve the problem, it is the problem.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-budget-a-step-forward | Pittenger: Budget a 'step forward' | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2013 WORKING TOGETHER: CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER JOINS COALITION TO PASS BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, which cuts the federal deficit by $23 billion, reduces corporate welfare, and reforms the federal pension program. “This budget leaves much to be desired, but two additional government shutdowns would be damaging to job growth, disrupt critical services, and imperil national security,” said Congressman Pittenger (NC-09). “Washington still has a major spending problem. We cannot continue to spend $3.5 trillion while only taking in $2.5 trillion. Medicare will be insolvent in a decade and America will financially collapse if we don’t reduce spending on entitlements. House Republicans remain firmly committed to restoring a fiscally accountable government, but we need cooperation from Senate Democrats. Currently, more than 150 pieces of legislation approved by the House are languishing on Senator Reid’s desk. “In a deeply divided Washington, we won’t fix these problems with a desperate ‘all or nothing’ approach. Success depends on seizing every good opportunity, large or small, and today, working together, we took a step forward.” The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 enhances national security by restoring critical funding for our military and domestic law enforcement agencies, replacing arbitrary sequester cuts with smarter, targeted spending reductions. By passing a budget, Congress regains the “power of the purse,” with authority to crack down on wasteful spending, eliminate taxpayer-funded loan programs that benefit politically-connected companies, and support the sanctity of life. Without a budget, President Obama’s runaway spending priorities would remain intact and running on autopilot. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-applauds-hhs-grant-to-nc-health-centers-to-expand-aca | Butterfield Applauds HHS Grant to NC Health Centers to Expand ACA Enrollment Assistance | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding a $2.2 million grant to 32 community health centers in North Carolina, including 10 in the First Congressional District. The grant award will be divided between the health centers and used to expand enrollment assistance efforts as more North Carolinians enroll in affordable health insurance coverage. This investment is essential to enrolling as many eligible North Carolinians as possible into new health insurance plans, which will significantly lower the cost of medical care nationwide, said Butterfield. North Carolina has 32 health centers operating 184 sites that served 430,885 patients last year, 52 percent of whom were uninsured. With these awards, health centers will be able to meet immediate needs, including expanding the hours of existing outreach and enrollment assistance workers, and hiring new or temporary outreach and enrollment assistance workers. This award builds upon earlier health center program investments to support outreach and enrollment activities. In July, or during FY'13, North Carolina health centers received $4.1 million to help residents understand the coverage options available in the new Health Insurance Marketplace, determine their eligibility for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, search for any available financial assistance, and enroll individuals in affordable health plans. The awardees were also expected to hire 87 additional workers to assist 48,465 North Carolinians with sign up for affordable health insurance coverage. The community health centers in the First Congressional District receiving FY'14 grant awards include: Albemarle Hospital Authority ($30,215), Bertie County Rural Health Association ($30,187), Carolinas Family Health Center ($116,658), Greene County Health Center ($214,119), Kinston Community Health Center ($57,109), Lincoln Community Health Center ($178,412), Metropolitan Community Health ($37,075), Rocky … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-original-cosponor-of-bipartisan-adapt-act-to-safeguard | Butterfield Original Cosponor of Bipartisan ADAPT Act to Safeguard Public Health | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -- Reps. Phil Gingrey, M.D., (R-GA), Gene Green (D-TX), G.K. Butterfield, (D-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), John Shimkus (R-IL), and Ed Whitfield (R-KY) today introduced The Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment (ADAPT) Act of 2013. This legislation is a successor to the GAIN Act, introduced by Gingrey, Green and others, and signed into law last year. The ADAPT Act advances drug development in order to combat the growing public health threat of superbugs, which the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warned of earlier this year. Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D.: Since the GAIN Act was signed into law, it has played an important role in restoring antibiotic development. The ADAPT Act is an important next step in the effort to fight antimicrobial resistance, and I'm grateful for Congressman Green's and my other colleagues' efforts on this legislation. As a physician for more than 30 years, I understand the critical need for life-saving medical treatments. The ADAPT Act provides incentives for investment and innovation and is another step forward in developing treatments for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections. Rep. Gene Green: I am proud to be joined by health policy leaders from both sides of the aisle in introducing this important bill, especially my friend Representative Phil Gingrey. For decades, antibiotics have been taken for granted, but their effectiveness is waning and the pipeline for new drugs is running dry. We need to invest in new, effective antibiotic therapies in order to combat serious and life-threatening drug-resistant infections. The ADAPT Act, will build on the success of the GAIN Act, and serve as the next important step in advancing the development of new antibiotics. Rep. Eliot Engel: Antibiotic resistance is a serious and growing threat in the United States and across the world. This important legislation gives the Food and Drug Administration the ability to quickly approve medicat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=364310 | Foxx Statement on Bipartisan Federal Budget Agreement | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today issued the following statement on the passage of H.J.Res. 59, a bipartisan federal budget agreement: "For the first time in years the federal government is on its way to having a budget. It’s not the budget I would write myself, but it’s a budget much stronger and smarter than the status quo, and it’s a budget that has my support. "Trust me. As a proud fiscal conservative, I was skeptical of this agreement before the details emerged. Too many government budgets are filled with creative accounting, gimmickry and faux savings. However, the agreement reached by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray is an exception. "Their budget agreement provides a framework to reduce the federal deficit an additional $23 billion beyond current law, and it does so without raising taxes. The alternative savings it proposes advance conservative principles by replacing arbitrary, defense-heavy sequestration cuts with permanent savings found by targeting real waste and fraud, unsustainable federal employee pensions and other auto-pilot spending. And whereas today’s sequestration spending levels will eventually expire, leaving discretionary spending to be re-negotiated each year, the mandatory ‘Ryan-Murray’ savings will be written into law without any sunset date. "It is a step forward that in this divided government House Republicans were able to have a budget debate framed by our principles – that Washington must live within its means and spend less, not that Americans must surrender to government more of their hard-earned money. With this President and this Senate, that is a real achievement." To read the legislation, click here. For information about the savings included in this proposal, click here. For a detailed summary of the budget proposal, click here. For a section-by-section analysis of the legislation, click here. For explanatory charts, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T22:40:02Z |
| https://holding.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=118 | Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | holding.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal f t # e Washington, DC, December 12, 2013 For Immediate Release: December 12, 2013 Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. After House passage of the Ryan-Murray budget deal, Congressman George Holding released the following statement: I came to Washington to cut spending and tackle the hard issues that are saddling our future generations with unstainable amounts of debt. Unfortunately this budget deal shows just how backwards things are in Washington. It increases spending by $63 billion over the next two years while promising to make cuts in the future. Congress also promised to cut spending with the Budget Control Act and look at how quickly we have moved to violate those spending caps. We cannot continue to increase spending when we are already borrowing at an unsustainable rate more government spending doesnt solve the problem, it is the problem. ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221040349/http://holding.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-holding-statement-on-budget-deal | Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate Release: December 12, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Statement on Budget Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. – After House passage of the Ryan-Murray budget deal, Congressman George Holding released the following statement: “I came to Washington to cut spending and tackle the hard issues that are saddling our future generations with unstainable amounts of debt. Unfortunately this budget deal shows just how backwards things are in Washington. It increases spending by $63 billion over the next two years while promising to make cuts in the future. Congress also promised to cut spending with the Budget Control Act and look at how quickly we have moved to violate those spending caps. We cannot continue to increase spending when we are already borrowing at an unsustainable rate – more government spending doesn’t solve the problem, it is the problem.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301060311/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=735 | Butterfield Applauds HHS Grant to NC Health Centers to Expand ACA Enrollment Assistance | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding a $2.2 million grant to 32 community health centers in North Carolina, including 10 in the First Congressional District. The grant award will be divided between the health centers and used to expand enrollment assistance efforts as more North Carolinians enroll in affordable health insurance coverage. “This investment is essential to enrolling as many eligible North Carolinians as possible into new health insurance plans, which will significantly lower the cost of medical care nationwide,” said Butterfield. North Carolina has 32 health centers operating 184 sites that served 430,885 patients last year, 52 percent of whom were uninsured. With these awards, health centers will be able to meet immediate needs, including expanding the hours of existing outreach and enrollment assistance workers, and hiring new or temporary outreach and enrollment assistance workers. This award builds upon earlier health center program investments to support outreach and enrollment activities. In July, or during FY’13, North Carolina health centers received $4.1 million to help residents understand the coverage options available in the new Health Insurance Marketplace, determine their eligibility for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, search for any available financial assistance, and enroll individuals in affordable health plans. The awardees were also expected to hire 87 additional workers to assist 48,465 North Carolinians with sign up for affordable health insurance coverage. The community health centers in the First Congressional District receiving FY’14 grant awards include: Albemarle Hospital Authority ($30,215), Bertie County Rural Health Association ($30,187), Carolinas Family Health Center ($116,658), Greene County Health Center ($214,119), Kinston Community Health Center ($57,109), Lincoln Community Health Center ($178,412), Metropolitan Community Healt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301140344/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=736 | Butterfield Original Cosponor of Bipartisan ADAPT Act to Safeguard Public Health | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -- Reps. Phil Gingrey, M.D., (R-GA), Gene Green (D-TX), G.K. Butterfield, (D-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), John Shimkus (R-IL), and Ed Whitfield (R-KY) today introduced The Antibiotic Development to Advance Patient Treatment (ADAPT) Act of 2013. This legislation is a successor to the GAIN Act, introduced by Gingrey, Green and others, and signed into law last year. The ADAPT Act advances drug development in order to combat the growing public health threat of “superbugs,” which the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warned of earlier this year. Rep. Phil Gingrey, M.D.: “Since the GAIN Act was signed into law, it has played an important role in restoring antibiotic development. The ADAPT Act is an important next step in the effort to fight antimicrobial resistance, and I’m grateful for Congressman Green’s and my other colleagues’ efforts on this legislation. As a physician for more than 30 years, I understand the critical need for life-saving medical treatments. The ADAPT Act provides incentives for investment and innovation and is another step forward in developing treatments for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections.” Rep. Gene Green: “I am proud to be joined by health policy leaders from both sides of the aisle in introducing this important bill, especially my friend Representative Phil Gingrey. “For decades, antibiotics have been taken for granted, but their effectiveness is waning and the pipeline for new drugs is running dry. We need to invest in new, effective antibiotic therapies in order to combat serious and life-threatening drug-resistant infections. The ADAPT Act, will build on the success of the GAIN Act, and serve as the next important step in advancing the development of new antibiotics.” Rep. Eliot Engel: “Antibiotic resistance is a serious and growing threat in the United States and across the world. This important legislation gives the Food and Drug Administration the ability to quickly app… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140308222747/http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=477 | Hudson Supports Bipartisan Budget Act that Cuts $85 Billion in Spending | 2013-12-12 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2013 Hudson Supports Bipartisan Budget Act that Cuts $85 Billion in Spending WASHINGTON- U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of the two year budget agreement that includes $85 billion in spending cuts and savings: “Today the House passed a budget that reduces the deficit without raising taxes. This budget resolution is a step towards achieving economic security for hardworking Americans. It eliminates waste, provides real reforms, and protects our defense community by replacing sequestration’s indiscriminate across-the-board cuts with responsible cuts in mandatory spending programs. This budget saves money and provides stability-- something our country desperately needs. While the resolution is far from perfect, it is responsible governance and enables us to return to a regular appropriations process where we can negotiate bills and get real, conservative policy enacted.” Additional Information: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 would set overall discretionary spending for the current fiscal year at $1.012 trillion. The agreement would provide $63 billion in sequester relief over two years, split evenly between defense and non-defense programs. In fiscal year 2014, defense discretionary spending would be set at $520.5 billion, and non-defense discretionary spending would be set at $491.8 billion. The sequester relief is fully offset by savings elsewhere in the budget. The agreement includes dozens of specific deficit-reduction provisions, with mandatory savings and non-tax revenue totaling approximately $85 billion. The agreement would reduce the deficit by between $20 and $23 billion. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-senate-oppose-yellen-confirmation | JONES CALLS ON SENATE TO OPPOSE YELLEN CONFIRMATION | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued a statement urging the Senate to oppose Janet Yellen’s confirmation as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. “As the Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen has routinely advocated for the irresponsible, easy-money policies that have characterized current Chairman Ben Bernanke’s tenure,” said Congressman Jones. “Open-ended money printing is the wrong choice for the long-term health of our economy. Furthermore, Ms. Yellen’s confirmation would be particularly worrisome given that the Federal Reserve is not held accountable to any government entity. The naming of a new chairman represents a rare opportunity for Congress to exercise its authority, and I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to voice their disapproval with the current Federal Reserve policies by opposing Janet Yellen’s confirmation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-comments-bipartisan-budget-agreement | PRICE COMMENTS ON BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement today on the bipartisan budget deal announced by Congressional leaders. Rep. Price, a senior Appropriator, is the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. Time and again, Republican leaders have put our economy at risk with artificially-created budget crises. I am hopeful the budget agreement negotiated by House and Senate leaders will prevent another shutdown and reduce the prospect of Congress again damaging the economy. The agreement would also allow Congress to finally write and pass appropriations bills that set investment priorities and hold executive branch agencies accountable for spending taxpayer dollars. The plan falls short of the comprehensive budget agreement required to get our economy back to full strength and our fiscal house in order. But it averts sequestration's mindless, across-the-board cuts and makes room for investments in education and infrastructure that will help boost the economy and strengthen the middle class. For these reasons, I believe the budget agreement is a small step in the right direction. It remains to be seen whether Republican leaders will be able to deliver enough Republican votes for this compromise to pass. Reaching agreement on a budget is central to our responsibility to govern. While I understand this will be a tough vote for members who have pledged to oppose any compromise, we are elected to do what's best for the country, not the Tea Party. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=364031 | McHenry Statement on Watt Confirmation | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) issued the following statement today regarding Congressman Mel Watt's confirmation as the next Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA):"I congratulate my colleague and fellow North Carolinian on his confirmation. He’s had an honorable and distinguished career in public service, and this is quite the capstone. While Mel and I fundamentally disagree on the correct path for our nation's housing policy, I am hopeful we can work together to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure American taxpayers are not stuck footing the bill for another multi-billion dollar bailout." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-attends-memorial-service-for-nelson-mandela-in-south-africa | Butterfield Attends Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela in South Africa | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the memorial service for Nelson Mandela: "Today I joined tens of thousands of South Africans and world leaders in Johannesburg to pay my last respects at the memorial service for anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and former South African President, Nelson Mandela. It was moving to see people come together from every corner of the world and all walks of life to pay proper tribute to a global giant. I met President Mandela on three occasions, most recently during his last visit to Washington. And each time it was an honor to sit at the feet of a transformational leader that made it his life's purpose to pursue justice and equality. While we mourn the world's loss, we celebrate President Mandela's tremendous life. His legacy will continue to serve as an inspiration for all. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-congratulates-charlotte-congressman-mel-watt-on-confirmation | Butterfield Congratulates Charlotte Congressman Mel Watt on Confirmation as FHFA Director | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the confirmation of veteran lawmaker Congressman Mel Watt as the new Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency: I congratulate my good friend and fellow North Carolinian Congressman Mel Watt on his confirmation as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This well-earned appointment is a result of his more than twenty years experience as an outspoken leader on both the House Financial Services and the House Judiciary Committees where he worked to stop predatory lending, protect Americans from harmful financial practices, and increase access to affordable housing. As a small business owner, attorney, and now as a senior member of Congress, Watt's entire life's work has been to create economic opportunity for all Americans. He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to bring together consumer advocates and industry leaders to bring about much-needed financial reforms. The integral role he played in passing the Dodd-Frank Act is just one of many examples of his commitment to this work. Overall, there is no person more knowledgeable on the housing and financial industries in this Congress than Mel Watt. I have no doubt in his ability to successfully lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and build upon our nation's economic recovery. I applaud Congressman Watt on this great achievement. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://holding.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=128 | Congressman Holding Statement Following Secretary Kerrys Testimony on Iran | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | holding.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Holding Statement Following Secretary Kerrys Testimony on Iran f t # e Washington, DC, December 10, 2013 For Immediate Release: December 10, 2013 Congressman Holding Statement Following Secretary Kerrys Testimony on Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. After the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Iran nuclear agreement, Congressman George Holding (NC-13) issued the following statement: After todays testimony from Secretary Kerry, I remain unconvinced that the administrations Iran interim nuclear agreement is in our national security interest. The interim agreement eases too many of our sanctions that have proven effective while allowing the regime to continue enriching uranium. Further, it fails to do enough to disrupt their capability to produce nuclear weapons in the future by allowing the Arak reactor to remain intact and the centrifuges to keep spinning. A nuclear-armed Iran would throw the region into an arms race and poses a grave threat to our national security and the security of our allies. ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-hails-watt-confirmation | PRICE HAILS WATT CONFIRMATION | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative David Price (D-NC) hailed news this afternoon that North Carolina Representative Mel Watt had been confirmed by the Senate to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHA. Rep. Price released the following statement. With decades of experience on the House Financial Services Committee, Mel Watt is eminently qualified to lead the FHFA. Few House Democrats have a deeper understanding of the interconnected financial and housing industries, and the steps that need to be taken to protect our economy and American consumers who work hard and play by the rules. His prudent and pragmatic leadership will be an asset to the FHFA. Mel's service in Congress has also strengthened our state and our country. I am particularly proud of our long-running collaboration on consumer protection legislation, and kitchen table' issues critical to strengthening the middle classaccess to quality affordable education, affordable housing and health care reform. I have long benefited from his wise counsel, so I have no doubt President Obama will as Mel continues his public service in the executive branch. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301184312/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=734 | Butterfield Congratulates Charlotte Congressman Mel Watt on Confirmation as FHFA Director | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the confirmation of veteran lawmaker Congressman Mel Watt as the new Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency: “I congratulate my good friend and fellow North Carolinian Congressman Mel Watt on his confirmation as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “This well-earned appointment is a result of his more than twenty years experience as an outspoken leader on both the House Financial Services and the House Judiciary Committees where he worked to stop predatory lending, protect Americans from harmful financial practices, and increase access to affordable housing. “As a small business owner, attorney, and now as a senior member of Congress, Watt’s entire life’s work has been to create economic opportunity for all Americans. He has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to bring together consumer advocates and industry leaders to bring about much-needed financial reforms. The integral role he played in passing the Dodd-Frank Act is just one of many examples of his commitment to this work. “Overall, there is no person more knowledgeable on the housing and financial industries in this Congress than Mel Watt. I have no doubt in his ability to successfully lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and build upon our nation’s economic recovery. “I applaud Congressman Watt on this great achievement.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301184516/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=733 | Butterfield Attends Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela in South Africa | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the memorial service for Nelson Mandela: "Today I joined tens of thousands of South Africans and world leaders in Johannesburg to pay my last respects at the memorial service for anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and former South African President, Nelson Mandela. “It was moving to see people come together from every corner of the world and all walks of life to pay proper tribute to a global giant. “I met President Mandela on three occasions, most recently during his last visit to Washington. And each time it was an honor to sit at the feet of a transformational leader that made it his life’s purpose to pursue justice and equality. “While we mourn the world's loss, we celebrate President Mandela's tremendous life. His legacy will continue to serve as an inspiration for all.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/media-advisory-jones-and-speier-hold-press-conference-afghanistan-resolution | ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** JONES AND SPEIER TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN RESOLUTION | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, December 10, Representatives Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Jackie Speier (CA-14) will hold a bipartisan press conference on H. Res. 430, a resolution they have introduced calling for President Barack Obama to ensure Afghanistan is making progress in fulfilling the requirements of the 2012 Tokyo Conference Agreement before receiving further financial assistance from the United States. The resolution is particularly significant given that the United States and Afghanistan are in the process of finalizing a bilateral security agreement that would commit both American troops and American financial assistance to Afghanistan for at least the next 10 years. Also attending the press conference will be representatives from the Coalition to Reduce Spending, National Taxpayers Union, and Win Without War. Tuesday, December 10th at 1:00 pm: WHAT: Press conference on recently-introduced H. Res. 430, which calls for Afghanistan to meet certain requirements before receiving further financial assistance from the U.S. WHO: Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3); Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14); representatives from the Coalition to Reduce Spending, National Taxpayers Union, and Win Without War WHEN: Tuesday, December 10 at 1:00 pm WHERE: The Ways and Means Committee Library, accessed through 1100 Longworth House Office Building | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-unanimously-approves-kilahs-act-video-available | House unanimously approves Kilah's Act (video available) | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2013 VIDEO LINKS PROVIDED BELOW KILAH DAVENPORT CHILD PROTECTION ACT UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON – The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 was officially approved by the United States House of Representatives on Monday, passing unanimously with full bipartisan support. “Sweet Kilah should never have become the face of child abuse legislation,” said Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), “but I admire her family for working tirelessly to bring much good out of great evil, using Kilah’s horrific abuse as a rallying cry to strengthen child abuse penalties across America.” The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act (H.R. 3627) directs the Attorney General to issue a report within six months detailing the penalties for child abuse in each state, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories, including whether or not the laws provide enhanced penalties in cases of severe child abuse. A follow-up report will be issued within three years. “This report will show which states take child abuse seriously, and which states would give child abusers a slap on the wrist,” said Leslie Davenport, Kilah’s grandmother. “Our hope is that states with lenient penalties will be embarrassed into action by this legislation.” Kilah Davenport was just three years old when she was severely beaten by her caregiver, leaving her with serious and permanent mental and physical disabilities. If convicted, Kilah’s alleged abuser will spend only four to six years in prison. The Kilah Davenport tragedy highlighted North Carolina’s inadequate child abuse laws, which were significantly strengthened earlier this year. Earlier Monday, Senator Richard Burr (NC) introduced Senate legislation which mirrors H.R. 3627. Following Senate approval (schedule TBD), the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act will be sent to the White House for President Obama’s signature. The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act (H.R. 3627) is the first legislation w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=d9181e7f-f3ae-665c-86db-9f4cd1e26fec | Senator Burr Introduces Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 | 2013-12-09 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.09.13 Senator Burr Introduces Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013, which mirrors H.R. 3627 that was passed by the House Judiciary Committee last week. "What happened to Kilah Davenport is tragic and should never happen to any child. My heart goes out to the Davenport family, and I hope that this legislation will play at least a small role in ensuring the care and protection of our children," said Senator Richard Burr. Named after Kilah Davenport, a young girl born and raised in North Carolina who was the victim of severe abuse, this bill would require the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a report detailing penalties for child abuse in each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Additionally, this bill addresses child abuse in areas where the federal government has responsibility by clarifying that previous convictions of child abuse can lead to criminal penalties for the offense of domestic assault by a habitual offender. Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-defends-enc-base-commissaries | JONES DEFENDS ENC BASE COMMISSARIES | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) defended the commissaries at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Stations Cherry Point and New River after receiving word that the Department of Defense (DoD) may be considering closing all stateside commissaries. In a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Congressman Jones expressed his opposition to the prospect of closing the commissaries at a time when equal or greater cost savings could be achieved through reforms to the military acquisition system and cuts to the financial aid being sent to Afghanistan. “Before denying our military communities a valuable resource, the Department of Defense should exhaust all other options to reduce spending,” said Congressman Jones. “Not only will this save more taxpayer money over the long term, but it demonstrates our appreciation for the sacrifices that our service members and their families make on a daily basis.” The DoD is reportedly looking at closing stateside commissaries in order to comply with the automatic budget cuts required by S. 365, the 2011 sequestration law. Congressman Jones voted against S. 365 because of his concerns about the impact of sequestration on our military, among other reasons. Furthermore, since 2011, he has been a strong advocate for a variety of legislative proposals to replace sequestration with cost-saving measures that do not unfairly harm the military. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-issues-statement-passing-nelson-mandela | PRICE ISSUES STATEMENT ON PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement today on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Rep. Price is the co-chair of the House Democracy Partnership, which works with parliaments in developing democracies. "Nelson Mandela's struggle to end apartheid in South Africa is an incredible testament to the power of perseverance against both personal adversity and societal inequality. During nearly three decades of imprisonment, Mandela galvanized the world's conscience against the wrongs of his government, but it was his subsequent leadership of that government that truly set him apart. As President, Mandela brought a spirit of grace, dialogue, and reconciliation to the country's politics that fostered healthy civic institutions and laid the foundation for a vibrant, inclusive society. In short, Mandela harnessed the aspirations of his people in the most positive wayto fix injustice and right systemic wrongs. His legacy will continue to endure and inspire for generations to come." # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140329174136/http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=476 | Hudson Statement on November Jobs Report | 2013-12-06 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2013 Hudson Statement on November Jobs Report CONCORD-U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the November jobs report: “While today’s jobs report is encouraging, there are still too many Americans who can’t find full-time work. Fortunately, we have a solution to that problem in nearly 150 House-passed jobs bills that are awaiting Senate consideration. It’s time for Senate Democrats to actually do their job so even more Americans can have the opportunity to earn a living. I implore the President and Senate to act on their so-called eagerness to create jobs and urge swift passage of these common-sense bills.” *See Rep. Hudson’s plan to bring jobs back to North Carolina ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-let-us-pray-for-a-new-generation-of-nelson-mandelas | Pittenger: Let us pray for a new generation of Nelson Mandelas | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER’S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA CHARLOTTE – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) reflected today on the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela, and the continuing struggle for freedom around the world. “Today, the world lost one of our greatest champions for freedom. Nelson Mandela’s dignity, decency, and acts of forgiveness in the face of unspeakable oppression helped topple apartheid and heal a deeply divided nation. “As we reflect on the life and legacy of President Mandela, I can’t help but think of the Congressional hearing I participated in earlier today, where I listened to five young women share heartbreaking stories about their fathers, currently imprisoned in China for promoting democracy, human rights, and freedom of religion. “Sadly, the fight for freedom and justice is not yet over, and many of our neighbors around the world remain oppressed. Let us pray for a new generation of Nelson Mandelas to continue the fight.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-mourns-the-passing-of-nelson-mandela | Butterfield Mourns the Passing of Nelson Mandela | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement expressing his heartfelt condolences regarding the passing of Nelson Mandela: Today, I join hundreds of millions of people worldwide in mourning the extraordinary life and legacy of anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and first Black President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Words alone cannot adequately praise his historic achievements or fully express my sympathy in learning of his passing. Mandela was an icon of the global community. He epitomized leadership, humanitarianism, and activism. Since first learning of Mandela as a young man, I have deeply admired his courage and vision to end racism and inequality through racial reconciliation. In many ways, Mandela inspired my life and career. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and the millions of South Africans and global citizens whose lives he influenced. Unequivocally, there will never be another quite like Nelson Mandela. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-urges-north-carolina-governor-pat-mccrory-to-take-a-public | Butterfield Urges North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to Take a Public Position Opposing All Sequestration Cuts, McCrory Declines | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding Governor Pat McCrory's refusal to publicly oppose all sequestration cuts, not just military cuts, when asked during yesterday's briefing with the North Carolina Congressional Delegation: I am deeply disappointed that Governor Pat McCrory refused to publicly voice his opposition to all sequestration cuts including cuts to social safety net programs. The governor seemingly wants it both ways--by supporting across-the-board cuts to important federal programs, but opposing cuts to the defense budget. While I share Governor McCrory's position that we must prevent harmful cuts to the military budget, he forgets that sequestration's crippling effect is not exclusive to our military. These cuts are also devastating for low-income and poor North Carolina families. It harms social safety net programs like Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and Housing Choice Vouchers, which millions of North Carolinians depend on. I urge the governor to be a full participant in the debate to suspend sequestration's damaging effects and support a full repeal of the law. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://holding.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=117 | Congressman Holding Introduces Bill to Deter ID Theft on Healthcare.gov | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | holding.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release: December 5, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Introduces Bill to Deter ID Theft on Healthcare.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, Congressman George Holding (NC-13) introduced H.R. 3652, the No Identity Theft in Health Care Act of 2013 which would increase penalties for navigators or other agency employees who commit identity theft by using information submitted for the purposes of signing up for Obamacare. Congressman Holding released the following statement: Since Obamacare enrollment began in October, healthcare.gov has been a disaster. Between countless crashes and glitches, the website is unworkable only about 26,800 Americans were able to enroll in the first month, in a country of over 300 million people. However, its more than just technical glitches the website is susceptible to security breaches, fraud, and identity theft. When Americans go to healthcare.gov to sign up for Obamacare, they are required to enter a lot of personal information, including their social security numbers. Many of those who have been hired to implement the law and process our sensitive personal information have not been thoroughly screened or undergone background checks. H.R. 3652, the 'No Identity Theft in Health Care Act of 2013' will deter navigators, and others with access to information through Obamacare, from stealing the identities of Americans who are simply trying to use the website to pick a healthcare plan. Identity theft can completely shatter someones life someone who has been a victim of identity theft can lose money, their job, and their sense of security. The lack of integrity in the healthcare.gov security system and the failure of the administration to vet the people that have been employed to handle our most sensitive information makes this law necessary. In the end, the problems with Obamacare go far beyond an unworkable website many Americans are seeing cancelled plans, increased costs, and less coverage choice. I will continue to support … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/charlotte-observer-column-iran-opportunity-we-must-pursue | Charlotte Observer - (Column) Iran: An opportunity we must pursue | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | By Rep. David E. Price On Dec. 8, 1987, President Ronald Reagan stood next to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the White House and delivered one of the most memorable phrases of his presidency. Quoting an old Russian proverb, he said that the aim of the arms reduction treaty being signed that day was to: trust, but verify. As the world reacts to the interim nuclear agreement negotiated last month between Iran and the P5+1 powers, Reagan's adage is instructive for its context. For decades, the United States and the Soviet Union had been locked in a bitter Cold War struggle and a nuclear arms race in which each had invested billions in the other's destruction. Just six months earlier, Reagan had stood in West Berlin and demanded that Gorbachev tear down this wall. Yet here he was, signing a treaty with his Cold War nemesis and calling on the American people to trust a country they had distrusted so deeply for a generation. Iran is not the Soviet Union, and whether its new president, Hassan Rouhani, will become his country's Mikhail Gorbachev is an open question. An interim deal alone won't negate the Iranian government's long track record of antagonizing the international community, destabilizing the region and repressing its own people. But the P5+1 agreement does represent an opportunity for negotiations toward a broader deal that decisively prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and, if that is achieved, for a new era of relations between Iran and the West. It is exactly the kind of opportunity envisioned in the bipartisan letter I coauthored recently, signed by nearly a third of the House of Representatives, urging President Obama to reinvigorate U.S. diplomatic efforts following President Rouhani's surprise election. In fact, the interim agreement reverses Reagan's adage; it could best be described as verify now, trust later. It requires Iran to stop all enrichment of nuclear material above a certain level, neutralize much of its existing enriched uranium stockpile, suspend the development of new… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/charlotte-observer-column-iran-opportunity-we-must-pursue-0 | Charlotte Observer - (Column) Iran: An opportunity we must pursue | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | By Rep. David E. Price On Dec. 8, 1987, President Ronald Reagan stood next to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the White House and delivered one of the most memorable phrases of his presidency. Quoting an old Russian proverb, he said that the aim of the arms reduction treaty being signed that day was to: trust, but verify. As the world reacts to the interim nuclear agreement negotiated last month between Iran and the P5+1 powers, Reagan's adage is instructive for its context. For decades, the United States and the Soviet Union had been locked in a bitter Cold War struggle and a nuclear arms race in which each had invested billions in the other's destruction. Just six months earlier, Reagan had stood in West Berlin and demanded that Gorbachev tear down this wall. Yet here he was, signing a treaty with his Cold War nemesis and calling on the American people to trust a country they had distrusted so deeply for a generation. Iran is not the Soviet Union, and whether its new president, Hassan Rouhani, will become his country's Mikhail Gorbachev is an open question. An interim deal alone won't negate the Iranian government's long track record of antagonizing the international community, destabilizing the region and repressing its own people. But the P5+1 agreement does represent an opportunity for negotiations toward a broader deal that decisively prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and, if that is achieved, for a new era of relations between Iran and the West. It is exactly the kind of opportunity envisioned in the bipartisan letter I coauthored recently, signed by nearly a third of the House of Representatives, urging President Obama to reinvigorate U.S. diplomatic efforts following President Rouhani's surprise election. In fact, the interim agreement reverses Reagan's adage; it could best be described as verify now, trust later. It requires Iran to stop all enrichment of nuclear material above a certain level, neutralize much of its existing enriched uranium stockpile, suspend the development of new… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-striking-fast-food-workers-are-right-its-time-raisethewage | PRICE: STRIKING FAST FOOD WORKERS ARE RIGHT, IT'S TIME TO #RAISETHEWAGE | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. With fast food workers striking in 100 cities across the country today, including many cities in North Carolina, Representative David Price (D-NC) urged Republican leaders in the House of Representatives to bring legislation raising the minimum wage up for a vote. Rep. Price is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1010, the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013, which would raise the minimum wage to $10.10/hour over two years, and index the wage thereafter to the Consumer Price Index, providing increases based on inflation. A living wage for the workers who keep our communities and business running is vital to our economic success, Rep. Price said. The House should take up the Fair Minimum Wage Act to raise the wage for these workers. The bill would also give businesses certainty by allowing them to plan for wage increases based on inflation. The federal minimum wage was last increased in 2009, when it rose to the current rate of $7.25/hour. Thirty percent of the purchasing power of the minimum wage has eroded since it reached its peak in 1968. More than 30 million workers, 88% of them adults, would receive a raise if the wage is increased. Rather than mindless budget cuts, we should be having a robust conversation about income inequality and creating economic opportunity for all Americans, Rep. Price said. Raising the minimum wage is about providing dignity to Americans who work hard and play by the rules. To grow the middle class, we also need to focus on improving access to education and training and making the investments in infrastructure and research that give all American an opportunity to succeed. Yesterday, in remarks on income inequality, President Obama reiterated his call to raise the federal minimum wage. According to the Economic Policy Institute, raising the wage to $10.10/hour over the next two years would increase GDP by $32.4 billion and create 140,000 net new jobs over the phase-in period. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140221040418/http://holding.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-holding-introduces-bill-to-deter-id-theft-on-healthcaregov | Congressman Holding Introduces Bill to Deter ID Theft on Healthcare.gov | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate Release: December 5, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Introduces Bill to Deter ID Theft on Healthcare.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman George Holding (NC-13) introduced H.R. 3652, the “No Identity Theft in Health Care Act of 2013’’ which would increase penalties for navigators or other agency employees who commit identity theft by using information submitted for the purposes of signing up for Obamacare. Congressman Holding released the following statement: “Since Obamacare enrollment began in October, healthcare.gov has been a disaster. Between countless crashes and glitches, the website is unworkable – only about 26,800 Americans were able to enroll in the first month, in a country of over 300 million people. However, it’s more than just technical glitches – the website is susceptible to security breaches, fraud, and identity theft. When Americans go to healthcare.gov to sign up for Obamacare, they are required to enter a lot of personal information, including their social security numbers. Many of those who have been hired to implement the law and process our sensitive personal information have not been thoroughly screened or undergone background checks. H.R. 3652, the 'No Identity Theft in Health Care Act of 2013' will deter navigators, and others with access to information through Obamacare, from stealing the identities of Americans who are simply trying to use the website to pick a healthcare plan. Identity theft can completely shatter someone’s life – someone who has been a victim of identity theft can lose money, their job, and their sense of security. The lack of integrity in the healthcare.gov security system and the failure of the administration to vet the people that have been employed to handle our most sensitive information makes this law necessary. In the end, the problems with Obamacare go far beyond an unworkable website – many Americans are seeing cancelled plans, increased costs, and less coverage choice. I will continue… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301074446/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=731 | Butterfield Mourns the Passing of Nelson Mandela | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement expressing his heartfelt condolences regarding the passing of Nelson Mandela: “Today, I join hundreds of millions of people worldwide in mourning the extraordinary life and legacy of anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and first Black President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Words alone cannot adequately praise his historic achievements or fully express my sympathy in learning of his passing. Mandela was an icon of the global community. He epitomized leadership, humanitarianism, and activism. Since first learning of Mandela as a young man, I have deeply admired his courage and vision to end racism and inequality through racial reconciliation. In many ways, Mandela inspired my life and career. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and the millions of South Africans and global citizens whose lives he influenced. Unequivocally, there will never be another quite like Nelson Mandela.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301092531/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=730 | Butterfield Urges North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to Take a Public Position Opposing All Sequestration Cuts, McCrory Declines | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding Governor Pat McCrory’s refusal to publicly oppose all sequestration cuts, not just military cuts, when asked during yesterday’s briefing with the North Carolina Congressional Delegation: “I am deeply disappointed that Governor Pat McCrory refused to publicly voice his opposition to all sequestration cuts including cuts to social safety net programs. “The governor seemingly wants it both ways--by supporting across-the-board cuts to important federal programs, but opposing cuts to the defense budget. “While I share Governor McCrory’s position that we must prevent harmful cuts to the military budget, he forgets that sequestration’s crippling effect is not exclusive to our military. These cuts are also devastating for low-income and poor North Carolina families. It harms social safety net programs like Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and Housing Choice Vouchers, which millions of North Carolinians depend on. “I urge the governor to be a full participant in the debate to suspend sequestration’s damaging effects and support a full repeal of the law.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=c5001ed5-0257-f4b9-3736-950fbb32c077 | Senator Burr Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela | 2013-12-05 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 12.05.13 Senator Burr Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) released the following statement in reaction to the passing of Nelson Mandela: "Nelson Mandela's compassion and humility in the face of overwhelming adversity remains an inspiration. The people of South Africa will forever be in debt for his role in ending apartheid, and the rest of the world inspired by his leading a divided nation into a new, prosperous era. Today, we all mourn his passing, but take comfort in the enduring lessons of his life that will live forever." Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mchenry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=363410 | Congressman McHenry Announces Service Academy Nominations | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Patrick McHenry | M001156 | mchenry.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) announced ten young men and women from North Carolina's 10th Congressional District have been nominated to our nation's military service academies for the Class of 2018. Each of these students applied through Congressman McHenry's office and were interviewed by the Congressman and his Military Advisory Committee before receiving the nominations. "I would like to congratulate each of these students on their nominations," Congressman McHenry said. "The young men and women who attend our nation's service academies are the best that this country has to offer and I am proud to have nominated these fine candidates to represent the 10th District at the service academies." The ten students have been nominated by Congressman McHenry to attend either the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; or the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The ten students are listed below based on the service academy to which they have been nominated. United States Military Academy at West Point John Biondi of Denver, NC Bear Naisang of Fairview, NC Will Whisnant of Shelby, NC United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Megan Lauterer of Denver, NC William Hoppe of Kings Mountain, NC Hannah Teo of Montreat, NC Rachael Hamm of Conover, NC United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs Cole Matolka of Gastonia, NC Katie Ellis of Kings Mountain, NC Andrew Beard of Maiden, NC The United States Department of Defense operates five service academies across the country, one representing each branch of the military. Men and women between the ages of 17 and 23 are eligible for nominations to four of the five service academies. Nominations can come from the President, Vice President, or a Member of Congress and those accepting an appointment must serve at least 5 years active duty following completion of their studies. Those interested in being considered for a future nomination… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/jimmiejohnson | Honoring Jimmie Johnson | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | Honoring Jimmie Johnson Wednesday, Congressman Robert Pittenger honored six-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson during a speech to Congress. “More importantly, Jimmie Johnson is a champion off the track. Since 2006, the Jimmie Johnson Foundation has contributed more than $5 million to charity, with a special focus on improving K-12 education in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and California.” Congressman Pittenger also plans to invite Jimmie Johnson and his #48 Lowe’s team to a special Congressional reception in their honor, which will be scheduled for early next year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/judiciary-committee-unanimously-approves-kilah-act | Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Kilah Act | 2013-12-04 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2013 HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES KILAH DAVENPORT CHILD PROTECTION ACT WASHINGTON – Wednesday afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 3627), sending it to the full U.S. House of Representatives for final passage. “As a father and grandfather, what happened to little Kilah sickens me,” said Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), who wrote and sponsored the legislation. “Sadly, many states would give Kilah’s abuser little more than a slap on the wrist. This legislation will highlight those inadequate penalties and prompt reforms at the state level.” The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act (H.R. 3627) directs the Attorney General to issue a report within six months detailing the penalties for child abuse in each state, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories, including whether or not the laws provide enhanced penalties in cases of severe child abuse. A follow-up report will be issued within three years. “We appreciate today’s quick action by the Judiciary Committee,” said Leslie Davenport, Kilah’s grandmother. “We encourage every Member of Congress to support this legislation. Child abuse is not a Republican or Democrat issue, and this new law has the potential to save a child’s life.” The exact timing of a vote by the full House of Representatives will be decided later this week, but is expected to occur in the very near future. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-introduces-resolution-declassify-911-report | JONES INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO DECLASSIFY 9/11 REPORT | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and Stephen Lynch (MA-8) introduced H. Res. 428, a resolution to make public 28 pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001 that were initially classified by President George W. Bush and have remained classified under President Barack Obama. The resolution states that declassification of the pages is necessary to provide the American public with the full truth surrounding the tragic events of September 11, 2001, particularly relating to the involvement of foreign governments. “Twelve years after the United States suffered a horrendous attack on our own soil, the families of the victims deserve to know all the facts concerning that tragic day,” said Congressman Jones. “Furthermore, the information contained in the redacted pages is critical to our foreign policy moving forward and should thus be available to the American public." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-updates-kilah-act-swift-action-expected | Pittenger updates "Kilah Act," swift action expected | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER INTRODUCES UPDATED “KILAH DAVENPORT CHILD PROTECTION ACT” WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) has introduced an updated version of the Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013, which is expected to quickly clear the Judiciary Committee and possibly be voted on by the full House of Representatives before Christmas. “In North Carolina, it took the Kilah Davenport tragedy for lawmakers to realize state child abuse laws were inadequate and outdated,” said Congressman Pittenger. “We don’t need to repeat the same mistake across America. This legislation will motivate states to address inadequate child abuse laws, while providing an avenue for additional federal action if state lawmakers don’t get the job done.” The Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act (H.R. 3627) now calls on the Attorney General to issue a report within six months detailing the penalties for child abuse in each state, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories, including whether or not the laws provide enhanced penalties in cases of severe child abuse. A follow-up report will be issued within three years. By highlighting lenient sentencing guidelines for cases of severe child abuse, state lawmakers will have the opportunity to adopt stricter standards similar to the new “Kilah’s Law” in North Carolina. “Like any mother, I wish my sweet Kilah didn’t have to be the face of this legislation, but those were the cards we were dealt,” said Kirbi Davenport. “Our family wanted to take this tragedy and fight for America’s most valuable resource, our children, to make a difference and work toward putting an end to child abuse.” The House Committee on the Judiciary is scheduled to take action on H.R. 3627 on Wednesday afternoon (December 4th). The exact timing of a vote by the full House of Representatives will be decided later this week, but is expected to occur in the near future. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-to-hold-2nd-annual-grants-workshop-on-wednesday | Butterfield to Hold 2nd Annual Grants Workshop on Wednesday | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield will hold its 2ndAnnual Grants Workshop for small business owners and non-profit organizations on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the East Carolina Heart Institute. The Grants Workshop will offer small business owners and non-profit organizations the opportunity to learn about funding opportunities, the grant application process, and capacity-building methods once grant funds are received. The workshop will also include representatives from federal, state, and private agencies, panel discussions, and how-to exercises. Some of the organizations that will be represented are The Conservation Fund, the N. C. Department of Agriculture, the N.C. Department of Homeland Security, the N. C. Department of Public Safety, The Duke Endowment, the Duke Energy Foundation, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Natural Resource Conservation Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Featured guest speakers include Daniel Mallison III, Vidant Health Capacity Building Program; W. S. Robinson, Certified Public Accountant; Angel Wright-Lanier, Assistant City Manager of Goldsboro, N.C.; and Evan Lewis, CEO, Martin Community Action. This event is free and open to the public with registration. The media is encouraged to attend. WHO: The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield WHAT: The 2nd Annual Small Business and Non-Profit Grants Workshop WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2013 WHERE: East Carolina Heart Institute, 115 Heart Drive, Greenville, North Carolina ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://holding.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=116 | Congressman Holding Statement on Presidential Constitutional Responsibility to Faithfully Execute the Law | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | holding.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release: December 3, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Statement on Presidential Constitutional Responsibility to Faithfully Execute the Law WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the Presidents Constitutional responsibility to 'faithfully execute' the law. Congressman George Holding (NC-13) released the following statement: In our democracy, power is divided among the three branches of our government, to make sure none becomes too powerful. Its one of the first things we learn in civics class. Our Founding Fathers carefully understood this principle as James Madison wrote, 'the accumulation of all powers legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same handsmay justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.' It is troubling that we even need to have this discussion about whether or not the President should faithfully execute laws this should already be understood, based on our Constitution. Unfortunately, President Obama continues to violate this Constitutional duty deciding arbitrarily when and where to enforce laws. From immigration, to drug laws, to his own signature healthcare law, President Obama has unilaterally granted himself extra-constitutional authority to change laws he doesnt like or to suspend enforcement of laws he doesnt agree with. This is a blatant abuse of power Congress passes laws, and the President is required by the Constitution to execute them. President Obama continuously ignores our system of checks and balances and chooses to amend or waive laws based on his political preference and beliefs. If the President does not like something, he finds his own way around it through abusing his executive power. This simply cannot continue the President picking and choosing what laws to enforce sets a dangerous precedent. If the President himself does not follow the law, then we have a real problem in our democratic system. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140223082340/http://holding.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-holding-statement-on-presidential-constitutional | Congressman Holding Statement on Presidential Constitutional Responsibility to Faithfully Execute the Law | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate Release: December 3, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Statement on Presidential Constitutional Responsibility to Faithfully Execute the Law WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the President’s Constitutional responsibility to 'faithfully execute' the law. Congressman George Holding (NC-13) released the following statement: “In our democracy, power is divided among the three branches of our government, to make sure none becomes too powerful. It’s one of the first things we learn in civics class. Our Founding Fathers carefully understood this principle – as James Madison wrote, 'the accumulation of all powers legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands…may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.' It is troubling that we even need to have this discussion about whether or not the President should faithfully execute laws – this should already be understood, based on our Constitution. Unfortunately, President Obama continues to violate this Constitutional duty – deciding arbitrarily when and where to enforce laws. From immigration, to drug laws, to his own signature healthcare law, President Obama has unilaterally granted himself extra-constitutional authority to change laws he doesn’t like or to suspend enforcement of laws he doesn’t agree with. This is a blatant abuse of power – Congress passes laws, and the President is required by the Constitution to execute them. President Obama continuously ignores our system of checks and balances and chooses to amend or waive laws based on his political preference and beliefs. If the President does not like something, he finds his own way around it through abusing his executive power. This simply cannot continue – the President picking and choosing what laws to enforce sets a dangerous precedent. If the President himself does not follow the law, then we have a real problem in our democratic system.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301104327/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=729 | Butterfield to Hold 2nd Annual Grants Workshop on Wednesday | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield will hold its 2ndAnnual Grants Workshop for small business owners and non-profit organizations on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the East Carolina Heart Institute. The Grants Workshop will offer small business owners and non-profit organizations the opportunity to learn about funding opportunities, the grant application process, and capacity-building methods once grant funds are received. The workshop will also include representatives from federal, state, and private agencies, panel discussions, and how-to exercises. Some of the organizations that will be represented are The Conservation Fund, the N. C. Department of Agriculture, the N.C. Department of Homeland Security, the N. C. Department of Public Safety, The Duke Endowment, the Duke Energy Foundation, the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Natural Resource Conservation Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Featured guest speakers include Daniel Mallison III, Vidant Health Capacity Building Program; W. S. Robinson, Certified Public Accountant; Angel Wright-Lanier, Assistant City Manager of Goldsboro, N.C.; and Evan Lewis, CEO, Martin Community Action. This event is free and open to the public with registration. The media is encouraged to attend. WHO: The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield WHAT: The 2nd Annual Small Business and Non-Profit Grants Workshop WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2013 WHERE: East Carolina Heart Institute, 115 Heart Drive, Greenville, North Carolina ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301132630/http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=475 | Hudson's Bipartisan TSA Reform Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives | 2013-12-03 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2013 Hudson’s Bipartisan TSA Reform Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives Hudson’s Second Bill to Pass the House in His First Year WASHINGTON-Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2719, the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, a bill authored by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08). “As Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, my goal is to hold TSA accountable while ensuring the safety of the American people and responsible stewardship of our tax dollars,” said Rep. Hudson. “The bipartisan passage of today’s bill demonstrates that Democrats and Republicans can work together for the common good, despite an unprecedented level of partisan gridlock in Washington.” The Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act introduces greater transparency and accountability for TSA spending decisions through a series of commonsense reforms. Specifically, it requires TSA to: Develop and share with the public, for the first time, a strategic, multiyear technology investment plan, Share key information with Congress on technology acquisitions, including cost overruns, delays, or technical failures within 30 days of identifying the problem, Establish principles for managing equipment in inventory to eliminate expensive storage of unusable or outdated technologies, and Report on its goals for contracting with small businesses. *This is Rep. Hudson’s second bipartisan bill to pass the U.S. House during his first year in Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=363086 | A Grateful Nation Offers its Thanks | 2013-11-28 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Dear Friends, Today Tom and I will spend Thanksgiving with members of our family in North Carolina. Like so many others, we plan to prepare a traditional Turkey dinner, watch a fair amount of football and enjoy simply being together. We'll give great thanks for these small things, for it is freedom and the benevolence of Almighty God that make them possible. The practice of Thanksgiving is a unifying moment in our country. Together we express gratitude as a nation for the richness of our heritage and for the multitude of blessings to which we lay claim, not the very least of which is the legacy of the Republic entrusted to us by great Americans before. As households gather across our United States to celebrate with friends and loved ones, we will not forget those who are standing watch. Thousands of troops this year will be separated from their families, deployed throughout the world for our protection. Other men and women, too, will be working at home, patrolling our streets and responding to emergencies - all to ensure our domestic security. These folks don't hear thank you enough, so if you get the chance, tell them. May you and your family have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving, and may we continue together to lift up in thanks and prayer our United States of America. Sincerely, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx P.S. For those of you looking to share a bit more about the history of America's Thanksgiving celebration, I found the resources from the What so Proudly we Hail Project to be extremely helpful. Rep. Foxx Tries to Balance Needy Students, Tax Dollars in Education Debate December 19, 2013 | Posted in Virginia Foxx in the News In the Worst Congress Ever, These Few Lawmakers Actually Did Something December 18, 2013 | Posted in Virginia Foxx in the News Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Tours Food Lion Distribution Center in Salisbury December 18, 2013 | Posted in Blog Heroes Among Us November 11, 2013 | Posted in Press Releases | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T22:39:47Z |
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-cathey-host-911-technology-demonstration | Pittenger, Cathey host 911 technology demonstration | 2013-11-27 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER AND SHERIFF CATHEY HOST STATEWIDE DEMONSTRATION OF NEW 911 TECHNOLOGY CHARLOTTE – This fall, Union County will become the first in America to launch innovative new 911 technology allowing citizens to send pictures or video of criminal activity directly to 911 dispatchers via their mobile phones. The technology will give police officers nearly instant access to pictures or videos of suspects, suspicious vehicles, or even kidnapping victims. “We are very proud to announce the technology of the future is available right now in Union County,” said Union County Emergency Communications Director Larry Brinker. “Emergency texting, photo uploads, and video transfers from nearly any phone can be distributed immediately to field units.” Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey will host a statewide briefing and demonstration of the new technology on Monday, December 2nd, 10:30 a.m., at the Union County Government Center in Monroe. Media is invited to cover the event. “Union County has turned the smart phone in your pocket into a crime fighting tool, and has launched this new technology at no cost to taxpayers,” commented Congressman Pittenger. “As a public service, I’m hosting this briefing so more law enforcement agencies can learn from Union County’s forward-thinking experience.” State Senator Tommy Tucker, Representatives Craig Horn and Mark Brody, senior management from North Carolina Emergency Management, and representatives of various 911 systems from across North Carolina plan to attend the demonstration. “This is something that will benefit every citizen, as well as every public service agency,” said Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey. “NexGen represents nearly real-time intelligence and reporting capability,” said Union County Chief Deputy Ben Bailey. “This service will enable us to be more effective in the field as a result of the rapid exchange of information.” Media planning to cover the even… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-continues-opposition-bilateral-security-agreement-afghanistan | JONES CONTINUES OPPOSITION TO BILATERAL SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH AFGHANISTAN | 2013-11-26 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) again implored President Barack Obama to oppose the Bilateral Security Agreement that is currently being discussed between the United States and Afghanistan. In a letter to the president, Congressman Jones expressed his opposition to the terms of the agreement, which obligates the United States to continue to send aid to Afghanistan and retain a troop presence for at least 10 years beyond 2014. “After 12 years, billions of dollars, and President Karzai’s continued disrespect for the United States, many in the House and Senate believe it is time to end our commitment to Afghanistan,” the letter reads. “However, despite the risks involved, the agreement will not be brought before Congress for a vote. It is a sad day when the Afghan government has voted on the agreement, but that opportunity has been denied to the United States Congress.” The full text of the letter is available at the link below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=363026 | Iran Agreement Has the Makings of a Grave Foreign Policy Mistake | 2013-11-26 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | foxx | https://foxx.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today issued the following statement on President Obama's announced agreement to amend Iranian sanctions: "Like our friend Israel, the United States cannot tolerate a nuclear Iranian regime, which is why crippling economic sanctions have been imposed against Tehran. “The recent Geneva agreement to relax the very sanctions responsible for bringing Iran to the table has the makings of a grave foreign policy mistake. It undermines the spirit of decades of bipartisan congressional sanctions which required the absolute cessation of Iranian nuclear activity. Now, in return for Iran marginally slowing the pace of its nuclear ambitions, the regime will have access to billions of dollars in economic relief. “It’s doubtful softening sanctions in this way will deter the Ayatollah, and this Administration should settle for nothing less than a completely dismantled Iranian nuclear program.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T22:39:47Z |
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-issues-statement-interim-nuclear-agreement-iran | PRICE ISSUES STATEMENT ON INTERIM NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN | 2013-11-26 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement today on the agreement, reached over the weekend between Iran and the P5+1 powers, including the United States. The deal requires Iran to halt progress on suspend or roll back key elements of its nuclear program, including halting enrichment above a certain level and reducing highly-enriched uranium stockpiles, and to provide for increased access to Iran's nuclear facilities by international monitors. Earlier this year, Rep. Price coauthored a bipartisan letter signed by over 130 House members urging the President to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon in the wake of the country's presidential election. The interim agreement reached over the weekend is an important first step toward a comprehensive and verifiable deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The agreement suspends key elements of Iran's nuclear program, diminishes Iran's capability to produce weapons-grade material, and commits Iran to unprecedented transparency and monitoring requirements. Should Iran fail to hold up its end of the bargain, the limited sanctions relief included in the deal will be terminated. Whether this interim agreement will lead to a final deal remains to be seen, but I commend the Obama Administration for heeding bipartisan calls in Congress to give diplomacy a chance and believe Congress must give our negotiators the time and space they need to pursue such a deal. Hastily enacting additional sanctions at this time could fracture the international coalition that produced this initial agreement and thus actually weaken the Administration's leverage as it pursues a broader deal. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-opposes-unnecessary-fishing-restrictions | JONES OPPOSES UNNECESSARY FISHING RESTRICTIONS | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) took action to halt the enactment of a measure that would create no-fishing zones for speckled hinds and warsaw groupers off the coast of North Carolina. In a letter to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, Congressman Jones explained that significant protections are already in place to prevent overfishing of both species. Furthermore, the last stock assessments on speckled hinds and warsaw groupers were completed 13 and 22 years ago, respectively, with new assessments not expected to be finished until 2016. Without updated data, there is no way to determine how effective current regulations have been and whether additional measures are necessary to protect the fish. “Given the lack of data on the current status of speckled hinds and warsaw groupers, implementing new fishing restrictions at this time would be unjustifiable,” said Congressman Jones. “I believe we need to give the regulations that are already in place the opportunity to work before enacting additional measures that will hurt Eastern North Carolina’s fishermen.” The full text of the letter is available at the link below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-nuclear-agreement-emboldens-iran-and-threatens-allies | Pittenger: Nuclear agreement emboldens Iran and threatens allies | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL TERROR TASKFORCE CHAIR EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERNS OVER IRANIAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09), Chairman of the Congressional Taskforce on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare, today expressed grave concern over the nuclear agreement signed this weekend with Iran. “Iran has been actively engaged in state-sponsored terrorism for thirty years, and more recently involved in the carnage in Syria through its surrogate Hezbollah,” said Congressman Pittenger. “Iran has been unrelenting in their call for ‘death to America’ and to Israel. “Now, President Obama is subjecting Israel, our Arab allies, the United States, and the world to a severely unbalanced agreement allowing Iran to continue producing enriched uranium, a key ingredient for a nuclear bomb, while reducing sanctions and providing a $7 billion reward for apparently outlasting Washington’s resolve. “President Obama’s ambivalent policies in the volatile Middle East frighten our allies. While in Israel this August, I asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he believes the United States would stand with Israel at its time of need, such as imminent Iranian nuclear deployment. He responded by talking carefully for several minutes and concluding, ‘I didn’t answer your question, did I?’ I responded, ‘no sir, but I understand.’ “In like manner, a ‘too eager’ diplomatic agreement with North Korea in 1995 has allowed unrestrained nuclear development in that provocative, unstable, terrorist state. “President Obama appears more interested in changing the subject in a currently disastrous political climate than assuring the United States stands strong against the most assertive threat to world peace, feared by Israel and the Arab nations alike.” Congressman Pittenger, along with other Members of Congress, expressed his concerns over the proposed agreement to Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer during a private meeting last Thursday. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-to-hold-hud-grant-check-presentation-and-press-conference-in | Butterfield to Hold HUD Grant Check Presentation and Press Conference in New Bern, Tomorrow | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will present a $400,000 check to the New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern at a press conference on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the New Bern Housing Authority, 837 South Front Street. The check represents a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant awarded to the Housing Authority and the City to develop New Bern's Five Points commercial area and surrounding residential neighborhood. The grantees will work together to develop a comprehensive approach to transform the Five Points neighborhood, redevelop its distressed Trent Court and Craven Terrace public housing, and serve the needs of the Greater Five Points residents, which includes education, employment, better health outcomes, community services, and recreation. The proposed plan will build on the neighborhood's assets, including its proximity to the waterfront, two parks, and anchor institution Carolina East Medical Center. The New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern are one of only nine applicants selected for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focused on directing resources to address three core goals: Housing, People and Neighborhoods. To achieve these core goals, communities must develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan will become the guiding document for the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families. All media outlets are invited to attend tomorrow's check presentation and press conference. This event is open to the public. Additional details below. WHO: Congressman G. K. Butterfield, New Bern Elected Officials, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development WHAT: Pre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://holding.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=115 | Congressman Holding Statement On Iran Nuclear Agreement | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | holding.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Holding Statement On Iran Nuclear Agreement f t # e Washington, DC, November 25, 2013 For Immediate Release: November 25, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Statement On Iran Nuclear Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Holding issued the following statement regarding the Iran nuclear agreement: The agreement - which has repeatedly been praised by the Obama administration - allows Iran to continue enriching uranium while accessing billions of previously sanctioned dollars for the next six months. Nothing in this agreement changes the simple fact we can't trust the regime in Tehran. In the past, Iran has already used every negotiating tactic in the book to move their nuclear program forward. Past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior. We should not relax a single sanction until international inspectors have verified Iran's nuclear program has been entirely dismantled and they are adhering to all UN Security Council Resolutions. ### f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140223215717/http://holding.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-holding-statement-on-iran-nuclear-agreement | Congressman Holding Statement On Iran Nuclear Agreement | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate Release: November 25, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Statement On Iran Nuclear Agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Holding issued the following statement regarding the Iran nuclear agreement: “The agreement - which has repeatedly been praised by the Obama administration - allows Iran to continue enriching uranium while accessing billions of previously sanctioned dollars for the next six months. Nothing in this agreement changes the simple fact we can't trust the regime in Tehran. In the past, Iran has already used every negotiating tactic in the book to move their nuclear program forward. Past behavior is the best indicator of future behavior. We should not relax a single sanction until international inspectors have verified Iran's nuclear program has been entirely dismantled and they are adhering to all UN Security Council Resolutions.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301095448/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=727 | Butterfield to Hold HUD Grant Check Presentation and Press Conference in New Bern, Tomorrow | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will present a $400,000 check to the New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern at a press conference on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the New Bern Housing Authority, 837 South Front Street. The check represents a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant awarded to the Housing Authority and the City to develop New Bern’s Five Points commercial area and surrounding residential neighborhood. The grantees will work together to develop a comprehensive approach to transform the Five Points neighborhood, redevelop its distressed Trent Court and Craven Terrace public housing, and serve the needs of the Greater Five Points residents, which includes education, employment, better health outcomes, community services, and recreation. The proposed plan will build on the neighborhood’s assets, including its proximity to the waterfront, two parks, and anchor institution Carolina East Medical Center. The New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern are one of only nine applicants selected for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focused on directing resources to address three core goals: Housing, People and Neighborhoods. To achieve these core goals, communities must develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan will become the guiding document for the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families. All media outlets are invited to attend tomorrow’s check presentation and press conference. This event is open to the public. Additional details below. WHO: Congressman G. K. Butterfield, New Bern Elected Officials, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban D… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140330221223/http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=473 | Hudson Co-Authors Letter to Protect the Tobacco Transition Payment Program | 2013-11-25 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2013 Hudson Co-Authors Letter to Protect the Tobacco Transition Payment Program WASHINGTON-U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, and Office of Management and Budget Director, Sylvia Burwell, regarding protection of the Tobacco Transition Payment Program (TTPP) from the proposed FY2014 sequester cuts. “Tobacco is an integral part of North Carolina’s agriculture and economy, and I am proud to join a bipartisan group of my colleagues urging Secretary Vilsack and Director Burwell to take necessary steps to ensure that this user-fee funded program is not confiscated under the guise of FY2014 sequestration cuts,” said Rep. Hudson. “The Tobacco Transition Payment Program came at a pivotal time when our growers needed certainty most. A few years ago, tobacco faced many challenges including diminishing demand, escalating production costs, and competition from cheaper foreign-grown tobacco, and the TTPP was a 10-year commitment of private money to our farmers and their families to help them reduce their dependence on tobacco and transition to the free market.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-1-of-3-to-attend-congressional-hearing-in-gastonia | Pittenger 1 of 3 to attend Congressional hearing in Gastonia | 2013-11-22 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2013 AWAY FROM THE NOISE: CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER LEAVES WASHINGTON TO LISTEN TO CONCERNS OF ORDINARY AMERICANS CHARLOTTE – Leaving the crowd of Washington pundits and activists behind, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) today traveled to Gastonia, N.C. to focus on the stories of ordinary Americans personally impacted by Obamacare. Joined by Congressmen Darrell Issa (CA-49) and Patrick McHenry (NC-10) for a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee field hearing, Congressman Pittenger listened to the testimony of five witnesses, including a small business owner, the director of a non-profit, the CEO of a staffing agency, and an independent insurance agent. “Today we heard firsthand the conflicts and challenges facing both individuals and businesses struggling with the momentous costs and compliance issues of Obamacare,” commented Congressman Pittenger following the hearing. “We will take today’s concerns back to Congress and fight to make sure President Obama pays attention to the people of North Carolina.” Congressman Pittenger is co-sponsor of the American Health Care Reform Act (H.R. 3121), a common-sense package of health care reforms that will lower costs, protect those with pre-existing conditions, and provide health insurance for the needy. The American Health Care Reform Act does not include a government takeover of healthcare and allows Americans the freedom to choose the health insurance best suited to their individual needs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-applauds-new-berns-receipt-of-400000-hud-planning-grant-for | Butterfield Applauds New Bern's Receipt of $400,000 HUD Planning Grant for Five Points District | 2013-11-22 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the award of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant to the New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern, North Carolina in the amount of $400,000. The grant will be used to develop New Bern's Five Points commercial area and surrounding residential neighborhood, which was once a thriving community, but in recent years have experienced economic challenges, high unemployment rate, and an above average violent crime rate. This grant is essential to revitalizing and rebranding the Five Points corridor, which in its heyday was a vibrant community of mixed-income families, retail shops and restaurants, and several other amenities, said Congressman Butterfield. The partnership between the New Bern Housing Authority, the City, and its key sponsors will help this community realize its full potential while also spurring economic development and improving the quality of life of its residents. I thank U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan for selecting New Bern as a grant recipient. The grantees will work together to develop a comprehensive approach to transform the Five Points neighborhood, redevelop its distressed Trent Court and Craven Terrace public housing, and serve the needs of the Greater Five Points residents, which includes education, employment, better health outcomes, community services, and recreation. The proposed plan will build on the neighborhood's assets, including its proximity to the waterfront, two parks, and anchor institution Carolina East Medical Center. The New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern are one of only nine applicants selected for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focused on directing resources to address three core goals: Housing, People and Neighborhoods. To achieve these core goals, communities must dev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-nc-affordable-care-act-hearing-straight-out-cynical-gop-playbook | PRICE: NC AFFORDABLE CARE ACT HEARING STRAIGHT OUT OF CYNICAL GOP 'PLAYBOOK' | 2013-11-22 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Representative David Price (D-NC) linked a Republican House committee hearing in Gastonia, North Carolina to the party's efforts to sabotage and repeal the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Price argues that the hearing, a product of the confidential Obamacare Watch Playbook distributed to Republican members and later obtained by a media organization, shows the party is more concerned with politicizing the health care law than working to improve it. A statement from Rep. Price is below. This so-called oversight hearing' is being led by the same Republicans who shut down the government in their desperate attempt to defund the Affordable Care Act. It is disappointing that House Republicans prefer to spend time and taxpayer money coming up with glossy brochures outlining their strategy to repeal the ACA and flying members around the country for political messaging opportunities, instead of focusing on improving the law or addressing other priorities that affect North Carolinians. The hearing deliberately excludes individuals who have benefited from the Affordable Care Act, such as the constituent in my district with a very sick wife who was able escape financial insecurity by saving more than $3,500 a year on his insurance premiums and co-payments as a direct result of the law. Many constituents have contacted me with similar stories. Because of the Affordable Care Act, North Carolinians have access to high-quality plans that won't let them down when they need them the most. Millions of North Carolinians have benefited by keeping their children on their insurance plans until they turn 26, or by taking advantage of free preventive care and better Medicare prescription benefits, because of the law. Republicans would prefer to paper over the ACA's success stories to make repealing the law easier politically, but I am unwilling to turn my back on the millions of Americans who have been waiting for years to access quality insurance. I am happy to work to improve the law, but that is made much more diffic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301104528/http://butterfield.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=22&itemid=726 | Butterfield Applauds New Bern's Receipt of $400,000 HUD Planning Grant for Five Points District | 2013-11-22 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the award of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant to the New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern, North Carolina in the amount of $400,000. The grant will be used to develop New Bern’s Five Points commercial area and surrounding residential neighborhood, which was once a thriving community, but in recent years have experienced economic challenges, high unemployment rate, and an above average violent crime rate. “This grant is essential to revitalizing and rebranding the Five Points corridor, which in its heyday was a vibrant community of mixed-income families, retail shops and restaurants, and several other amenities,” said Congressman Butterfield. “The partnership between the New Bern Housing Authority, the City, and its key sponsors will help this community realize its full potential while also spurring economic development and improving the quality of life of its residents. I thank U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan for selecting New Bern as a grant recipient.” The grantees will work together to develop a comprehensive approach to transform the Five Points neighborhood, redevelop its distressed Trent Court and Craven Terrace public housing, and serve the needs of the Greater Five Points residents, which includes education, employment, better health outcomes, community services, and recreation. The proposed plan will build on the neighborhood’s assets, including its proximity to the waterfront, two parks, and anchor institution Carolina East Medical Center. The New Bern Housing Authority and the City of New Bern are one of only nine applicants selected for the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant. Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focused on directing resources to address three core goals: Housing, People and Neighborhoods. To achieve these core goals, c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-calls-end-taxpayer-subsidies-wind-energy | JONES CALLS FOR END TO TAXPAYER SUBSIDIES OF WIND ENERGY | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) and a bipartisan coalition of 52 representatives called for an end to the wind production tax credit (PTC) in 2013. In a letter to Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, Congressman Jones and his colleagues explained that the PTC “is now more valuable than the price of the electricity the plants actually generate” and costs the American taxpayers roughly 6 billion dollars per year. Furthermore, there are significant concerns with wind energy’s effects on military operations and aviation – particularly troubling given the location of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point – as well as concerns over potential health problems for individuals living in the vicinity of a wind turbine. The wind tax credit is currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2013, and Congressman Jones and his colleagues are advocating against extending it. “It is long past time for the federal government to stop forcing American taxpayers to spend billions of dollars to prop up a now-mature energy source,” said Congressman Jones. “Combined with my concerns about the effects of wind turbines on the military installations and residents of Eastern North Carolina, I fully support the expiration of the PTC at the end of this year.” Congressman Jones is also a cosponsor of H.R. 259, the 2013 Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (EFEPA), which would repeal a variety of taxpayer subsidies for energy activities, including wind, solar, oil, and gas. The bill has garnered support from the American Energy Alliance, Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, the Club for Growth, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, Freedom Action, Heritage Action, National Taxpayers Union, 60 Plus Association, and Taxpayers for Common Sense. The full text of the letter to Chairman Camp is available at the link below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-joins-congressional-hearing-in-gastonia | Pittenger joins Congressional hearing in Gastonia | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER INVITED TO JOIN FRIDAY’S CONGRESSIONAL HEARING IN GASTONIA CHARLOTTE – To better understand how Obamacare is impacting hardworking Americans, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) will participate in Friday’s Congressional Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Gastonia, N.C. At the invitation of Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), Congressman Pittenger will deliver an opening statement and join the committee in questioning witnesses. “For every Obamacare success story, there are three or four dozen stories of cancellation notices, lost jobs, reduced hours, or small businesses unable to expand due to crushing costs,” said Congressman Pittenger. “These are real people with real stories of suffering caused by a misguided law sold to the American people as a panacea.” The hearing is scheduled for Friday, November 22nd, 10 a.m., at the Gaston County Courthouse in Gastonia, N.C. On Thursday afternoon, Congressman Pittenger participated in a Google Hangout with several constituents who shared their concerns about cancelled insurance, exploding premiums, and job losses created by Obamacare’s medical device tax. To view a replay of the Hangout, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://holding.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=114 | Congressman Holding Supports the Innovation Act | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | holding.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release: November 20, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Supports the Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. After the House Judiciary Committee approved a patent reform bill, Congressman George Holding (NC-13) released the following statement: Patent litigation abuse jeopardizes the integrity of our legal system and the vibrancy of our economy. Companies large and small are consistently faced with the threat of abusive patent suits - costing them money that could be used to create jobs. Simply put, these abusive suits are a burden on our economy and lead to tens of billions of dollars a year in settlements and litigation costs - money that could be better spent creating new jobs and solving problems. Our nation's innovators boost our economy, and it is wrong for patent trolls to take advantage of them. The money companies have to use for settlements and litigation with patent trolls could instead be put towards research, technology, and hiring. That's why I cosponsored the Innovation Act, to defend our patent system against fraud and abuse. It contains reforms that will help business large and small, while preserving the integrity of America's patent system. The Innovation Act offers security for our innovators and job creators, and consequentially, our economy as a whole. Background: H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act was introduced by Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) and cosponsored by Congressman Holding. H.R. 3309 reduces patent litigation abuse and was approved by the Judiciary Committee on November 20, 2013. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-deadlines-loom-house-gop-ignores-pressing-issues-favor-tired-message | PRICE: DEADLINES LOOM, BUT HOUSE GOP IGNORES PRESSING ISSUES IN FAVOR OF TIRED 'MESSAGE' BILLS | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, after voting against all three energy bills Republicans brought to the House floor this week, Representative David Price (D-NC) expressed his disappointment that Republican leaders are choosing to debate message bills instead of focusing on priorities that affect all North Carolinians. The Republican bills considered by the House this week would put oil and natural gas drilling and pipeline activities in the fast lane, and would bar any federal oversight of fracking on public lands. After today, House Republicans have only eight legislative workdays scheduled for the rest of the year, Rep. Price said. I find it amazing that House Republican leaders, who have presided over one of the most lethargic sessions I can remember, think handing out energy company giveaways is a better use of our time than moving forward on a transportation bill or a farm bill or immigration reform, or even on writing our 2014 budgetall of which would benefit the economy and create jobs. They have no sense of urgency for the rest of the year, and their draft blank page' agenda for 2014 makes clear just how limited their positive vision for our nation is. President Obama has promised to veto the Republican energy bills, which are also unlikely to be considered in the Senate. The House is expected to be in recess from November 21 until December 2. House Republicans have scheduled December 13 as the final day of session for the year. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140330210500/http://holding.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-supports-the-innovation-act | Congressman Holding Supports the Innovation Act | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | George Holding | H001065 | web.archive.org | legacy | For Immediate Release: November 20, 2013 Contact: Lindsay Hamilton, 202-225-3032 Congressman Holding Supports the Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the House Judiciary Committee approved a patent reform bill, Congressman George Holding (NC-13) released the following statement: “Patent litigation abuse jeopardizes the integrity of our legal system and the vibrancy of our economy. Companies large and small are consistently faced with the threat of abusive patent suits - costing them money that could be used to create jobs. Simply put, these abusive suits are a burden on our economy and lead to tens of billions of dollars a year in settlements and litigation costs - money that could be better spent creating new jobs and solving problems. Our nation's innovators boost our economy, and it is wrong for patent ‘trolls’ to take advantage of them. The money companies have to use for settlements and litigation with patent trolls could instead be put towards research, technology, and hiring. That's why I cosponsored the Innovation Act, to defend our patent system against fraud and abuse. It contains reforms that will help business large and small, while preserving the integrity of America's patent system. The Innovation Act offers security for our innovators and job creators, and consequentially, our economy as a whole.” Background: H.R. 3309, the “Innovation Act” was introduced by Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) and cosponsored by Congressman Holding. H.R. 3309 reduces patent litigation abuse and was approved by the Judiciary Committee on November 20, 2013. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=7bda4a19-c9e8-e396-eda8-83ebf24d29b7 | Burr: Exercise of 'Nuclear Option' Threatens Bipartisanship and Paves Way for More Laws Like Obamacare | 2013-11-21 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 11.21.13 Burr: Exercise of ‘Nuclear Option’ Threatens Bipartisanship and Paves Way for More Laws Like Obamacare Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) made the following statement in reaction to Majority Leader Harry Reid's move to invoke the 'nuclear option' to make major changes to the longstanding rules of the Senate: "The American people know what they get when the Senate removes the 60-vote threshold and the minority is stripped of its rights: they get unchecked power by the Executive Branch. The President and Harry Reid might not like the American people playing a role in outcomes through the minority, but it has worked well for over 200 years. This change is a blatant attempt to change the debate about the Democrats' health care plan as the consequences of this disastrous law are felt around the country, but it has ramifications far beyond the debate surrounding Obamacare. Rather than advance legislation and nominate judges that are capable of receiving bipartisan support in the United States Senate, the President and the Democrat majority want their legislation, their way—and they want to change the Senate rules to pack the courts with judges who agree with them. Make no mistake; these actions pave the way for more laws like Obamacare and will do lasting damage to bipartisanship, the Senate, and the nation." Print Email Tweet Previous Article Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://foxx.house.gov/blog/?postid=365199 | Rep. Graves, Rep. Foxx & 22 Cosponsors Introduce Bill To Save U.S. Textile Jobs | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Virginia Foxx | F000450 | foxx.house.gov | legacy | Today, U.S. Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-05) and 22 cosponsors introduced the Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA), a bipartisan bill to save U.S. textile jobs by providing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with more tools to enforce trade laws and better target fraudulent textile and apparel goods coming into the United States. “When trade violators sneak illegal goods into the United States it’s a direct threat to our textile workers,” said Rep. Graves. “The hardworking people in communities like Trion, Georgia, shouldn’t have to worry about fraudsters in China stealing their livelihoods. Our bipartisan bill will modernize Customs and Border Protection so it has the enforcement tools necessary to crack down on illegal activity, collect more duties and penalties and protect 600,000 American jobs in the textile industry.” Original cosponsors of TESA are Reps. Howard Coble (R-NC-6), Mike McIntyre (D-NC-7), Dan Lipinski (D-IL-3), Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA-3), Mike Michaud (D-ME-2), Renee Ellmers (R-NC-2), Jim McGovern (D-MA-2), Richard Hudson (R-NC-8), Charles Rangel (D-NY-13), Walter Jones (R-NC-3), Sanford Bishop (D-GA-2), Mark Meadows (R-NC-11), Hank Johnson (D-GA-4), Robert Pittenger (R-NC-9), Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38), George Holding (R-NC-13), David Scott (D-GA-13), Trey Gowdy (R-SC-4), Joe Wilson (R-SC-2), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-9), Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10), Doug Collins (R-GA-9), and Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5). The Textile Enforcement and Security Act How It Works: • Provides More Tools To Combat Fraud o Increases the number of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) specialists in the Textile and Trade Agreements division and at over a dozen U.S. ports. Also assigns staff to train trade partners. o Clarifies that CBP has the authority to seize fraudulent textile and apparel goods imported under Trade Preference Area and Free Trade Agreement rules. o Establishes centralized databases so CBP can more effectively and efficiently identify high risk importers and supply… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-continues-push-flood-insurance-rate-reform | JONES CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR FLOOD INSURANCE RATE REFORM | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) continued his push to bring relief to Eastern North Carolina homeowners suffering skyrocketing flood insurance rates under last year’s Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act, which significantly altered the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is causing large rate increases. In a letter to Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling and Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Congressman Jones emphasized the need to quickly move flood insurance reform legislation through the committee and to the House floor. In addition, Congressman Jones yesterday attended a hearing of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee of the Financial Services Committee regarding the implementation of Biggert-Waters. He has supported numerous efforts to delay the implementation of the rate increases until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completes a previously-mandated affordability study and adjustments are made to the Biggert-Waters legislation to ensure that flood insurance remains affordable. “Eastern North Carolinians are looking for solutions to their rising flood insurance costs, and ensuring that reform legislation makes its way quickly through committee and to the House floor for a vote is the first step in bringing homeowners the relief they need,” said Congressman Jones. “I was pleased to see the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee take the initiative to hold a hearing on the implementation of Biggert-Waters, and I will continue to work toward a solution that allows both the NFIP to remain financially sustainable and flood insurance to remain affordable.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-receives-constitution-award-perfect-score-freedom-index | JONES RECEIVES CONSTITUTION AWARD FOR PERFECT SCORE ON FREEDOM INDEX | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has been chosen as a recipient of the Constitution Award by The New American in honor of his perfect score on the magazine’s Freedom Index. The Freedom Index is a congressional scorecard based on 10 votes chosen by the editorial board that reflect a representative or senator’s “adherence to constitutional principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility, national sovereignty, and a traditional foreign policy of avoiding foreign entanglements.” Congressman Jones was one of only 12 members of the House and Senate to earn a score of 100 percent. “I am honored to receive the Constitution Award from The New American,” said Congressman Jones. “Our Constitution is under constant attack, and defending America’s principles of freedom is my greatest privilege and responsibility as a member of the House of Representatives.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-to-host-google-hangout | Pittenger to host Google Hangout | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER TO HOST GOOGLE HANGOUT EXPLORING OBAMACARE IMPACT IN NORTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) will host a Google Hangout with constituents who contacted him about their struggles with Obamacare. Similar to an informal hearing, Congressman Pittenger will use the Hangout to more fully explore how Obamacare is impacting the people, jobs, and economy of North Carolina’s 9th District. Invited participants include a local small business owner, a financial planner, an IT expert, and a nurse. “Almost 500,000 North Carolinians have seen their health plan cancelled due to Obamacare,” commented Congressman Pittenger. “From massive cost increases to lost jobs and reduced hours, Obamacare is having a negative impact on our economy. During the Google Hangout, I want to listen to real people and their real stories and opinions, and take their ideas back to my colleagues.” Congresswoman Renee Ellmers of Raleigh will co-host the Hangout. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-wolf-write-mccrory-about-fighting-hunger | Pittenger, Wolf write McCrory about fighting hunger | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2013 CONGRESSMEN PITTENGER AND WOLF WRITE GOVERNOR McCRORY ABOUT FIGHTING HUNGER WASHINGTON – America is the world’s most prosperous nation, and none of our friends and neighbors should go hungry. Yet 49 million Americans, including 16 million children, do go hungry. Officially termed “food insecure,” they often don’t know where their next meal will come from. Today, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Congressman Frank Wolf (VA-10) sent a letter to Governor Pat McCrory outlining several ideas on how to combat hunger at no cost to taxpayers. “Congressman Wolf has led efforts to fight hunger for several years, and I wanted leaders in North Carolina to benefit from his experience,” said Congressman Pittenger. “Community problems are best solved through community action, and this letter provides new ideas on how to involve more of the community in fighting hunger in North Carolina.” The joint letter describes several successful initiatives that Congressman Wolf has been involved with in Virginia, highlights an innovative partnership between school cafeterias and food banks in Kansas City, and discusses the need for more public-private partnerships to combat hunger. “There are so many ways we can combat the pervasive yet solvable hunger problem that exists all over the country,” wrote Congressman Wolf. In 2009, Congressman Wolf launched an annual federal employee food drive which has collected 15.2 million pounds of food donations to date. This fall, Congressman Pittenger partnered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the Billy Graham Library, WCNC-TV, and WSOC 103.7 FM for a food drive which he hopes will become an annual, community-wide event. A copy of Congressman Pittenger’s letter to Governor McCrory is attached. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://price.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/price-congratulates-dean-smith-presidential-medal-freedom | PRICE CONGRATULATES DEAN SMITH ON PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NC | David Price | P000523 | price.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative David Price (D-NC) issued the following statement today after President Obama awarded former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill men's basketball coach Dean Smith the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Rep. Price joined Smith's family at the award ceremony at the White House. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes individuals who have embodied American values and made our nation stronger through their extraordinary life's work. Throughout his life, Coach Smith has worked humbly yet tirelessly to address many of our country's most pressing issues, from ending segregation in college sports and in our college town to advancing the cause of equal rights and justice for all Americans. Dean also found time to be a pretty good basketball coach. We all know of Coach Smith's success leading the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill men's basketball team to championships and Final Fours, and his record-setting 879 wins, but his dedication to mentoring his players and ensuring they graduated and went on to success after basketball was just as laudable. By any measure, Dean Smith's contributions to our community and our country have met the standard for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. I congratulate my friend and his family on this award and hope his example is remembered for years to come. Also receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom were: former President Bill Clinton, journalist Ben Bradlee, former Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye, talk show host and media figure Oprah Winfrey, Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Jose Mario Molina, Nobel Economics Laureate Daniel Kahneman, former Indiana Senator Richard Lugar, singer Loretta Lynn, astronaut Sally Ride, former Chicago Cubs first baseman Ernie Banks, civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, jazz musician Arturo Sandoval, writer and activist Gloria Steinem, civil rights activist, C.T. Vivian and Judge Patricia Wald. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=76d491e0-afcd-0683-f7fc-7b93e920a82b | Senators Burr, Casey, and Fellow Supporters Urge Passage of ABLE Act | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 11.20.13 Senators Burr, Casey, and Fellow Supporters Urge Passage of ABLE Act With more than half of the United States Congress supporting the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE Act - S. 313/H.R. 647), U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Robert Casey (D-PA), and a bipartisan, bicameral group of bill co-sponsors and supporters called on Congress to pass the ABLE Act and provide an improved quality of life for individuals with disabilities through tax-free savings accounts. Introduced in the 113th Congress in February, the ABLE Act has earned 50 Senate co-sponsors, 305 House co-sponsors, and is backed by more than 50 local, state, and national disability advocacy groups, including the National Down Syndrome Society, Autism Speaks, and The Arc. Burr, the lead Republican sponsor in the Senate, said: "The ABLE Act is a commonsense piece of legislation that provides individuals with disabilities and their families with the resources to plan for a sound financial future while continuing to improve the quality of their lives today. I am pleased to see such overwhelming bipartisan, bicameral support for this important bill and look forward to its consideration in the Senate." Casey, the lead Democratic sponsor in the Senate, said: "The ABLE Act is commonsense bipartisan legislation that will help make it easier for those families to save for their children's future care, and we should pass it immediately. Individuals with disabilities and their families face challenges many of us can't even begin to imagine. They deserve some assurance that they will be able to adequately plan for expenses. " Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) said: "Support for tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities stands at its highest level ever - testament to the tireless dedication of those who believe that ALL Americans deserve equality when it comes to financial planning tools. It… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-cosponsors-bill-ease-fishing-vessel-discharge-regulations | JONES COSPONSORS BILL TO EASE FISHING VESSEL DISCHARGE REGULATIONS | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) cosponsored legislation to exempt owners of fishing vessels from burdensome regulations requiring them to obtain an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit for discharges incidental to normal vessel operation. The Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2013 (H.R. 3464) would put a permanent moratorium on the EPA requirements, which will necessitate a permit for discharging things as simple as deck wash, bilge pump discharge, fish hold water, and laundry and shower water. Failure to obtain the permit could result in lawsuits and fines of over 32,000 dollars. “With an economy that is already struggling to recover, the last thing that Eastern North Carolina fishermen need is another costly federal regulation,” said Congressman Jones. “We need federal policies that encourage – not stifle – economic growth and job creation.” In 2006, a federal court in California ruled that the EPA was required under the Clean Water Act to issue permits for incidental discharges. Congress permanently exempted the 13,000,000 recreational vessels that were affected by the ruling but gave only a temporary exemption, until December 2014, to the affected 65,000 commercial and charter fishing boats and 15,000 commercial-use vessels. The EPA has since notified Congress that it is not equipped to process the vast number of permits that will be required once the temporary exemption has expired. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-praises-navy-decision-cancel-camden-county-olf | JONES PRAISES NAVY DECISION TO CANCEL CAMDEN COUNTY OLF | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following statement following the United States Navy’s announcement that it has decided to cancel the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an Outlying Landing Field (OLF) in Camden County, North Carolina. “Given the overwhelming local opposition to an OLF in Northeastern North Carolina, the Navy’s decision is entirely appropriate,” said Congressman Jones. “I have been and will continue to be a strong advocate for the effort to bring an additional OLF to the Cherry Point area, which the surrounding community fully supports, but the field should not be located in Northeastern North Carolina against the wishes of the local residents.” A copy of the press release from the Navy is available at the link below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pittenger-jimmie-johnson-a-champion-on-and-off-the-track | Pittenger: Jimmie Johnson "a champion on and off the track" | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER: JIMMIE JOHNSON “A CHAMPION BOTH ON AND OFF THE TRACK” WASHINGTON – On Sunday, Ninth District resident Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, his sixth championship in just eight years. “Jimmie Johnson is a remarkable race car driver, but I’m even more impressed with his work off the track,” commented Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09). “Since 2006, the Jimmie Johnson Foundation has contributed more than $5 million to charity, with a special focus on improving K-12 education in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and California. “Jimmie Johnson is a champion both on and off the track, and while his racing exploits will one day be memorialized in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, his quiet, off-the-track efforts to improve education will be his most significant, lasting legacy.” Congressman Pittenger will soon give a speech on the House floor to honor Jimmie Johnson’s community involvement, and also plans to extend an invitation to Jimmie Johnson and his #48 Lowe’s team to attend a special Congressional reception in honor of their championship season. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=7197f74e-fb90-c507-6879-5054bf4e2c79 | Coats Bill to Protect Integrity of National Cemeteries Clears the Senate | 2013-11-19 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 11.19.13 Coats Bill to Protect Integrity of National Cemeteries Clears the Senate Senate passage of Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act one step closer to law Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) today praised the Senate's passage of the Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act, (S.1471), legislation he introduced that would give the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of the Army the authority to disinter veterans buried in national cemeteries who have committed a Federal or State capital crime. The bill passed the Senate unanimously on Monday evening. "I truly wish the events that prompted the need for this legislation never occurred in the first place," said Coats. "My office and I have been working for more than a year with the Koehl family and the VA to remedy this unacceptable mistake. I am pleased the Senate unanimously passed my bill to help give the Koehl family a sense of closure and to protect the integrity of our national cemeteries." "The men and women who have served our country are heroes and deserve to be honored when they pass; however, veterans who have committed a capital crime should not be allowed to be laid to rest in one of our national cemeteries among these brave individuals," said Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and a cosponsor of the bill. "A military burial is one of the greatest honors we can bestow on our men and women in uniform and should not include those who have committed such heinous acts." Specifically, the bill would give the VA the authority it needs to exhume the remains of Michael LaShawn Anderson, who shot and killed Indianapolis resident Alicia Dawn Koehl on May 30, 2012. After learning that Anderson was buried at Fort Custer National Cemetery, the Koehl family requested that the VA disinter his remains. The VA rejected the request… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://jones.house.gov/press-release/jones-opposes-bilateral-security-agreement-afghanistan | JONES OPPOSES BILATERAL SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH AFGHANISTAN | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Walter Jones | J000255 | jones.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) implored President Barack Obama to reconsider the Bilateral Security Agreement that is currently being discussed between the United States and Afghanistan. Under the agreement, the United States would continue to send aid to Afghanistan and would retain a troop presence for 10 years beyond 2014. In a letter to President Obama, Congressman Jones outlined his concerns regarding the agreement – namely, the possibility of further loss of American life overseas and the expenditure of taxpayer money without congressional approval. “Particularly at a time when the national debt is an astonishing 17 trillion dollars and we have been forced to make deep budget cuts here in the United States, we cannot afford to continue to send trillions of dollars overseas to support a corrupt Afghan government,” said Congressman Jones. “Most importantly, allowing our troops to remain in Afghanistan exposes them to considerable danger and risks the loss of precious American lives – all without so much as a vote in Congress.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://pittenger.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-pittenger-stuart-varney-discuss-fate-of-obamacare | ICYMI: Pittenger, Stuart Varney discuss fate of Obamacare | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Robert Pittenger | P000606 | pittenger.house.gov | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2013 CONGRESSMAN PITTENGER: OBAMACARE IS COERCIVE CHARLOTTE – Monday morning, Fox Business anchor Stuart Varney turned to Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) for analysis of the continuing meltdown of Obamacare. Almost 500,000 North Carolinians have already had their health insurance cancelled due to Obamacare, while only 1600 have been able to sign up for plans on Healthcare.gov. Stuart Varney asked if Obamacare was now more likely to be repealed. Congressman Pittenger replied that Americans would start demanding repeal, explaining that Obamacare is “a coercive plan, one that’s mandated and required, and yet the failure of it is so evident. In North Carolina, we have a half-million people who can’t keep their own plan.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20140301132833/http://hudson.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=472 | Hudson Statement on Memorial Service for TSA Officer Gerardo Hernandez | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Hudson | H001067 | web.archive.org | legacy | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2013 Hudson Statement on Memorial Service for TSA Officer Gerardo Hernandez WASHINGTON- U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Transportation Security Subcommittee Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after attending a memorial service for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez: “I was honored to join the family and friends of Officer Hernandez to commemorate his life and service to our country. We owe a debt of gratitude to Officer Hernandez and our transportation security officers who put themselves in harm’s way for our safety. Officer Hernandez will be remembered as a true American hero, one who valiantly dedicated his life to protecting our air-travelers. I will continue to work with my colleagues and the transportation security community to investigate the senseless attack that occurred to ensure TSA and our airports have the tools to keep all Americans safe.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=6cbec278-a65f-bee7-0b68-cb62b47c37bc | Senate Health Policy Leaders Hail Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Safety of Compounded Drugs, Track All Prescription Drugs; Bill Now Heads to the President's Desk | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 11.18.13 Senate Health Policy Leaders Hail Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Safety of Compounded Drugs, Track All Prescription Drugs; Bill Now Heads to the President’s Desk Bipartisan, Bicameral Drug Quality and Security Act Endorsed by Community Pharmacists, State Health Officials, and Dozens of Other Stakeholder Groups Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA), Ranking Member Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and HELP Committee members Senator Al Franken (D-MN), Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) today hailed Senate passage of legislation to help ensure the safety of compounded drugs and to track all prescription drugs from the time they are manufactured to the moment they are picked up at the drugstore. The Drug Quality and Security Act reflects a bipartisan, bicameral effort to address these drug safety and security issues. It is aimed at helping prevent a future public health crisis like the 2012 meningitis outbreak tied to the New England Compounding Center and securing the pharmaceutical supply chain. The bill has now cleared both houses of Congress and will go on to the President to be signed into law. "Just over one year ago, a widespread fungal meningitis outbreak brought attention to the legal and regulatory gaps that allowed owners and managers at the New England Compounding Center to disregard basic procedures to ensure that the products they were manufacturing were sterile. This gross negligence had heartbreaking consequences for families nationwide," Harkin said. "And the contamination at the NECC was not an isolated incident: over the last decade, patients have suffered a range of grievous—even fatal—infections as a result of compounded drugs that were contaminated or improperly formulated." "This bipartisan bill represents a monumental step forward for drug safety and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.burr.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.PressReleases&Type=Press Release&ContentRecord_id=6ccbb9f9-0b61-c546-141a-e7bffce57c70 | Senate Education Committee Members Announce Task Force to Review Higher Ed Regulations and Reporting Requirements | 2013-11-18 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Republican | House | NC | Richard Burr | B001135 | www.burr.senate.gov | legacy | 11.18.13 Senate Education Committee Members Announce Task Force to Review Higher Ed Regulations and Reporting Requirements Task force of higher ed officials and experts will identify ways to reduce and streamline confusing or costly regulations Senate education committee Ranking Member Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), and members Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) today announced the formation of a task force to examine burdens on institutions of higher education. The Task Force on Government Regulation of Higher Education will conduct a comprehensive review of federal regulations and reporting requirements affecting colleges and universities and make recommendations to reduce and streamline regulations, while protecting students, institutions and taxpayers. Alexander said: "Let's face it: the federal government has become one of the greatest obstacles to innovation in higher education. The stack of federal regulations on colleges and universities today is not the result of evil doers, it is simply the piling up of well-intentioned laws and regulations without anyone spending an equal amount of time weeding the garden first. This task force will help Congress weed the garden." Mikulski said: "In order for America to out-build and out-innovate the rest of the world, we must first out-educate. And part of out-educating is making sure that we are supporting our institutions of higher education - helping them be them as they work to educate our next generation. Over the years, I have heard concerns from these institutions regarding federal requirements that, while well-intentioned, often end up being duplicative and burdensome.I have committed to seeing what can be done. We need to regulate, not strangulate. As this Task Force works on a path forward, it will be well-served through the leadership of the University System of Maryland's own Dr.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);