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U.S. Sen Richard Burr

Burr is North Carolina's senior senator, elected in 2004. A Republican from Winston Salem, he was elected in 2004 to fill the seat vacated by John Edwards. He served in the U.S. House from 1994 to 2004. He serves as ranking nember of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and sits on the Armed Services and Intelligence committees, among others.

U.S. Sen Kay Hagan

Hagan is North Carolina's junior senator, a Democrat from Greensboro. She was elected in 2008, defeating Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole to begin her first six-year term. She served in the N.C. Senate prior to election. She sits on the Senate Armed Services and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committees.

U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield

G.K. Butterfield, a Democrat from Wilson, represents the 1st Congressional District, which includes parts of Pitt County. He is in his third full term, after winning a special election in 2004 to fill the unexpired term of Frank Ballance. He serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and serves on three subcommittees. He was a state judge prior to his election.

U.S. Rep Walter Jones

Walter Jones, a Republican from Farmville, represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Pitt County. He is in his eighth two year term, first winning election in 1994. Prior to that, he served 10 years as in the N.C. General Assembly. He is a member of the Armed Services and Financial Services committees.

N.C. Sen Don Davis

A Democrat from Snow Hill, Davis was elected in 2008 to begin his first term representing the 5th Senate District, which includes part of Pitt and all of Greene and Wayne counties. He served as mayor of Snow Hill prior to his election. He is the Vice-Chairman of Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources and sits on eight other committees.

N.C. Sen Clark Jenkins

A Democrat from Tarboro, Jenkins is an agri-businessman who is serving his third term in the Senate. His district encompasses part of Pitt and all of Edgecombe and Martin counties. He is the Vice-Chairman of Transportation, Co-Chairman of Finance and sits on five other committees.

N.C. Rep Marian McLawhorn

A retired educator, McLawhorn is a Democrat from Grifton serving her fifth term in the 9th District, which encompasses southern Pitt County. She is the Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Vice-Chairman of Appropriations, Vice-Chairman of Education Subcommittee on Community Colleges and sits on seven other committees.

N.C. Rep Edith Warren

A Democrat from Pitt County, the retired educator is serving her fifth term. Her district encompasses part of Pitt and all of Martin counties. She is the Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural and Economic Resources, Vice-Chairman of Appropriations, Vice-Chairman of Education Subcommittee on Pre-School, Elementary and Secondary Education and sits on six other committees.

N.C. Rep. Arthur Williams

A Beaufort County resident, Williams is retired businessman serving his fourth term in the 6th District which includes all of Beaufort and part of Pitt counties. He is the Chairman of Wildlife Resources, Vice-Chairman of Transportation, Marine Resources and Aquaculture, Financial Institutions and Agriculture and sits on three other committees.

National political news

  • Army announces review of how it tests body armor 03:11 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested.

  • Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris 01:11 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the seat once held by Barack Obama.

  • Sen. Nelson a 'yes' on health care test vote 12:36 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care.

  • Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statementsabout appointment 11:36 AM EST

    WASHINGTON — Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statements about appointment.

  • Health care issues: Bundling payments 10:31 AM EST

    THE ISSUE: What can the government do to get doctors and hospitals to deliver cheaper medical services?

    THE POLITICS: Medicare's fee-for-service structure means that doctors, hospitals and other providers have a greater financial incentive to provide large quantities of medical services than to provide high-quality medical services.

  • Obama drops by daughter Sasha's school for event 09:35 AM EST

    BETHESDA, Md. — Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty.

  • AP sources: Giuliani leaning toward Senate run 09:20 AM EST

    ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.

  • Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly 12:56 AM EST

    WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.

  • GOP governors push for 2010 party rebirth 09:36 PM EST

    CEDAR CREEK, Texas — Thrilled with twin victories this month, Republican governors are looking to lead a party-wide resurgence in 2010 and shape the GOP for years to come.

  • Obama faces showdowns on health, Afghanistan, jobs 08:06 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip.

    On Saturday, two days after his return to Washington, the Senate plans a make-or-break vote on his hard-fought plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.

  • Details of state dinner scarce, White House mum 05:51 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — It's the hottest ticket in town. Just don't ask the White House who got them.

    The White House is saying very little about next week's state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the first for President Barack Obama.

  • Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race 05:51 PM EST

    ALBANY, N.Y. — A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.

  • Health bill helps wavering Louisiana senator 05:16 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at the same time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation.

  • Gates says Iraq withdrawal on schedule 04:36 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now.

  • Troops' post-deployment questionnaires missing 04:31 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators said Thursday that tens of thousands of questionnaires aimed at measuring the mental and physical health of returning combat troops can't be found.

  • Senate confirms controversial judge 04:16 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. District Judge David Hamilton for the Chicago-based federal appeals court, approving a nominee targeted by conservatives as a liberal activist.

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