Miller to Tour Neighborhood in Greensboro Hard-Hit by Foreclosures

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment sponsored by Rep. Brad Miller (NC-13) by a 256 to 160 vote that would affirm the longstanding right of States to regulate the home foreclosure process.

The Miller-LaTourette Amendment is part of the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act which will create a voluntary FHA program to provide mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market.

Recommendations Would Give Health Care To More Children, Increase Access To Child Care

Gov. Mike Easley said today his 2008-09 budget proposal will recommend spending an additional $31 million to help those who often are overlooked by society but are the most in need. The budget the governor will present to the General Assembly next week will provide additional funds for: health insurance for children in need through the Health Choice program; assistance to those at the greatest threat of foreclosure on their homes; increased aid to those in need of child care; and job-site inspections and assistance to workers in the state’s poultry industry.

Before the primary election results have even been certified, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) has already begun his negative campaigning. In a statement on his website, Rep. McHenry says about the Johnson campaign:

"The Democrats are preparing to mount a competitive bid for our seat. I called Daniel Johnson last night to congratulate him on his win and tell him that I look forward to a vigorous campaign on the issues moving forward.

But Nancy Pelosi's chosen recruit, a trial lawyer from Raleigh, already has his pockets stuffed with cash from Washington liberals, and we know there will be more to come."

Opposes legislation to modernize air travel

North Carolina Senator and former Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole today voted against the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act which would modernize air travel by improving air safety and enhancing passengers’ rights. Dole’s vote comes despite hundreds of flights cancelled last month due to safety problems and reports of passengers trapped on planes for hours with overflowing toilets and no food.

US SENATE: Kay Hagan

CONGRESS, 01: Rep. G. K. Butterfield
CONGRESS, 02: Rep. Bob Etheridge
CONGRESS, 03: Craig Weber
CONGRESS, 04: Rep. David Price
CONGRESS, 05: Roy Carter
CONGRESS, 06: Teresa Sue Bratton
CONGRESS, 07: Rep. Mike McIntyre
CONGRESS, 08: Larry Kissell
CONGRESS, 09: Harry Taylor
CONGRESS, 10: Daniel Johnson
CONGRESS, 11: Rep. Heath Shuler
CONGRESS, 12: Rep. Mel Watt
CONGRESS, 13: Rep. Brad Miller

GOVERNOR: Bev Perdue

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Walter Dalton

AUDITOR: Beth Wood

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE: Wayne Goodwin

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION: June Atkinson

TREASURER: Janet Cowell