In the News
BY CELESTE SMITH
First appeared May 6, 2015
Calling small businesses job creators that can help boost the economy, U.S. Rep. Alma Adams marked National Small Business Week on Wednesday by hosting a symposium and meeting with owners of a local Charlotte company.
By FRAN DANIEL First Appeared May 8, 2015
Bipartisan support is building in Congress for elimination of the 2.3 percent medical device tax in the Affordable Care Act – a tax that affects Cook Group Inc., a device manufacturer with a plant in Winston-Salem.
U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, D-12th, introduced on March 23 the Medical Device Tax Elimination Act of 2015. This legislation would end the tax while maintaining healthcare subsidies under the act.
Members of Congress, educational advocates, and college students packed a meeting room on Capitol Hill on April 28 to launch a new group devoted to promoting and protecting the interests of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Members of the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus say their mission will involve addressing the unique challenges that HBCUs face and creating a national dialogue about solutions.
A campaign to take on and conquer food hardship in High Point and surrounding communities will require the combined commitment of volunteers, churches, nonprofits and government, U.S. Rep. Alma Adams said Thursday in an announcing a hunger initiative.
Adams, D-12th, said she wants to promote public-private partnerships, foster dialogue between elected officials and community stakeholders and advocate for bipartisan approaches to address food insecurity.