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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12)released the following statement after she voted against another three week continuing resolution:
Washington, D.C.--Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on the Republican majority's second government shutdown in five years:
"President Trump has led his party and our nation into a dangerous tailspin," said Congresswoman Adams. "Republicans in the House, Senate, and the White House have failed at their most basic responsibility: keeping government open. Instead of working on a long term budget that addresses our needs, they've wasted a year relitigating healthcare and crafting a lopsided tax scam.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to issue a stay of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina ruling on the gerrymandered congressional districts in North Carolina.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement in opposition to the Continuing Appropriations Act.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined her colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus and the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee to introduce a resolution to censure President Trump for the racist "shithole" comments he made about Haiti and African countries during a bipartisan January 11, 2018, meeting on American immigration policy. The resolution currently has nearly 150 Democratic co-sponsors.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) attended the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting today to express her strong opposition to the confirmation of Thomas Farr to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Prior to today's meeting, the Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein strongly opposing the nomination.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she will return to work this week following a doctor-mandated absence while she is still recovering from surgery. Adams was given strict orders to reduce her workload and limit activity until she is fully released by her doctor.
"Thank you for your support and well wishes during my recovery," said Congresswoman Adams. "I look forward to returning to Capitol Hill this week to continue working on behalf of the people of the 12th District."
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement in response to President Trump's racist comments about Africa:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina ruling on North Carolina's Congressional district map:
Despite the fact that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) provide sound educational opportunities to promising students, smaller endowments, lower levels of federal investment, and fewer alumni giving have created a funding deficit across many of these institutions.