Senate Passes Etheridge Resolution for Cancer Detection February 26, 2010 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced last Friday that the U.S. Senate passed his resolution to support the designation of an Early Detection Month for all forms of cancer. The measure was championed in the Senate by U.S. Senator Kay Hagan. ....(read more) New Dems Unveil Budget Discipline Working Group to Promote Deficit and Debt Reduction February 12, 2010 Working Group will be led by Reps. Etheridge and Foster Washington, D.C - Members of the New Democrat Coalition announced the formation of the Budget Discipline Working Group to promote fiscally responsible policies that target Federal spending and reduce the deficit and national debt. The Work ....(read more) Congressman Etheridge files for re-election February 08, 2010 "Today, I filed to seek re-election as Congressman for North Carolina's Second District. I was raised on a farm in Johnston County where there was always work to be done, and with the work there is to do in Congress, that is no different today. Too many North Carolinians are struggling to find a goo ....(read more) Etheridge Backs Haiti Relief January 22, 2010 Vote Supports Texting Donations and Allows Taxpayer Charitable Deductions in 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, supported the unanimous passage of H.R. 4462, a bi-partisan bill to encourage additional donations to help those in need in earthquake- ....(read more) Etheridge Secures $400,000 for Future Harnett Co. Hospital January 04, 2010 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, lauded President Obama for signing a final appropriations bill which included $400,000 in funding for the future Harnett County Central Campus Hospital. "This funding is great news for ....(read more) New Etheridge School Construction Provision Included In Jobs Economic Package December 18, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced Wednesday that he voted in favor of H.R. 2847, "The Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010," which included an important provision he requested that will promote job growth in North Caro ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Reform Nations Financial Regulatory System December 14, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted to in favor of H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act this past Friday, which will protect consumers and investors in the financial marketplace and safeguard o ....(read more) Etheridge Vote Supports Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Small Businesses and Family Farms December 05, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 4154, the "Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009". The bill would make permanent the current $3.5 million individual estat ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Recognize 30th Heavy Infantry Division December 04, 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) joined Rep. Larry Kissell (D-Concord) on Wednesday to vote to recognize the achievements of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II. The 30th Infantry Brigade, portions of which are headquartered throughout North Carol ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Protect Communities and Support Local Fire Departments November 20, 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge voted on Wednesday to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, sustain jobs and keep our communities safe. The Fire Grants Reauthorization Act will invest in vital firefighter assistance programs and allow local fire department ....(read more) Etheridge Vote Cuts Health Costs, Expands Choice November 10, 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted on November 7, 2009 to improve North Carolina's economy and lower health care costs for millions of Americans by voting in favor of H.R. 3962, "Affordable Health Care for America Act." The bill, passed t ....(read more) Rep. Etheridge Votes to Protect Public Health and Help Struggling Families November 09, 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge today supported H.R. 2297, the Agriculture Appropriations Act as one that will protect Americans' food safety, boost rural economies, and help feed struggling families. H.R. 2297 also cuts millions of dollars from programs that are not working. "America's families should have ....(read more) Etheridge votes to help workers and economy November 08, 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted Thursday to improve North Carolina's economy and provide stability to North Carolina families hard-hit by the economic downturn. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immedia ....(read more) Etheridge Cautions Labor Department on Seasonal Worker Rule Change November 04, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge sent a letter co-signed by 14 members of the North Carolina delegation yesterday, to U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis urging the department to carefully consider comments and feedback submitted by thousands of farm families and agricultural organizations because of proposed c ....(read more) North Carolina Sen., Reps. Team to Announce $3 million Solar Energy Training Grant for NCSU October 09, 2009 North Carolina Congressmen Bob Etheridge (NC-02), David Price (NC-04), and Brad Miller (NC-13) teamed with Senator Kay Hagan today to announce a $3 million grant to North Carolina State University's Mid-Atlantic Joint Excellence in Solar Training Consortia (MAJESTC) project. "This grant will be ....(read more) Etheridge Urges Swift USDA Action to Assist Pork Producers October 09, 2009 Earlier this week, Rep. Bob Etheridge signed a joint letter from Members of Congress urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to act immediately to assist America's pork producers during the continuing economic recovery. "America's pork producers need immediate action to preserve jobs and protect ....(read more) Etheridge Announces $333,000 Grant for Chatham Non-Profit to Protect Women and Children October 05, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (NC-02) announced last week that the Pittsboro-based Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services will receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) in the amount of $333,839 to help advocates educate the public on recognizing and preventing sexual assault. "These ....(read more) Etheridge Presents $607,500 Recovery Grant to Pittsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue September 30, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today presented a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the amount of $607,500 to the Pittsboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. "Public safety and economic security go hand in hand," Etheridge said. "The Pittsboro Volunte ....(read more) Etheridge Announces $75,000 Rural Business Grant for the Town of Franklinton September 30, 2009 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced Monday that the Town of Franklinton has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development. "This grant is great news for Franklin ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Stop Medicare Premium Increases September 28, 2009 Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives last week to pass the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, H.R. 3631. The legislation was approved by a vote 406-18. "Rising health c ....(read more) Etheridge Co-Sponsors Bill to Help Service Members Take Advantage of Homebuyer Incentives September 23, 2009 Bill ensures that men and women serving overseas get equal access to tax credits and benefits. U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge announced last week that his office joined with 29 others to introduce H.R. 3590, the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009. The act would help individuals serving our n ....(read more) House Passes Largest Student Aid Investment in History September 19, 2009 N.C. Reps. Sponsor Informed Borrowing Amendment to Protect Students On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, the largest investment in federal student aid programs in history. Reps. Bob Etheridge (D-NC-02) and David Price (D-NC-04) voted for ....(read more) Etheridge Offers Amendment to Protect NC Student Loan Services September 17, 2009 Etheridge Offers Amendment to Protect NC Student Loan Services in the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, will offer an amendment to H.R. 3221, The Student Aid and Fisc ....(read more) Reaction to President Obama's Health Care Address September 11, 2009 (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congressman Etheridge issued the following statement in response to President Obama's address on health care reform to Congress: "I think the President did an effective job of communicating that health care reform will bring security and stability to Americans by reducing costs ....(read more) Etheridge Secures $400,000 for New Harnett County Hospital August 05, 2009 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that he has secured $400,000 for the Harnett County Central Campus Hospital. The funding was included in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies legislation, H.R. 3293, which passed the Hous ....(read more) Etheridge Secures $300,000 for Campbell University School of Pharmacy August 05, 2009 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that his office has secured $300,000 for the Campbell University's Advancement for Underrepresented Minority Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists Program in Buies Creek, NC. The funding was included in the House Labor, He ....(read more) Etheridge Secures $600,000 in Construction Funds for US Highway 401 July 31, 2009 (Raleigh, NC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that $600,000 in funding was secured for improvements and widening of US Highway 401 under Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation Appropriations which passed the House on July 23 on a 256-168 vote. "A vital part of growing North Caro ....(read more) Etheridge Praises CFTC's Moves to Place Restrictions on Speculative Trading in Markets July 08, 2009 (WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, lauded the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today, for its move to consider imposing limits on trading of energy futures by purely speculative investors. He also pr ....(read more) Etheridge Announces $2.15 Million Federal Grant for Harnett County July 07, 2009 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that the Harnett Forward Together Committee, Harnett County and the East Central Water and Sewer District of Lillington, N.C., has been awarded $2,183,852 in loans and grants through The American Economic Recovery and Reinvest ....(read more) Etheridge Announces $2.82 Million in Federal Loans and Grants for Sampson County July 02, 2009 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that various public works projects and entities in Clinton, NC, Roseboro, NC, and Harrells, NC, have been awarded a total of $2,817,500 in loans and grants through The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ( ....(read more) Etheridge Announces $1.36 Million in Federal Loans and Grants for Pine Level, NC July 02, 2009 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that the Town of Pine Level, has been awarded $1,360,000 in loans and grants through The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funding will be used by Pine Level officials to: - Construct a ....(read more) Etheridge Presses Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Rising Gas Prices Nationwide July 01, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz today, to investigate constituent and business complaints from North Carolinians, about rising gas prices in the motor fuel market. ....(read more) Etheridge announces awards from American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 June 30, 2009 (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced a trio of awards benefitting the second district through The American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Wake Health Services in Raleigh, NC has been awarded $928,300.00 The funding will be used by Wake ....(read more) Etheridge Votes on Environmental Bill June 29, 2009 Congressman Votes to Reform Nations Energy Policy, Create New Energy Jobs in 21st Century (WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Representative Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted for H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which passed the House of ....(read more) Etheridge Statement on Draft Health Care Reform Discussions in Ways & Means June 22, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2009 (WASHINGTON, DC)  The chairmen of the three House panels with jurisdiction over health care reform unveiled their discussion draft for national health care reform in the House of Representatives. Congressman Bob Ether ....(read more) Etheridge Commemorates Fallen ConAgra Employees June 12, 2009 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSMAN BOB ETHERIDGE NORTH CAROLINA For Immediate Release June 12, 2009 Etheridge Commemorates Fallen ConAgra Employees and Honors Emergency Personnel by Placing Resolution in the House Record Tuesday Plant Explosion Claimed Three Lives and Injured Dozens of Others ....(read more) Democratic Veterans' Caucus of North Carolina endorses Etheridge October 31, 2008 News Release October 31, 2008 Contact: Etheridge For Congress Phone: (919) 821-9055 Raleigh  The Democratic Veterans' Caucus of North Carolina (NC Vets) today announced its endorsement of Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge repr ....(read more) U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge Veterans Day Column October 31, 2008 As we observe another Veterans Day and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country, let us renew our commitment to keep these men and women in mind every day of the year. This is especially important in Congress where there is still much to be done for our veterans. With ....(read more) Etheridge Honored by North Carolina Association of Educators Endorsement October 25, 2008 Raleigh - The North Carolina Association of Educators announced its endorsement of Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge represents the Second Congressional District of North Carolina. "As the first person in my family to graduate from college, ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Taxpayer Protections in Economic Stabilization Package October 03, 2008 Bill Provides Tax Relief for 33,083 Families in 2nd District WASHINGTON  U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation to protect homeowners, farmers, small businesses, retirement savings plans, and community bankers from the looming financial crisis. The bill also ....(read more) Etheridge receives Sierra Club Endorsement October 02, 2008 News Release October 2, 2008 Contact: Etheridge For Congress Phone: (919) 821-9055 Raleigh - The Sierra Club today announced its endorsement of Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge represents the Second Congressional District of Nor ....(read more) Humane Society Endorses Etheridge for Re-Election October 02, 2008 News Release October 2, 2008 Contact: Etheridge For Congress Phone: (919) 821-9055 Raleigh - The Humane Society today endorsed Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge represents the Second Congressional District of North Carolina. " ....(read more) Alliance for Retired Americans Endorses Etheridge September 24, 2008 News Release September 24, 2008 Contact: Etheridge For Congress Phone: (919) 821-9055 Raleigh - The Alliance for Retired Americans today announced its endorsement of Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge represents the Second Congres ....(read more) Etheridge Energy Bill Passes House September 18, 2008 WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 283-133 to pass legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to help ensure that gas prices are not being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets. Experts estimate that between ....(read more) Panel Approves Etheridge Small Farms Bill September 18, 2008 30,500 N.C. Farms Affected by Bill WASHINGTON  The House Agriculture Committee voted today to approve a bill by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) that would change a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that could unintentionally suspend farm payments for thousands of farmers, putting them at ri ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Increase U.S. Energy Production September 17, 2008 WASHINGTON  U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted late Tuesday night for a comprehensive energy bill that will increase American oil production, invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technology, end giveaways to big oil companies, and create jobs here at home. The U.S. Ho ....(read more) Etheridge Urging N.C. School Construction Funds in Economic Recovery Bill September 15, 2008 WASHINGTON  As Congressional leaders prepare an economic recovery package to fund infrastructure projects and create jobs, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) is asking for funds to be included for school construction. Etheridge sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader St ....(read more) Etheridge Asks Feds to Investigate NC Gas Price Gouging September 15, 2008 WASHINGTON  U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today called for a federal investigation into possible gas price gouging and market manipulation in North Carolina and other states in the wake of the recent hurricanes. Etheridges request comes after N.C. Governor Mike Easley activated the sta ....(read more) Etheridge Receives VFW Endorsement September 15, 2008 News Release September 15, 2008 Contact: Etheridge For Congress Phone: (919) 821-9055 Raleigh - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States today announced its endorsement of Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge represents the ....(read more) Etheridge Introduces Bill to Help N.C. Small Farmers September 10, 2008 USDA Interpretation of Farm Bill Could Harm 30,500 N.C. Farms WASHINGTON  U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) has introduced legislation that would change a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill that could unintentionally suspend farm payments for thousands of farmers. Etheridge is the Chair of th ....(read more) Etheridge Endorsed by Nation's Farmers September 10, 2008 News Release September 10, 2008 Contact: Etheridge For Congress Phone: (919) 821-9055 Raleigh - The National Farmers Union today announced its endorsement of Congressman Bob Etheridge for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Etheridge represents the Second Congressional D ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Domestic Drilling July 21, 2008 WASHINGTON - As North Carolina's average gas price remains just over four dollars per gallon, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation to promote responsible domestic production of oil and natural gas. The House failed to garner the two-thirds required to pass H.R. 6515 on ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Protect Health Care for Seniors July 18, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today to override the Presidents veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. The House voted to override the veto by a vote of 383 to 41. The bill would prevent a 10 percent cut in Medicare payments to do ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Help House Homeless Veterans July 12, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of the House of Representatives in voting for H.R. 3329, The Homes for Heroes Act. The bill expands housing assistance and supportive services for homeless veterans. Our veterans and their families have sacrificed for o ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Relief from Gas Prices June 29, 2008 RALEIGH - With the average gas price in North Carolina hovering just under four dollars per gallon, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for a package of bills that would seek to make America more energy independent and provide relief for families suffering from high gas prices. No ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Middle-Class Tax Relief June 25, 2008 Etheridge Votes for Middle-Class Tax Relief Bill Provides Tax Relief for 33,083 Families in 2nd District WASHINGTON  U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for legislation that provides $50 billion in middle-class tax relief for 25 million ....(read more) Etheridge Introduces Bill to Prevent Energy Market Manipulation and Excessive Speculation June 23, 2008 RALEIGH - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced he has introduced legislation to help ensure that sky-rocketing energy costs are not being caused by manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets. Etheridge is the Chair of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Emergency Spending for Troops, Veterans and Workers June 20, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted Thursday night for an emergency spending measure that would strengthen veterans education benefits, address economic insecurity by extending unemployment benefits and provide $161.8 billion to fund troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, . ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits June 12, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the House in voting for legislation to extend unemployment insurance. With the number of Americans looking for work growing, and the number of American jobs decreasing, this bill will help those Amer ....(read more) Etheridge, Veterans Urge President to Sign GI Bill May 21, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined members of Congress and veterans in urging the President to sign the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act during a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Education is the key to the American dream, and our troops ....(read more) Etheridge Hails Vote to Override Farm Bill Veto May 21, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today lauded a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to override President Bushs veto of The Food, Conservation and Energy Act, a new five-year Farm Bill that passed the House and the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support last week. Eth ....(read more) Etheridge Holds Hearing on Rising Energy, Agriculture Commodity Prices May 18, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge today held a hearing to examine the recent dramatic price swings in the cost of energy and agricultural commodities that have led to North Carolinians paying higher prices for groceries and gas. Etheridge is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commod ....(read more) Etheridge Hails Passage of Farm Bill, Urges President to Sign Bill May 13, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge today voted with a bipartisan majority of the House to pass The Food, Conservation and Energy Act, a new five-year Farm Bill. Etheridge is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management of the House Agriculture Committee, which ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Lower Gas Prices By Suspending Oil Purchases to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve May 12, 2008 WASHINGTON - With gas prices averaging $3.70 in North Carolina, U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted today for legislation that would temporarily suspend deposits to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the end of 2008. The U.S. Senate passed a similar provision today. Todays legislat ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Address Housing Crisis, Stabilize N.C. Neighborhoods May 08, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge voted today for legislation that would address the housing crisis at the root of the current economic downturn. The package of housing measures will help to improve home values and to keep more Americans from losing their homes. It will also help local communiti ....(read more) Rebate Checks on the Way April 25, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today told residents of the Second Congressional District to be on the lookout for their Recovery Rebate checks. The IRS will begin distributing the economic stimulus tax refunds May 2. With rising prices for everything from gas to groceries, ....(read more) Etheridge Votes to Strengthen Student Loans April 17, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted for legislation that will ensure that families can continue to access affordable student loans during the current economic downturn. The House voted to approve H.R. 5715, the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008, whic ....(read more) Etheridge Appointed To Negotiate Final Farm Bill April 13, 2008 WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives today appointed U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to the conference committee that will negotiate the final compromise version of a new five-year Farm Bill. Etheridge is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Managem ....(read more) Etheridge Introduces School Security Bill April 12, 2008 RALEIGH - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, today introduced legislation that would provide schools with additional federal support for their security needs. Etheridge announced the new legislation in March and met with educators across ....(read more) Etheridge: Report Confirms DoJ Stalled on Hometown Heroes, Ignored Congressional Intent April 04, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today responded to a report by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General on the implementation of the Hometown Heroes Survivor Benefits Act. The report found the department had allowed a backlog of claims to build up while wri ....(read more) Etheridge Announces Bill to Boost School Security March 21, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only N.C. member of the Homeland Security Committee, today announced that he will introduce a comprehensive bill to improve federal efforts to help schools with their security needs. The legislation follows a multi-year effort to gather infor ....(read more) Etheridge Urges Changes in Military Mental Health March 18, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today urged Congress to examine the militarys mental health system during a hearing of the House Armed Service Committees Military Personnel Subcommittee. Chris Scheuerman, a retired Special Forces Master Sergeant and resident of Sanford, N.C., ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Budget Plan to Strengthen N.C. Families March 17, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) a member of the House Budget Committee, voted today for a federal budget resolution that is fiscally responsible and will invest in strengthening the economy, preparing children for the workforce and making N.C. communities safe. The budget resolu ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for House Ethics Enforcement Panel March 15, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to establish the Office of Congressional Ethics which would bring greater accountability and transparency to the ethics enforcement process by requiring an independent review of alleged ethics violations by individuals who are not Membe ....(read more) Etheridge Provides Details on Receiving Stimulus ChecksCitizens Must Complete Tax Form for Rebates February 25, 2008 WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today released information about the upcoming economic stimulus payments approved by Congress earlier this month. Many citizens who are not required to file a federal income tax return should do so this year by April 15 in order to receive an econ ....(read more) Etheridge Presses for N.C. School Construction Funds February 13, 2008 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today told members of a key Congressional panel about North Carolina’s critical need for school construction funds as he testified about legislation that would help states to build schools. “Across North Carolina, local communities are crying out for help wi ....(read more) Etheridge Pleased Tax Rebate Bill Headed to President February 07, 2008 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, today voted for a final compromise version of legislation that would provide more than 3.5 million North Carolina households with a tax rebate and help stimulate the economy. The House approved the Senate amendments to ....(read more) Etheridge: Bush Budget Shortchanges N.C. Families February 04, 2008 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, today reacted to President Bush's budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2009. The $3.1 trillion request would freeze or reduce funding for many domestic initiatives and lead to a deficit of more than $400 billion for the next ....(read more) Etheridge Votes for Tax Rebates for N.C. Families January 29, 2008 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), a member of the House Budget Committee, today voted for legislation that would provide 3.5 million North Carolina households with a tax rebate and help stimulate the economy. The House approved the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People ....(read more) Statement In Memorial of Mabel Claire Maddrey January 23, 2008 Congressman Etheridge submitted the following statement to the Congressional Record on the passing of Mabel Claire Maddrey. "Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Mabel Claire Maddrey, who passed away on Monday, January 14, 2008, at the tender age of 100. In her passing North ....(read more) Statement In Memorial of Loretta S. Woodard January 23, 2008 Congressman Etheridge submitted the following statement to the Congressional Record honoring the life of his friend Loretta S. Woodard. "Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of Loretta S. Woodard of Princeton, North Carolina, who passed on Friday, January 4, 2008 at the age of 64. ....(read more) Etheridge Urges N.C. Farmers to Apply for Drought Aid January 17, 2008 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today encouraged local farmers who suffered losses from the drought in 2007 to apply for direct assistance payments under the Crop Disaster Program. “Although the damage from the drought is already done, this assistance should help farmers to move forward w ....(read more) Etheridge Vote Cuts Health Costs, Expands Choice, Competition January 01, 2008 Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted Saturday evening to improve North Carolina's economy and lower health care costs for millions of Americans by voting in favor of H.R. 3962, "Affordable Health Care for America Act." The bill passed the H ....(read more) "Time for Congress to Balance the Books" February 20, 2007 In my first few weeks as a new member of the House Budget Committee, I have already learned some important lessons. The first lesson I learned was this: the fiscal mess we are in is much worse than the American people have been led to believe. During a six-year period the Administration and the ....(read more) Etheridge Statement on President's Fiscal Year 2008 Budget February 10, 2007 U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement today in response to the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget proposal. Each year, the President’s budget is an example of misplaced priorities. For six years the Administration has mismanaged the fe ....(read more)

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