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FUTURE Act Ceremony
December 15, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (CA-37) and House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will join Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) on a higher education press call on Wednesday, December 16 at 9:30 AM EST.

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Carolina Coffee Flyer
December 14, 2020

CHARLOTTE – While continuing to work for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in Washington, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a "Virtual Carolina Coffee Open House" event this Wednesday at Noon on Zoom. Adams' Carolina Coffee is open to the public and open press.

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FUTURE Act Ceremony
December 14, 2020

NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, this press call is now at 9:30 AM

Issues:Education
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US Capitol Building
December 11, 2020

Charlotte - On National App Day, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) announces this year's Congressional App Challenge winners from Mecklenburg County.

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Rep. Adams speaks at a "Don't Mess With USPS" Press Conference
December 10, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. –In 2020, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) was one of the leading Congressional voices on the United States Postal Service, especially regarding the mismanagement of the cherished American institution by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

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Ag Committee
December 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at 10:00 AM, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), vice chair of the House Agriculture Committee, will give opening remarks a meeting of the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research subcommittee on 1890 Land Grant Universities.

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soldier saluting the US flag
December 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C.Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12)'s amendments are included in the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the House yesterday and is headed to President Trump's desk.

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Rep. Adams and friends wearing "Save USPS" masks
December 8, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), and Stephen F.

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Rep. Adams speaks on the House floor
December 7, 2020

Washington, D.C. – A bill introduced by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) to strengthen partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and federal agencies. The HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (PARTNERS) Act passed the House today.

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Julius Chambers Mural
December 4, 2020

Washington, D.C. – A bill introduced by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) to name a Charlotte Post Office in honor of civil rights legend Julius Chambers passed the Senate and was signed into law by President Donald Trump last night. H.R.