Congressman Bob Etheridge

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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 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

Etheridge Presses Education Secretary to Review Johnston County Schools Decision
Nov 3, 2009 - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, the only N.C. member of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Monday requesting that he review and postpone a recent Department decision which will adversely affect North Carolina students. &nbs... 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

Rep. Bob Etheridge’s statement on House unveiling of joint-health care reform legislation in the House of Representatives
Oct 29, 2009 - “There is a crisis in our health care system, and today’s bill is a positive step towards resolving that crisis and a key to job creation in the United States. “I look forward to carefully reviewing this legislation to ensure it protects seniors, controls costs, assures quality of care and preserv... More

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