Jun 19, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I'm going to ask my colleagues if they would look very closely at this amendment. It's not a radical amendment. It simply empowers those recipients of SNAP to buy very simple and basic items that are related to nutrition…
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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Jun 17, 2013
And you do realize that unless sequestration is reversed or repealed, this is a 10-year proposition? It is not a 1-year deal.
Jun 12, 2013
I rise today to draw attention to the Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO being held here today. For my constituents in North Carolina, investing in new forms of energy and improving efficiency can create jobs and…
Jun 11, 2013
Putting veterans back to work is a key priority for Senate Leadership during the 113th Congress.
Jun 11, 2013
I urge the Committee to support S. 262, the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013, introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (IL).
Jun 5, 2013
Madam Chair, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 5, 2013
Madam Chair, let me first begin by thanking the chairman of the subcommittee and the ranking member for their leadership on this committee. I've watched you over the years, and the two of you work together so well, and I thank you so very…
Jun 4, 2013
Mr. Speaker, it has now been more than 2 months since across-the-board sequestration cuts were enacted, devastating so many important programs that Americans rely upon. Instead of working together to find compromise to fully reverse these…
Jun 3, 2013
First, let me thank Mr. Waxman for yielding time and thank him for his extraordinary leadership on our committee. Let me also thank Mr. Latta and Mr. Matheson for working together to try to get this legislation to the floor today. Mr…
Jun 3, 2013
Mr. Horsford, I think the question that has been raised by the gentleman is a very pertinent point. We have seen over the last 18 to 24 months some very deep cuts in our Federal budget. There are some who believe that discretionary…
Jun 3, 2013
Well, let me thank you, Mr. Horsford. I have a few points that I want to make. Do you have an idea of how much time we have remaining so I can allocate my time? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Nevada has 26 minutes remaining…
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