Video/Pictures: Boys & Girls Club Youth Of The Year Banquet Gateway Convention Center Rocky Mount NC Thursday February 16, 2012 12 Noon

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PRESS ALERT: Butterfield to Join Obama Campaign’s “Greater Together” National HBCU Student Summit, Tuesday

Butterfield to Join Obama Campaign’s “Greater Together” National HBCU Student Summit, Tuesday

 

WILSON, NC  — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) will join Obama for America Campaign Manager Jim Messina as he host a student summit at North Carolina Central University on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m.  Other special guests include Democratic Strategist Valerie Jarrett and actress Gabrielle Union.  This event is the official launch of the Greater Together program on Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses across the country.      

 

WHAT:  Obama for America Campaign Manager Jim Messina to host student summit at North Carolina Central University with Democratic Strategist Valerie Jarrett, Congressman G. K. Butterfield, and actress Gabrielle Union. 

 

WHERE:  North Carolina Central University 

B.N. Duke Auditorium

1801 Fayetteville Street

Durham, NC 27707

 

WHEN:  Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6 PM ET

              Press access: 4:30 PM ET

              TV Cameras must be pre-set by 5:30 PM ET

 

CONTACT: Obama for America Press Office

312-985-1198

press@barackobama.com     

 

**Media interested in covering the event must RSVP to press@barackobama.com by 6 PM ET/5 PM CT Monday, February 20 to be considered.  Please note “NC Student Summit RSVP” in the subject line. Credentials are non-transferable; the name submitted for credentials must be consistent with the photo ID and valid news outlet credential presented.  Those receiving credentials will be notified accordingly.**

 

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PRESS RELEASE: Butterfield to Promote Economic Development and Rural Health Access Next Week

 

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For Release:  Immediate     Date:  February 17, 2012

Contact: Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury  Phone:  (202) 225.3101                                                    Mobile: (202) 465.5125

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Butterfield to Promote Economic Development and Rural Health Access Next Week

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will make several stops to promote small businesses, job growth, healthcare access, and economic development in the region. 

On Monday, Butterfield will begin the week by co-hosting an event with the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, Small Business and Technology Development Center, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, and Elizabeth City University to educate minority business owners on tax policies that could help grow their businesses.  Next, Butterfield will visit two small businesses in the district, Air Mania and West Fraser Sawmill.  The Congressman has been working with Air Mania to obtain job training grants for veterans and ex-offenders.

 

On Tuesday, he will meet with officials from the Duke University Health System to discuss improving healthcare access to low-income and rural communities.  While at Duke, Butterfield will also tour the new Duke Cancer Center. 

 

The Congressman will end the week by delivering brief remarks on federal job creation efforts at the State of Region hosted by North Carolina’s Northeast Commission.

 

WHAT: Butterfield to Promote Economic Development and Rural Health Access

 

WHEN and WHERE: 

Monday, February 20

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.:   NCIMED Small Business Tax Workshop

ECU Health Science Building

1001 East 5th Street

Greenville, NC

 

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.:                     Air Mania

878 Star Road

Greenville, NC 27834

 

Tuesday, February 21

1: 00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.:    Tour of new Duke Cancer Center

20 Duke Medicine Circle

Durham, NC 27710

 

Wednesday, February 22

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.:     West Fraser Sawmill

                                                4400 NC Highway 186 East

                Seaboard, NC 27876

 

Thursday, February 23

9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.:     State of Region Northeast Commission

Bob Martin Center

2900 NC Highway 125

Williamston, NC 27892

 

 

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PRESS RELEASE: Butterfield Commends Arrest of Attempted Suicide Bomber

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For Release:  Immediate     Date:  February 17, 2012

Contact: Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury  Phone:  (202) 225.3101                                                    Mobile: (202) 465.5125

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Butterfield Commends Arrest of Attempted Suicide Bomber

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Capitol Police arrest of Amine el-Khalifi, who reportedly attempted to carry out a suicide attack at the U.S. Capitol:

 

“Today’s arrest of a man who allegedly planned to carry out a suicide bombing and shooting spree at the Capitol is a chilling reminder that we are never far-removed from those who seek to cause us harm.  This arrest also underscores the advancements made in intelligence since 9/11 to thwart the actions of violent extremists.  I commend the FBI, the Capitol Police, and others whose lengthy investigation and responsiveness undoubtedly saved countless lives.”

 

 

http://www.Butterfield.House.Gov

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Release the Funds Now and Support Our Democratic Process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 16, 2012   For More Information:     Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President, 919-394-8137     Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director, 919-682-4700              Atty. Jennifer Marsh, Legal Redress Coordinator, 919-682-4700     N.C. NAACP Joins HKonJ Coalition Partners to Demand General Assembly Release Funds to Secure Elections and Stop their Attacks on the Democratic Process     Statement by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II President, North Carolina State Conference of NAACP   As I travel this morning to the 103rd annual meeting of the National Board of the NAACP in New York, it is beyond appalling, considering the long fight for voting rights and against voter suppression, that leadership in North Carolina would still be attempting to dilute and diminish the democratic process.        The continuous attack on voting rights, education equality, labor rights, economic justice and fundamental human rights by the current leadership of the N.C. General Assembly is a nightmarish vision of regression that we who believe in a better North Carolina and a better nation must continue to challenge.               The extreme right-wing leadership in the N.C. General Assembly again baffles the state of North Carolina by refusing $4 million in federal funds that would help secure our elections. This is the same legislative leadership, with baseless claims of voter fraud, who argue for a new poll tax in the form voter photo ID legislation in the name of restoring confidence in our elections.               One must ask why are they now refusing funds that would directly provide local boards of elections with all the resources they need to conduct fair and open elections? Just like their efforts to pass a voter photo ID law and cut Same-Day Registration and Early Voting, it appears they again want less people to participate in our democracy and want more confusion at the polls. These funds would help train poll workers, maintain voter machines and ultimately avoid any obstructions for voters at the polls.               This is backwards, this is regressive, and this is irresponsible leadership. The leadership in the General Assembly is out of order. Release the funds now.     ###   Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.

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Butterfield to Highlight Diversity and Education in the District

 

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For Release:  Immediate     Date:  February 16, 2012

Contact: Kezmiché "Kim" Atterbury  Phone:  (202) 225.3101                                                    Mobile: (202) 465.5125

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Butterfield to Highlight Diversity and Education in the District

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) will make several stops next week in North Carolina’s First Congressional District to discuss diversity, highlight education efforts, and celebrate Black History Month.

On Monday, Butterfield will participate in a forum sponsored by the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), with twenty Latino leaders to discuss education, healthcare, economic development, and immigration issues affecting the state’s Latino community. 

On Wednesday and Thursday, Butterfield will visit several schools.  While there, he will meet with Teach For America (TFA) educators and Eastern North Carolina TFA Executive Director Robyn Schryer Fehrman.  The Congressman will also instruct students in a short lesson in African-American history in recognition of Black History Month.

Butterfield will cap his tour with a book delivery to Greene County Middle School, whose library was destroyed by the tornados that ravaged the state last April.  The books were donated through the Library of Congress Surplus Books Program.  Since 2008, the program has collected thousands of books for eligible organizations and institutions.

 

WHAT: Butterfield Highlights Education, Diversity, and Black History Month in the District

WHEN & WHERE: Monday, February 20

                                  9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.                    Latino Listening Session

                                                                                East Carolina Heart Institute Conference

                                                                                115 Heart Drive

                                                                                Greeneville, North Carolina 27834

 

                                      Wednesday, February 22

                                      10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.              Teach for America Classroom Visit

                                                                                                Plymouth High School

                                                                                                800 East Main Street

                                                                                                Plymouth, North Carolina

 

                                     11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.             Washington County Government Services Tour

                                                                                                9500 Highway 94 North

                                Creswell, North Carolina 27928

 

     Thursday, February 23

                                      10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.              Teach For American Classroom Visit

                                                                                                Northampton West STEM High School

                                                                                                152 Hurricane Drive

                Gaston, North Carolina 27832

 

                                       1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.               Teach For America Classroom Visit

                                                                                Bertie STEM High School

                                                                                                715 US Highway 13 North

                                                                                                Windsor, North Carolina 27983

 

      3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                Northampton Memorial Library Visit

                                                                                                207 West Jefferson Street

                                                                                                Jackson, North Carolina 27845

 

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