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Alma S. Adams
May 28, 2020
Washington– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on the 100,000th death from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus:
"Like many of you, I have watched friends and loved ones pass away during this crisis. What has made our grief worse is the inability to share it with others in person and to worship and hold one another up together as a community," said Rep.
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Alma Adams Chairs the Workforce Protections Subcommittee
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Alma S. Adams
May 27, 2020

Charlotte – Today is Congresswoman Alma Adams' 74th Birthday, and an occasion to celebrate a landmark year in her public service career. In addition to continuing her leadership role in Congress on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Adams has taken on a new role as the co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. Adams continued to lead on Affordable Housing, Hunger, and Health Care issues as well.

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soldier saluting the US flag
May 22, 2020
Charlotte– This week, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the story that the Trump administration plans to end National Guard deployments on June 24, one day before many National Guard Service Members qualify for benefits.
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Andrea Harris and Alma Adams
May 21, 2020

I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Andrea Harris.

Issues:Local Issues
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Rep. Alma Adams at hearing
May 19, 2020

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) announced her letter calling for Congressional oversight of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Due to COVID-19, millions of America's small businesses were required to halt operations and lay off employees. PPP is a forgivable loan that was designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll.

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House Seal
May 19, 2020

CHARLOTTE– Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), as well as Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), David Price (NC-04), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Cedric Richmond (LA-02) will host a press call for local, regional, and national reporters Today, Tuesday May 19 at 3:30 PM ET. The Representatives are calling on the Senate to take up the Heroes Act, which the House passed last week.

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soldier saluting the US flag
May 19, 2020
Charlotte– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the story,first reported by Politico, that the Trump administration plans to end National Guard deployments on June 24, one day before many National Guard Service Members qualify for benefits.
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United States Congress
May 15, 2020
Washington– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on Senator Richard Burr's decision to step down as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee:
"When I voted to impeach Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, I had all of the evidence I needed that he had betrayed his oath and his country.
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Alma Adams Wearing Mask
May 15, 2020
Washington– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on her vote in favor of the HEROES Act, which passed the House of Representatives:
"Yesterday, we discovered that another 56,000 North Carolinians filed for unemployment last week, while 20 lost their lives," said Congresswoman Adams.