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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Butterfield released the following statement on Thomas A. Stith, III new role as President of the North Carolina Community College System:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Butterfield released the following statement on President-Elect Joe Biden’s decision to nominate retired General Lloyd J. Austin, III to serve our Nation as Secretary of Defense:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Today Representatives G.K. Butterfield (D-CA), Tom Rice (R-SC), Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Tom Reed (R-NY) introduced The Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-Based Strategies (PREVENT DIABETES) Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement on being appointed Senior Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus for the 117th Congress:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement after his bill, H.R. 1964, the Lumbee Recognition Act was passed out of the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the passing of John C. “Skeepie” Scarborough, III; President and CEO of Scarborough & Hargett Funeral Home and personal friend of more than 50 years:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield issued the following statement on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris:
WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement on passing of longtime Craven County Commissioner Johnnie Sampson Jr.
Wilson, NC – Democratic Members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman David Price (NC-04), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statements regarding the forceful dispersal of peaceful marchers by law enforcement in Alamance County during a march to the polls on Saturday, October 31, 2020:
Butterfield, Price, and Adams Send Letter Urging Facebook to Stop Misleading and False Political Ads
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), David E. Price (NC-04), and Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph. D.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - An Eastern Carolina Congressman called for a conversation on guns while attending a black history month event in Greenville Saturday.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – On Tuesday, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted an event to honor members who have served in the military.
The event, honorable within itself, proved extra special as North Carolina Congressman G.K. Butterfield saluted General Colin Powell.
Butterfield was honored for his service in the military from 1968 to 1970.
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The nation saw the fashion statement made by first lady Melania Trump with her white pantsuit during last week’s State of the Union address.
The Daily Reflector
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The new Greenville Transportation Activity Center will be named for U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield in recognition of the congressman's efforts to secure funding for the project, the city of Greenville announced on Monday.
WASHINGTON (WNCT) — Two local congressmen from opposite parties voted ‘no’ on the Republican tax bill, H.R. 1 on Wednesday in Washington D.C.
Congressman Walter B. Jones, Republican, stated that he voted against the bill primarily due to the trillions of dollars that it is projected to add to the national debt.
A pair of powerful black lawmakers in the U.S. Congress will visit Silicon Valley next week to push companies like Airbnb, Facebook, Twitter, Lyft and Uber to improve diversity.
By Olivia Neeley
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U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield used Wilson’s opioid crisis as an example during a health subcommittee hearing earlier this week on Capitol Hill.
WASHINGTON — Wilson’s Democratic congressman criticized President Donald Trump following a Tuesday announcement that the White House would phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.