Senator Eric Mansfield wrote an op-ed on the importance of the Martin Luther King Holiday.

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GOVERNOR BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE

WHEREAS Lieutenant Governor Beverly Eaves Perdue won the Democratic Nomination for Governor on May 6, 2008; won the Gubernatorial Election on November 4, 2008; and assumed the office of Governor on January 10, 2009;

WHEREAS Governor Perdue's strong leadership brings thousands of jobs in North Carolina;

GOOD NEWS ABOUT DEMOCRATS - JANUARY 11, 2012

NC Democrat Is In Miss America Contest

Dear Friends,

I am writing because I want you to know that, since Republicans took control of the North Carolina General Assembly last year, they have racked up a terrible record on issues that are important to the African American community.

My good friend Sen. Floyd McKissick told the truth when he pointed out that Republicans in the legislature have unfairly targeted Lynn Holmes, an African American woman that Gov. Bev Perdue appointed to head the Division of Employment Security.

"Across the Desk from Mike

Episode 4

Topic: Gridlock in Washington

"What positive action will you take to eliminate gridlock?

--John from Ocean Isle Beach

This Week in Washington

By Congressman Larry Kissell

As the holidays end and the new year begins, it is no longer cards and well wishes in our mailboxes, it is mail that many of us dread. Whether its credit card bills from holiday shopping, or the stream of property tax reminders and 2011 tax documents were all sure to receive throughout the month, its a stressful time for so many of our families as they continue the struggle to make ends meet and secure a brighter future.

GOOD NEWS ABOUT NC DEMOCRATS!

This Week in Washington

By Congressman Larry Kissell

As we continue on a path toward economic recovery, we must make sure that every step we take is in the right direction—promoting our American businesses and jobs. I was troubled this week to see that our Treasury Department declined to label China as a currency manipulator, though history and evidence prove otherwise.