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Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after a North Carolina Superior Court judge temporarily blocked a law passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly limiting Governor-Elect Cooper's powers over election boards.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) was sworn into the 115th Congress and will join House Democratic Leadership as an Assistant Whip. In this new position, she will play a key role in enforcing the Democratic agenda.
Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly failed to repeal HB2.
Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement today after Governor McCrory signed bills into law limiting Governor-Elect Roy Cooper’s power.
“Governor McCrory and the Republican led General Assembly chose to put their egos ahead of the people of North Carolina” said Congresswoman Adams.
Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the second special session of the North Carolina General Assembly called on December 14th.
Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams is excited to announce the 2016 winners of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) from North Carolina’s 12th District. Winning first place is Lynette Bright of Greensboro Middle College; second place, Anitra Griffin of West Charlotte High School; and third place, Ahmad Martin of the Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro.
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the below statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the U.S. Senate. The NDAA included the Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Adams. The NDAA will soon be signed into law by President Obama.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2017 Continuing Resolution:
FY2017 Continuing Resolution
December 2016
Highlights and Key Points
The Continuing Resolution will maintain government funding at its current spend rate through April 28, 2017.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams’ (NC-12) district staff will host “Congress in your Community” information sessions throughout the month of December to educate the constituents of the 12th District about the transition to new representation.