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U. S. Representative, proudly serving North Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Follow my work in Washington and .

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  1. Dec 25

    Merry Christmas one and all! May this season bring you blessings of joy and peace for the New Year ahead!

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  2. Dec 24

    Wishing you and your's a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday! May you go out with joy and be led forth in peace. -GKB

    Happy Holidays from Congressman G. K. Butterfield
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  3. Dec 23

    President Trump & GOP: We need border security. Also President Trump & GOP: Shutdown agencies important to our national security including the Department of Homeland Security. 🤔

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  4. Dec 22

    Most Americans don't support building the wall

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  5. Dec 21

    THIRD GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN A YEAR. Republicans control the White House. They control the Senate. They control the House (for now). Once again, Republicans have shown they are unable to govern.

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  6. Dec 21

    Looks like President Trump is getting what he wanted- a .

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  7. Dec 20

    President Trump and the lame duck Republican Congress bring the country to the brink of yet another government shutdown over a wasteful border wall. This is no way to govern.

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    Dec 18

    When did you decide billionaires deserve tax breaks over the middle class and that health care was a privilege?

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    It was 2007. House Republicans had just lost the majority, and I was sitting in a deer hunting tree stand one Saturday morning. That’s when I decided to go big and put together a completely comprehensive plan to update the nation’s entitlement system and reform the tax code.
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  9. Retweeted
    Dec 17

    First District Democrat Congressman G.K. Butterfield has been appointed to serve as Chief Deputy Whip for the 116th Congress that begins next month.

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  10. Retweeted
    Dec 18

    U.S. Rep G.K. Butterfield is tapped for leadership role in 2019 Congress. He will serve as chief deputy whip for the 116th Congress when it convenes in January.

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  11. Dec 18

    This is a critical moment in our nation's history. I am excited to help lead my colleagues as Chief Deputy Whip for the 116th Congress as we serve the American people and legislate in a responsible and efficient manner.

    Butterfield named chief deputy majority whip | The Wilson Times ⁦⁩
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  12. Dec 18

    This was a carefully orchestrated effort by Russian actors to exploit social media platforms in order to suppress turnout among black voters. We cannot allow the deceit and misinformation that characterized the 2016 elections to be repeated in the future.

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  13. Dec 17

    My statement with Chair & my co-chair on the Senate report confirming Russia used social media to suppress the black vote in the 2016 presidential election:

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    Dec 17

    Read the statement below from CBC Chair & co-chairs & on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report confirming Russia used social media to suppress black voters & support .

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  15. Dec 17

    The remains the law of the land, which means the disgraceful ruling over the weekend does not impact your current coverage or 2019 plan. Without the ACA, hundreds of thousands in NC could lose their care. I will fight this decision and GOP attacks on the ACA.

    While the ACA remains the law of the land, this decision and the same devastating consequences are supported by the Trump Administration & Congressional Republicans as a matter of policy:
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    Dec 17

    . appointed as Chief Deputy Whip in new Congress. "We will pass important legislation to protect and empower families throughout our great country. We will promote an agenda to improve our economy, create jobs, and help low- and middle-income families."

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  17. Retweeted
    Dec 17

    Rep. has been named Chief Deputy Whip for the next Congress. In a statement, Butterfield says: "Undoubtedly, there will be new challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities ahead, and I am excited to help lead the Democratic Caucus in this role.”

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    Dec 17

    When the 116th Congress convenes in January Rep. will serve as Chief Deputy Whip. Congressman Butterfield is the first Democrat from North Carolina to serve in this role. OFFICIAL STATEMENT 👇

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    Dec 14

    We're also tracking all the returning Members like , , and who hired people of color to fill their top staff positions. Check it out here:
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  20. Dec 14

    Republicans in the NCGA must understand that changing the law after the election, to require a new primary, is likely unconstitutional. This newly enacted legislation discredits NC once again in the eyes of the Nation. It will further delay representation for citizens of .

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