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Dear Constituent:
In February 2016, the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the current Congressional districts and mandated that the North Carolina General Assembly redraw the lines. The new Congressional districts are slated to take effect when Members of the 115th Congress are sworn into office January 3, 2017. At that time, the 12th Congressional District will be in Mecklenburg County only.
The Honorable John B. King, Jr.
Secretary
United States Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Dear Secretary King:
We respectfully request that the Department of Education (the Department) take immediate action to protect struggling student loan borrowers from defaulting on their education debt by streamlining access to income-driven repayment plans.
Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement today regarding the emergency injunction of the Department of Labor's Overtime Rule.
"I was disappointed to learn that yesterday a Texas judge placed an emergency injunction on the federal overtime rule set to take effect on December 1, 2016" said Congresswoman Adams.
"This delay causes confusion for businesses and employees and denies hard working Americans the overtime pay they should earn for working more than forty hours a week.
Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement following the passing of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Chancellor Saunders-White.
"I am saddened by the passing of Chancellor Saunders-White" said Congresswoman Adams. "Her leadership, her dedication to our students and her commitment to excellence will be sorely missed at NCCU and all across our great state.
"She was a powerful force in our educational system and she played an integral role in shaping the lives of so many young people.
Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement urging President-Elect Trump to rescind the appointment of Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist.
“Today I joined more than 150 of my colleagues in urging President-Elect Trump to rescind the appointment of Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist” said Congresswoman Adams.
Greensboro, NC—Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) made the following statement regarding the grand opening of the Renaissance Community Co-op.
“Today’s grand opening speaks to the strength and the resolve of the Northeast Community and our entire City” said Congresswoman Adams. “Together, we have labored through the years to make the Renaissance Community Co-Op a reality.
East Spencer, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined Mayor Mallet, USDA Undersecretary Lisa Mensah, and USDA State Director Randy Gore to announce a $75,000 grant from USDA for Rural Development.
“This grant will assist low-income residents in Rowan County to preserve and rehabilitate their homes” said Congresswoman Adams. “I appreciate Undersecretary Mensah’s and State Director Gore’s advocacy for USDA’s investment in East Spencer and I applaud Mayor Mallet’s leadership. Together, we secured this vital funding.”
Charlotte, NC— Congresswoman Alma Adams welcomed Congressman David Price, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, to Charlotte for a tour of the Charlotte Area Transit System. Congresswoman Adams and Congressman Price discussed funding and opportunities for continued transportation growth with city officials.
Charlotte, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week.
“As a proud two time graduate of North Carolina A&T University and a retired professor of forty years from Bennett College I am a living testament to the impact HBCUs have on our communities. These schools play an integral role in educating minority and first time college students while providing opportunities for the most underserved communities.
About the HBCU Caucus:
The Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus (Caucus) was founded by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) on April 28, 2015. The Caucus is co-chaired by Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), Congressman French Hill (R-AR), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC).