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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 Objects to Capitol Police Slur on Pork
    Nov 10, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to United States Capitol Police Chief Phillip D. Morse Sr., today to  bring pigs to the U.S. Capitol. “Misinformation about pigs’ role in the current H1N1 outbreak has helped put pork... 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
  • Congressmen Etheridge and Kissell Introduce Bill to Support Special Ops Museum
    Nov 6, 2009  - Representative Larry Kissell (NC-08) and Representative Bob Etheridge (NC-02) have authored a resolution that would allow the Secretary of the Army to lease portions of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum facility to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation to support operations ... 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 Cautions Labor Department on Seasonal Worker Rule Change
    Nov 3, 2009  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge sent a letter co-signed by 14 members of the North Carolina delegation today, to U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis today urging the department to carefully consider comments and feedback submitted by thousands of farm families and agricultural organizations because of proposed... 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
  • Triangle Congressmen Applaud $200 Million Investment in Local Smart Energy Grid Technology
    Oct 27, 2009  - (WASHINGTON, D.C.)  – U.S. Representatives Bob Etheridge (NC-02), David Price (NC-04), and Brad Miller (NC-13), today applauded an announcement that Progress Energy has been awarded a $200 million grant as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  The federal grant will ensure t... More
  • Etheridge Meets with Seniors to Discuss Health Care Crisis and Possible Solutions
    Oct 20, 2009  - (Washington, DC) – Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only North Carolina member of the House Ways and Means Committee, met today with more than 100 Raleigh senior citizens at the YWCA to discuss the health care reform proposals which would have direct impact on them and are currently being deba... More