Jul 17, 2013
I would stipulate that the President was aware of this change in policy, and he would be derelict if he was not aware of the change.
G. K. Butterfield
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G. K. Butterfield is a Democratic politician from North Carolina, born on April 27, 1946. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 1st congressional district from 2004 until 2022. During his tenure, Butterfield focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, advocating for policies that support underserved communities. He has been a prominent voice for African American representation in Congress and has served in various leadership roles within the Democratic Party. Butterfield's career in public service also includes time as a judge and a member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
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Jul 17, 2013
Let me thank you, Mr. McDermott, for yielding time, and thank you for you leadership on this issue. I've watched you for years doing your work, and you are consistent. I thank you so very much. Mr. Speaker, I am opposed to this bill. You…
Jul 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, shame on the Republican majority. Shame on you. The Rules Committee met last night and is sending us a rule today that has attached to it a bill that we have not seen and have not been able to read. They call it the farm bill…
Jul 11, 2013
Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that the Republican Tea Party has a national agenda that is playing out right here in this Chamber today. You are attempting to defund food stamps--yes, you are-- and place poor people, which includes children…
Jul 11, 2013
I have finally received a copy of the bill. It appears to have no ``nutrition'' title at all. Is this a printing error? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has not stated a parliamentary inquiry. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to…
Jul 10, 2013
Madam Chair, I am very disappointed, to say the least, that significant cuts are being proposed to reduce funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But with that in mind, I've come to the floor this evening with an idea that I think…
Jul 10, 2013
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ___. It is the sense of Congress that…
Jul 9, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment. H.R. 2609 seems to decimate funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy programs. In reading the bill, it appears that the bill cuts ARPA-E funding by some $215…
Jul 9, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 23, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $29,000,000)''. Page 26, line 18, after the…
Jul 9, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as…
Jul 8, 2013
I thank you, Congressman Fattah, for convening this Special Order this evening, and I thank you for doing so much for so many. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to my friend and great American, William Herbert Gray, III. I spoke by email…
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