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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 Announces Drought Relief Bill Has Been Signed Into Law
    Dec 26, 2007  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that a bill to provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought was signed into law earlier today. Etheridge, a senior member of the Agriculture Committee, led the effort in Congress... More
  • Etheridge: Relief on the Way for N.C. Farm Families
    Dec 19, 2007  - WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the House in approving a bill that would provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought. The bill now heads to the President’s desk, and ... More
  • Etheridge Congressional Record Statement on Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007
    Dec 19, 2007  - Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation and the critical services provided by Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). This legislation ensures continued access to our nation's health care system for our most vulnerable citizens--children, seniors, ... More
  • Etheridge Pleased Senate Has Passed Drought Bill
    Dec 18, 2007  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today reacted to the Senate’s passage of a bill that would provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought. Because the Senate amended the bill, it now returns to the House for a final vote before ... More
  • Etheridge Announces Deal on Drought Aid for N.C. Farmers
    Dec 17, 2007  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that Congressional leaders have reached an agreement to provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought. The funding will be included in an omnibus spending bill that the U.S. House... More
  • Etheridge Applauds House Passage of Drought Relief
    Dec 17, 2007  - U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today applauded House approval of legislation that would provide disaster relief to North Carolina and other Southeastern farmers affected by the current record drought. The funding is included in an omnibus spending bill that would fund several government agen... More
  • Etheridge Announces $150,000 For Fayetteville Military Business Park
    Nov 14, 2007  - WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), who represents Fort Bragg, today announced that he has secured $150,000 for the development of a military business park adjacent to Fort Bragg in Fayetteville.   Etheridge worked with his colleagues in Congress who represent Cumberland C... More
  • Etheridge Announces $215,000 For Franklin Airport
    Nov 14, 2007  - WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that he has secured $250,000 for a runway extension at the Franklin County Airport.  The funding is included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. “These funds are ... More
  • Etheridge Announces $750,000 For I-95
    Nov 14, 2007  - WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that he has secured $750,000 for upgrades to Interstate 95 in Cumberland, Harnett and Johnston counties.   The funding is included in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Ac... More
  • Etheridge Criticizes Veto Of Education Bill; Urges President To Find Common Ground With Congress
    Nov 13, 2007  - WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington), the only former state schools chief serving in Congress, today criticized President Bush’s veto of a bill that would invest in education and health initiatives.  Etheridge, who serves on the House Budget Committee, called for the President t... More