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.
Jul 12, 2012
One of the most significant congressional accomplishments in 1965 was to create a program whereby American citizens could have the opportunity for nutritious foods. The SNAP program allows 46 million Americans to avoid being hungry. The…
Jul 11, 2012
I thank you for holding today's hearing on reauthorizing the U.S. SAFE WEB Act of 2006.
Jul 11, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2181, a bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free persons and…
Jul 11, 2012
I join the current commissioners of both political parties in calling for this reauthorization to be continued in perpetuity.
Jul 11, 2012
The law provides the FTC with expanded and enhanced authorities with the aim to combat cross-border spyware and spam attacks.
Jul 10, 2012
If you don't succeed, try and try again. Republicans are taking this phrase to a whole new level. House Republicans will vote for the second time to overturn essential provisions in the Affordable Care Act, and, yes, for the 32nd time, to…
Jun 28, 2012
Mr. Speaker, as a former judge of the North Carolina State Supreme Court, I've come to the well today to applaud the United States Supreme Court for its courage and for ruling on the side of constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act…
Jun 28, 2012
The gentleman from Massachusetts is absolutely correct, this is a sad and troubling day. What we see here today, Mr. Speaker, is nothing more than using the Halls of Congress for extreme partisan political purposes. {time} 1250 This case…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the centerpiece of President Obama's 2008 Presidential campaign was the promise of health care reform. He told us, time and time again, that every President has seen the urgency of reform, that all of them had attempted…
Jun 20, 2012
Let me thank you, Mr. Pallone, for yielding the time, and I thank you so very much for your leadership on the Health Subcommittee. You do extraordinary work on our committee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3187, the amended…
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