Congressman Brad Miller will host a roundtable discussion about stem cell research in Raleigh this week.

President Obama’s lifting of a more than eight-year ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research gives new hope to people suffering from debilitating or potentially debilitating diseases, according to a statement released from Miller’s office Monday. 

From his release:

“The Congressman will be talking to research experts, advocates and families about their ideas and concerns as research moves forward once again. Miller has been a strong advocate for scientists who want to do their jobs, free from political influence.

“As Chairman of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee on the House Science Committee, he has held hearings on the manipulation, suppression and distortion of research. He values the thoughts and insights of those invited to the roundtable as it relates to embryonic stem cell research and/or other important medical research.”

Roundtable participants include: Elaine Abrams, widow of Dr. Murray Abrams who died from ALS; David Gerber, Division of Transplantation Chief, Department of Surgery, UNC; N.C. Rep. Jim Gulley, Parkinson’s patient; Reece Jenkins, Parkinson’s Action Network; Cindy Heydary, Juvenile Diabetes; Nancy Shulby, Raleigh area parent of diabetic child; Mike Conrad, Piedmont Triad Chapter Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Barbara and Stuart Teichman, Hadassah; Abby Carter, Easter Chapter MS Society; and others

The roundtable will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rex Hospital, Executive Board Room, 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh.

Congressman Bob Etheridge will hold a round table discussion on Monday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at Northwood High School.

The topics will be his commitment to school construction funding in the economic recovery package; discussing the needs in our area; and the importance of supporting school construction in general.

Congressman Etheridge will be joined by members of the Chatham County Board of Education, Chatham County Board of Commissioners, Superintendent of Schools Robert Logan, and the principal of Northwood, Chris Blice.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor-elect Bev Perdue will  hold a roundtable Wednesday with members of the League of Municipalities, Association of County Commissioners and N.C. Metropolitan Coalition.

The roundtable will take place at 10 a.m. at the League of Municipalities, Albert Coates Building, 215 North Dawson Street, Raleigh.

The discussion is part of a series of issue-oriented “listening” events in which Governor-elect Perdue is participating. The discussion will focus on issues facing North Carolina’s local governments, their public infrastructure and economic development.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.  – Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue wants to talk publicly about biotechnology, the economy and other issues before taking office Jan. 10.

The outgoing lieutenant governor is holding the first of several round-table meetings with leaders in a range of fields starting Monday in Research Triangle Park. There, she’ll meet with business and education experts in the state’s growing biotech industry.

On Tuesday, Perdue will be in Charlotte for a meeting on the economy with Duke Energy chief executive Jim Rogers, Charlotte Bobcats owner Bob Johnson and university chancellor Phil Dubois.

Gov.-elect Bev Perdue will hold an economic roundtable in Charlotte Tuesday.

Elizabeth Edwards, senior fellow for the Center for American Progress Action Fund, will be in Carrboro Wednesday to discuss John McCain’s healthcare plan.  

The Center for American Progress Action fund, a liberal think tank, is preparing to release a report detailing how the McCain health care plan would increase the burden on middle-class families in North Carolina.

The report suggests North Carolinians will suffer a tax hike under John McCain’s health care plan. Elizabeth Edwards will host a round table discussion with public health experts at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Piedmont Health Services Community Health Center, 301 Lloyd Street, Carrboro.

CHICAGO – Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama, is back in the Tar Heel state today.

She will host a women’s economic roundtable in Charlotte, followed by a North Carolina Women for Obama rally in the Triad area. The events are free and open to the public, but tickets are required and were handed out at locations Wednesday. She will also appear at a private fundraiser in Durham at 6:30pm.

Details:
Charlotte
McGlohon Theater, 345 N College Street
Doors Open: 9 a.m.
Program Begins: 10:15 a.m.

Greensboro
Carolina Theatre
310 S Greene St, Greensboro

CHICAGO – Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama, will return to North Carolina Thursday.  Obama will host a women’s economic roundtable in Charlotte, followed by a North Carolina Women for Obama rally in the Triad area.  

Obama began this series of roundtable discussions early in the primary season. Obama’s last visit to North Carolina was the day before the Democratic primary in May, when she hosted a roundtable discussion with military spouses at Fort Bragg to discuss the unique challenges facing military spouses and their families.

The events are free and open to the public. However, space is limited and tickets are REQUIRED. Members of the public are invited to pick up their free tickets at the locations and times listed below.

Details:
Charlotte
McGlohon Theater, 345 N College Street
Doors Open: 9 a.m.
Program Begins: 10:15 a.m.

Ticket Distribution Location
Charlotte Campaign for Change office:
1523 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC 28204

Tickets available Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. For security reasons please do not bring bags or umbrellas. Please limit personal items.  No signs or banners permitted. 

Greensboro
Carolina Theatre
310 S Greene St, Greensboro

Ticket Distribution Locations
Greensboro Campaign For Change Office
318 S. Elm St.
Greensboro, NC
336-275-1964
Tickets will be available Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

High Point Campaign For Change Office
112 W. Broad Ave.
High Point, NC
336-885-6799

Tickets will be available Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.