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North Carolina
To Be, Rather Than To Seem
Nickname:
Tar Heel State
Admitted to Statehood:
November 21, 1789
State Capitol:
Raleigh
Population
(2000 Census):
8,049,313
State Bird:
Cardinal
Fun Fact:
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, is the largest home in the nation.

Real Numbers
779,000

Number of U.S. Veterans living in North Carolina.

Source:Department of Veterans Affairs

Latest News & Resources
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: NORTH CAROLINA
October 13, 2006
House Agriculture Leaders Gather Support for Agriculture Disaster Relief Discharge Petition
Today, leading agricultural leaders in the House of Representatives announced a major push to require the House to consider agriculture disaster assistance legislation. Congressman John Barrow (D-GA-12) introduced a discharge petition (H. Res. 998) that would force the House to consider that legislation once 218 Members of Congress have signed it. September 26, 2006
The Answer to Our Gas Crisis
As skyrocketing gas prices hobble family budgets across America, rural Americans are being hit particularly hard. We have longer commutes to work, to school, to the grocery store and to the doctor. Many school districts are struggling to keep their buses running. April 26, 2006
A Broken Promise For America’s Farm Families
Rep. Etheridge on the Farm Bill and broken promises to Rural America. October 28, 2005
National Security
Our votes tonight will not be misinterpreted
Statement of Rep. Mel Watt, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, on the Hunter Resolution, November 18, 2005
The Environment
House Agriculture Leaders Gather Support for Agriculture Disaster Relief Discharge Petition
Today, leading agricultural leaders in the House of Representatives announced a major push to require the House to consider agriculture disaster assistance legislation. Congressman John Barrow (D-GA-12) introduced a discharge petition (H. Res. 998) that would force the House to consider that legislation once 218 Members of Congress have signed it. September 26, 2006
Agriculture
House Agriculture Leaders Gather Support for Agriculture Disaster Relief Discharge Petition
Today, leading agricultural leaders in the House of Representatives announced a major push to require the House to consider agriculture disaster assistance legislation. Congressman John Barrow (D-GA-12) introduced a discharge petition (H. Res. 998) that would force the House to consider that legislation once 218 Members of Congress have signed it. September 26, 2006
Faith in Action
On the National “Day of Prayer,” Price Discusses Faith in Public Office
On the National “Day of Prayer,” Price Discusses Faith in Public Office, May 5, 2005
Radio Addresses
Bush Budget Proposes Irresponsible Tax Cuts for the Rich

Rep. Brad Miller
North Carolina, 13th
Congressman Brad Miller (NC-13) discusses President Bush's budget proposal.
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Run time: 3:00
Transcript: English | Spanish
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North Carolina Representatives
Rep. G.K. Butterfield
North Carolina, 1st
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Rep. Bob Etheridge
North Carolina, 2nd
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Rep. Mike McIntyre
North Carolina, 7th
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Rep. Brad Miller
North Carolina, 13th
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Rep. David Price
North Carolina, 4th
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Rep. Melvin Watt
North Carolina, 12th
More about Melvin Watt


Other Representatives
Rep. Howard Coble
North Carolina, 6th

Rep. Virginia Foxx
North Carolina, 5th

Rep. Robin Hayes
North Carolina, 8th

Rep. Walter Jones
North Carolina, 3rd

Rep. Patrick McHenry
North Carolina, 10th

Rep. Sue Myrick
North Carolina, 9th

Rep. Charles Taylor
North Carolina, 11th

For more information about these representatives, please visit www.house.gov


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Rep. Dan Boren
Rep. Boren has worked to improve rural communities that have suffered job loss due to the outsourcing of rural America’s manufacturing base. Boren believes that job growth is essential to not only improving the rural way of life in America, but also preserving rural culture and values.

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