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Pictured at top: U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge speaks to students about the importance of education.
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  • Etheridge Preserves Seniors’ Access to Doctors
    Nov 19, 2009  - Rep. Bob Etheridge voted today to preserve and expand seniors’ access to their doctors by supporting H.R. 3961, the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009.  The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 243-183 and will create a stable system  for Medicare payments to ph... More
  • Etheridge Votes to Protect Communities and Support Local Fire Departments
    Nov 18, 2009  - Rep. Bob Etheridge today voted 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 departments ... More
  • Etheridge Vote Cuts Health Costs, Expands Choice, Competition for Seniors, Families, and Small Businesses
    Nov 7, 2009  - Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted today 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 House o... More
  • Etheridge Votes to Help Workers and Economy
    Nov 5, 2009  - Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted 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 immediate a... More
  • Find out more on health care reform bill
    Nov 4, 2009  - To find out more information about H.R. 3962, “Affordable Health Care For America Act”: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/MoreInfo.asp?section=52 To read the text of any legislation visit: http://www.thomas.gov/ More
  • Etheridge to Discuss Latest House Health Reform Bill on Tele-Town Hall for 2nd District Residents
    Oct 30, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member on the House Ways and Means Committee, will reach out to more than 30,000 Second Congressional District constituents on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Congressional efforts to reduce costs and increase access... More
  • Etheridge Votes for Small Business Investment Act
    Oct 29, 2009  - U.S. Representatives Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today voted to support the Small Business Financing and Investment Act which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 389-32.  The legislation will provide small businesses with access to the loans and investment dollars they need to cre... More
  • Etheridge Votes to Support Local Troops and Bolster U.S. Military Readiness in NDA ACT
    Oct 8, 2009  - (Washington, DC) – Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted today to support H.R. 2647, the National Defense Authorization Act, to give our military the tools it needs to meet threats and challenges worldwide, and to support Ameri... More
  • Etheridge Announces $333,000 Grant for Chatham Non-Profit to Protect Women and Children
    Oct 1, 2009  - (Washington, DC) – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (NC-02) today announced 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 assa... More
  • Etheridge Presents $607,500 Recovery Grant for Pittsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue
    Sep 28, 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 & Rescue Department. “Public safety and economic security go hand in hand,” Etheridge said. “The Pittsboro Volu... More