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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
  • “Fulfilling our Commitment to Veterans”
    Nov 10, 2009  - As we observe Veterans Day, I ask you to reflect on the service and sacrifices of our veterans, both past and present.  This year, as our military continues to be engaged inwars in Iraq and Afghanistan, let us also take the time to honor our troops, as well as their military families, who serve... 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
  • 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 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