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Congress

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara campaign for Madison Cawthorn’s US House seat nets $100K on 1st day

4 years ago  •  WNC, Campaigns, Congress

Derek Lacey, Asheville Citizen Times – Buncombe County Commissioner and now congressional candidate Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is off to a quick start in her bid to represent Western North Carolina, raising …
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Tillis, Smith to reintroduce bipartisan bill supporting health care for veterans exposed to radiation

4 years ago  •  Congress, U.S. Senate, Healthcare

WAVY – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced Wednesday they are reintroducing their bipartisan bill to secure health care benefits for “Atomic Veterans.” The bill is …
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Congressman Murphy reintroduces legislation to crack down on foreign spying at universities

4 years ago  •  Congress, Education

Sharon Johnson, WITN – Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03) first introduced legislation cracking down on foreign spying at colleges and universities last July. Then on Thursday, Murphy reintroduced the Intelligence on …
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Lumberton’s Rep. Charles Graham announces candidacy for 9th Congressional District

4 years ago  •  Campaigns, Congress

The Robesonian – State Rep. Charles Graham announced today he is running for Congress. “I’m honored to announce my candidacy for The United States House of Representatives in the 2022 …
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Congressman Murphy reintroduces legislation to treat veterans with TBI and PTSD

4 years ago  •  Congress, Military

Sharon Johnson, WITN – Vice Chair of the Republican Doctors Caucus Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) reintroduced the Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act on Thursday. According to Murphy, …
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NC congresswoman continues fight for Black maternal health care, introduces ‘Momnibus’ legislation

4 years ago  •  Congress

Tanya Mendis, WCNC – Maternal mortality rates are two to three times higher for Black women compared to their white counterparts. Congresswoman Alma Adams remembered vividly the day her daughter …
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NC Rep. Alma Adams joins group of lawmakers pushing to eliminate student debt

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Congress

Hank Lee, WFMY News 2 — North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams joined a group of several high-profile Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, to reintroduce a proposed resolution to …
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Rep. Murphy leads 52-member letter to President Biden urging no re-entry into Iran Nuclear Deal

4 years ago  •  Congress

Jason O. Boyd, WNCT – Congressman Greg Murphy led 51 other U.S. House Republicans that were part of a letter sent to President Joe Biden urging him not to re-enter …
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House VA Committee newcomer Rep. Greg Murphy ‘optimistic’ about Camp Lejeune Justice Act

4 years ago  •  Congress, Military, ENC

Calvin Shomaker, Jacksonville Daily News – The representative of one of America’s most veteran dense districts is advocating for improvements in their healthcare and for the livelihood of hundreds of …
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Rep. Dan Bishop. Sen. Thom Tillis want to bring an end to ‘sanctuary cities’

4 years ago  •  Politics and Government, Congress

WBTV – Rep. Dan Bishop and Sen. Thom Tillis want to bring an end to so-called “sanctuary cities” in America. On Wednesday, Sen. Tillis (R-NC), Sen. Grassley (R-IA) and Rep. …
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