Press Releases
May 19, 2020
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"the move would threaten benefits and shortchange the men and women working to protect us."
Charlotte – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
May 15, 2020
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"Senator Burr’s decision to step down from his Chairmanship is the right decision for the integrity of the Congress"
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:
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May 15, 2020
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"It’s a lot easier to keep an economy moving than trying to bring it back from a screeching halt."
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:
May 14, 2020
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"If OSHA will not act, Congress will to ensure workers do not have to choose between their jobs and their health."
Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
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May 13, 2020
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“If you say you believe in the COVID-19 Relief priorities that are in the HEROES Act, then you should vote for the HEROES Act.”
Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) reiterated her challenge to members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation that she first made during a Town Hall last night.
May 12, 2020
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"Further delays in implementation will impact the ability of the 1890s to prepare financially for the continued impacts of COVID-19 on their extension programs."
Charlotte – Democrats Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Congressmen A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) joined Republican Congressmen Michael R.
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May 12, 2020
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Language from the Funding Emergency Eating Distribution for the Children (FEED the Children) Act included in HEROES Act pandemic package.
Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
May 11, 2020
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Congresswoman Adams Addresses the Class of 2020: "this crisis has shown me more than just your potential – it has demonstrated your character."
Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released a virtual graduation message for members of the Class of 2020 today.
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May 8, 2020
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"Research has shown that student debt cancellation can help stimulate the broader economy, add up to 1.5 million jobs per year and boost GDP up to $108 billion per year."
Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
May 7, 2020
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"As students across the country face disruptions, stress, and anxiety due to COVID-19, all of which exacerbate mental illnesses like eating disorders, the need for this legislation grows increasingly clear."
Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) introduced the bipartisan Eating Disorders Prevention in Schools Act of 2020 (Eating Disorders PSA) yesterday with Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO-04).
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