Butterfield to Join "Moral Monday" Protests at North Carolina Legislature, Today

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will join the Moral Monday protests at the North Carolina Legislature, making him the first federal elected official to participate in the demonstrations which have garnered national attention.  Please see the details below.

Who:                    

Congressman Butterfield and “Moral Monday” Protests at the North Carolina General Assembly

When:                  

Monday, June 10

5:00 PM: Rally begins

5:30 PM: Rep. Butterfield’s speech

Where:               

Halifax Mall

Located between the Legislative Office Building (300 N. Salisbury Street) and the General Assembly (16 W. Jones Street)

Why:                  

Butterfield said, “I’ve been deeply troubled by the severe and unilateral cuts being made by the Republican-led legislature in North Carolina.  The cuts to healthcare, education, and unemployment insurance, just to name a few, disproportionately target low-income people, many of whom I represent in the U. S. House of Representatives.” 

Additional Info:

See Butterfield’s press releaseon Moral Monday Protests   

See Butterfield’s website for a list of actions taken by the NC General Assembly that negatively affects North Carolinians

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