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Rep GK Butterflied, (D-NC) talks about the health-care reform bill at the OIC Family Medical Clinic in Rocky Mount, NC. Topics: Medicaid,
Rep GK Butterflied, (D-NC) talks about the health-care reform bill at the OIC Family Medical Clinic in Rocky Mount, NC. Topics: Medicaid, Medicare, low income families.
The song "Soul Fly" and video were inspired by the Jerry Grimes Campaign for US Congress -- 1st District of North Carolina. To learn more about Jerry Grimes' campaign visit: WWW.JERRYGRIMES.COM. "Soul Fly" was written and performed by Soul Phuziomati. To learn more about the musical duo visit: WWW.DOMANDAMEDIA.COM. And remember to VOTE FOR JERRY GRIMES! EARLY VOTING BEGINS THURSDAY, APRIL 15th!!! (This is a fan video and Jerry Grimes does not endorse it)
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ENFIELD — Barbara Shaw Simmons is officially the new mayor of Enfield.
A lifetime resident, she took the oath of office on Dec. 21.
Mayor Simmons says her plans are for Enfield to continue its growth and being a town where everyone wants to
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Roanoke Daily Herald
http://www.rrdailyherald.com/articles/2009/12/31/news/doc4b3cd474e3b72200116182.txt
What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the Civil War? Did it have a broader effect on the slave trade throughout the Americas? In celebration of Law Day, these questions and many more were discussed by Congressman GK Butterfield, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Dean Kurt Schmoke and Professor Emeritus Roger Wilkins, with PBS Newshour's congressional correspondent Kwame Holman moderating. The program was presented with support from the Friends of the Law Library of Congress.
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Legislation introduced last week would raise the net worth cap for participants of the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Currently, the minority small business assistance program
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GovExec.com
http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1209/121409e1.htm?rss=getoday&oref=rss
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Amid heckling and boos Tuesday night, North Carolina held its first congressional health-care forum since the issue has become a national flash point.
Congressman G. K. Butterfield was continually interrupted by jeers as he voiced support for President
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Under the Dome
http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/town_hall_n_c_style#comment-28002
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Insurance executive and Beaufort County Republican Ashley Woolard has announced his plans to run for Congress against Democratic U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield next year.
Earlier this week, Woolard, 34, told the Beaufort County Republican Men's Club that
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Under the Dome
http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/woolard_to_challenge_butterfield#comment-27998
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SEABOARD — Dignitaries from across the Roanoke Valley as well as citizens of Seaboard turned out to wish a happy retirement to Mayor Dr. Melvin F. Broadnax on Saturday at the Lion’s Club in Seaboard. Broadnax has been Mayor since 1988.
Town
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Roanoke Daily Herald
http://rrdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/24/news/doc4b0c4702bac93128671985.txt
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Although a House of Representatives ethics committee is known to be looking into the activities of at least 19 members of Congress, the only full-scale investigations underway are against seven Black lawmakers.
African Americans make up 15 percent of
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The Student Operated Press
http://thesop.org/law/2009/11/19/black-lawmakers-in-the-crosshairs
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WELDON — The Halifax Community College board of trustees received some good news at their Tuesday meeting
Due to an unprecedented enrollment in the North Carolina Community College System, the state is giving back two percent of a five percent
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Roanoke Daily Herald
http://rrdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/doc4b0438282d298078612794.txt
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LITTLETON — The “little town with the big heart,” got some big news. Littleton found out it will soon receive money to renovate their new town hall.
More than $114,000 in grants funds and nearly $94,000 in low interest loans are coming to the
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Roanoke Daily Herald
http://rrdailyherald.com/articles/2009/11/18/news/doc4b04388852462778461051.txt
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Community Pharmacists Congressional Network (ACPCN) will join congressional leaders tomorrow to introduce the "Patient Health & Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act." The bill by U.S.
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Freshnews.com
http://www.freshnews.com/node/244133
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Nov. 14--Federal funds have been set aside for upgrades to the aircraft landing guidance system at Kinston's airport.
U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., announced Friday that at least $500,000 has been earmarked to help defray the estimated $3.8
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AirportBusiness.com
http://www.airportbusiness.com/web/online/Top-News-Headlines/500K-earmarked-for-JetPort-improvements/1$32382
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Thanks to Betsy Muse from BlueNC for the following “Voices from the States” update on health care, the public option, etc.
Most people outside of North Carolina have a hard time understanding our politics. We are lumped in with southern states and most
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Firedoglake
http://fdlaction.firedoglake.com/2009/11/13/voices-from-the-states-north-carolina/
House Votes 220-215 for health Reform legislation Today The House on Saturday passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the bill.
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It’s pretty certain that five of North Carolina’s congressional delegation will vote for whatever budget-busting health care “reform” package that the House leadership proposes. They are Democrats David Price, Bob Etheridge, Mel Watt, Brad Miller and G.
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Right Angles
http://triangle.johnlocke.org/blog/?p=5600
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HALIFAX — When Brenda Boone Hamilton walks through the doors of the Allen Grove-Rosenwald School, she thinks about how many dedicated people worked hard to make the school and many others a reality.
“Oral history is so important,” she said.
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Roanoke Daily Herald
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http://rrdailyherald.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4addf598a7e4f822952213.txt
North Carolina 1st District Congressional Candidate Chad Larkins
North Carolina 1st District Congressional Candidate Chad Larkins
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Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)'s colleagues, donors and former staffers this week find themselves pondering whether their financial ties to the veteran, but embattled politicos are truly binding.
Republican members of the House last week attempted to
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Open Secrets
http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2009/10/charles-rangels-support-wanes.html
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Insurance executive and Beaufort County Republican Ashley Woolard has announced his plans to run for Congress against Democratic U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield next year.
Earlier this week, Woolard, 34, told the Beaufort County Republican Men's Club that
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Under the Dome
http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/woolard_to_challenge_butterfield#comment-26893
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Insurance executive and Beaufort County Republican Ashley Woolard has announced his plans to run for Congress against Democratic U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield next year.
Earlier this week, Woolard, 34, told the Beaufort County Republican Men's Club that
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Under the Dome
http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/woolard_to_challenge_butterfield#comment-26841
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' Media and Technology Institute released their Broadband Imperatives Report at a luncheon on September 22, 2009. For more information or to download the report visit: www.broadbandimperatives.org
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies' Media and Technology Institute released their Broadband Imperatives Report at a luncheon on September 22, 2009. For more information or to download the report visit: www.broadbandimperatives.org
obamacare town hall
Still and all, not bad for North Carolina.
Margaret Hartzell of Environment NC talks about Global Issues at a recent Energy Forum in Eastern North Carolina in which Rep. GK Butterfield attended
VALIESHA BUTTERFIELD Valeisha Butterfield's meteoric rise from intern to Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, the world's largest non-profit coalition of hip-hop artists and entertainment industry executives, is analogous to that of a total eclipse rare, luminous, engaging and a force to be reckoned with. Butterfield is the first woman to lead the organization's philanthropic initiatives and business operations under the direction of Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. Considered by most as the youngest African-American executive director in the United States, she is an exemplary illustration of the fresh leadership needed in today's entertainment corporate social landscape. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Butterfield is the daughter of United States Congressman GK Butterfield and North Carolina State Legislator Jean Farmer-Butterfield. Upon witnessing the recent public outcry, particularly among women, on the issues of misogyny, sexism and racism in entertainment and in society, Butterfield felt compelled to take a leadership role in the discussion and the solution. As the Founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), Butterfield has dedicated her life to improving the quality of life of women of color and hopes to leave a meaningful legacy on the business and creative practices of the entertainment industry and in society. Her goal is to make significant improvements ...
VALEISHA BUTTERFIELD Valeisha Butterfield's meteoric rise from intern to Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, the world's largest non-profit coalition of hip-hop artists and entertainment industry executives, is analogous to that of a total eclipse rare, luminous, engaging and a force to be reckoned with. Butterfield is the first woman to lead the organization's philanthropic initiatives and business operations under the direction of Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis. Considered by most as the youngest African-American executive director in the United States, she is an exemplary illustration of the fresh leadership needed in today's entertainment corporate social landscape. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Butterfield is the daughter of United States Congressman GK Butterfield and North Carolina State Legislator Jean Farmer-Butterfield. Upon witnessing the recent public outcry, particularly among women, on the issues of misogyny, sexism and racism in entertainment and in society, Butterfield felt compelled to take a leadership role in the discussion and the solution. As the Founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN), Butterfield has dedicated her life to improving the quality of life of women of color and hopes to leave a meaningful legacy on the business and creative practices of the entertainment industry and in society. Her goal is to make significant improvements ...
Rep GK Butterfield (D-NC) talks with Rocky Mount Senior High students. Part 3
Part 2 of GK Butterfield visit to Rocky Mount Senior High Fri Mar 20 2009
Students at Rocky Mount Senior High (Rocky Mount NC) asked Rep GK Butterfield questions concerning the economy and globalization Friday, March 20 2009. Part 1
Rep GK Butterfield talks about cap and trade and utilities after he addressed students at Rocky Mount Senior High
A video message from the AP3C Green Jobs conference (Featuring Majora Carter) asking Representative GK Butterfield to support the 100% Auction of carbon credits created under a federal cap and trade system
Moses Carey talks about economic conditions in North Carolina and the role of the Employment Security Commission.
Rep. Butterfield fields media questions at local unemployment about President Obama's Economic Recovery Plan.
www.wncrtv.com Congress, Rep. GK Butterfield, Economic Recovery Plan, Rocky Mount, Wilson, North Carolina, WNCR, WNCR TV,
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...10 years ago today,” Butterfield said, “His father died of cancer and now that kid ran and won himself an eight-year term.” Butterfield is due back in Washington for the opening of the second session of the 110th Congress on Jan. 15. He will be sworn into...
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Roanoke Daily Herald
http://rrdailyherald.com/articles/2009/01/06/news/doc4963b6ce88926233465194.txt
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Lance Martin, Herald Senior Staff Writer
WELDON — U.S. Congressman G.K. Butterfield says President-elect Barack Obama is picking a cabinet “of excellence” which will serve “with exemplary and visionary leadership.”
Butterfield made his comments
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Roanoke Daily Herald
http://rrdailyherald.com/articles/2008/11/18/news/doc49230887843a6425784325.txt
William Roberts...Aka Officer Ross.Shout to SmokingGun.com for the pics.Every thing that glitters aint gold.Need I say more Oh yeah heres his sisters link: http://thisis50.com/profiles/blog/show?id=784568%3ABlogPost%3A6093050
Clifford Harris.. He was charged with two felonies — possession of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon!! How Prodigy get 3 years for a .22 and TI get 10-12 months for 10 MACHINE GUNS!? Easy:Keep your mouth shut or Eat the cheese. MARTHA STEWART is Gonna end up doing more time! Click Below to see TI telling people to snitch,he working with the police!! http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhq5Y6JV691f07Ui6D Mysonne dissin Tlie for snitchin! http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhqffMXqQ6S0I32Fyt Also how is he the King of the south?? Is he BETTER than Weezy?? NO! TLie is down with the BIGGEST gang is in America...the police http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhMa1TjrSYB3Pg7p1B Proof TLies friend is a Snitch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uOXlIK9jQk 50 cent TI diss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvitISr3EVw Tlie from bankhead? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnTYvox8MJI
Game Game Game....I actually ran out of time.Heres the links I mention in the vid. Change of heart vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqXsJxkDsLc&feature=related 5 days after madden,game has 50 wins heres the vid: http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhprVfNnjk885PDbrA Game Crying lmao!! http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh452T4mhseOm6G9WN
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...Congress, but in order to change the direction of this country, we need a real leader." Everyone in the room was well aware of Butterfield's support of Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton as the next Democratic nominee for president, however, it didn't come...
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Rocky Mount Telegram
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/services/content/news/stories/2008/05/18/election.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=7
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...were overshadowed by his news conference in Winston-Salem, where he denounced Wright's most recent comments about race. Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina, a leading Obama supporter and member of a pioneering black political family, said Obama had been...
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Baltimore Sun
http://feeds.baltimoresun.com/~r/baltimoresun/news/rss2/~3/281998923/bal-te.campaign02may02,0,6881653.story
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...But he also said it is natural that the primary is becoming more closely contested. "That's typical in this kind of race," Butterfield said. "We didn't accept the double-digit lead of a couple of weeks ago. People are beginning to settle down and look at the...
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The News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/front/story/1056627.html
Representative G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina has endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic Presidential Nomination, but what does this mean for his Re-Election?
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... "Jim Clyburn is my very best friend in the U.S. Congress and he and I talk on and off the record every day of the week," said Butterfield, who predicted that the race in North Carolina would ultimately be decided by single-digits. "That said, I had not read...
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AMERICAblog
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Americablog/~3/278534240/now-democrats-have-real-irreparable.html
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...gives an eloquent and reasoned response to a potentially explosive question. I personally am very comfortable with people like Butterfield and Obama representing me and shaping policy. I can't imagine why anyone else would not. Thank you, Rep. Butterfield. Watch...
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Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/25/obama-backer-irreparable_n_98638.html
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