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Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) released the following statement on the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 9, 2016.
“Today I voted for a short-term continuing resolution that funds our nation’s government until December 9th. Although I’m disappointed there is no long-term budget, there was too much at stake to not support this bipartisan measure.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congressman Keith Ellison held a press conference at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to promote Rep. Ellison’s HBCU Investment Expansion Act of 2016.
Rep. Adams, member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce and co-chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, is and has been fighting for resources on behalf of for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and the students they serve.
Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) released the following statement regarding the vote to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
After meeting with activists, community leaders, CMPD, and the National Guard at today's peaceful rally, Congresswoman Alma Adams released the following statement regarding the local law enforcement's decision to make public the footage from the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott:
Charlotte, NC —This evening, Congresswoman Adams returned to Charlotte, North Carolina where she met with local leaders regarding the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. Following the meeting, she released the following statement.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today Congresswoman Adams announced that she will return to Charlotte, NC Wednesday evening following final votes to meet with local officials and community leaders.
Congresswoman Adams will receive updates on the ongoing investigation of the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott and protests taking place around the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
Earlier, Congresswoman Adams had private calls with the NAACP, the Department of Justice and Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) participated in the annual NC Business & Economic Development Summit hosted by the 13 Members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation. Key speakers included House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD).
CHARLOTTE — Today Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied North Carolina’s request to implement voting restrictions recently struck down by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals:
CHARLOTTE — On Wednesday, August 31, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) visited Pedro Salmeron at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.
After her visit with Pedro Salmeron, Congresswoman Adams released the following statement:
HIGH POINT — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) was excited to share that the 12th District of North Carolina is participating in this year’s Congressional App Challenge at T. Wingate Andrews High School in High Point, NC.