College Towns’ Rankings
Raleigh ranks third among the top US college towns. With great restaurants, museums, and much more, Raleigh offers college students an abundance of activities. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article256277702.html
Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act
Great news – my bipartisan Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act passed the House. This legislation will strengthen judicial ethics and transparency and restore trust in the nation’s courts. According to the Wall Street Journal, more than 130 federal judges heard cases in which they or their families held stock in a company involved in the […]
Roe v. Wade
Overturning Roe v. Wade would be a blatant attack on reproductive freedom and violate nearly 50 years of legal precedent. If the Supreme Court overturns Roe, many more states in the U.S., including North Carolina, could be emboldened to enact abortion bans, disproportionally hurting women. I have been fighting for women’s rights for decades and […]
Grateful to Dr. Mandy Cohen
Grateful to Dr. Mandy Cohen for her leadership as North Carolina’s Secretary of Health and Human Services for the last five years. Dr. Cohen became the public face of North Carolina’s response to COVID-19 pandemic, educating us to practice social distancing, wear a mask, and get vaccinated. We are appreciative of all of her service […]
#GivingTuesday 2021
This #GivingTuesday I’m thinking of Coach Valvano’s legacy and his message to never give up. Through his foundation, he has raised millions toward cancer research. Today and every day, let’s help our neighbors in need. You can watch his inspirational speech tomorrow night at 7 PM on ESPN. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article256194492.html
Happy Thanksgiving to all North Carolinians!
May this be a time with love for you and your family. I’m particularly thankful for my family and of course our pup Wylie.
Food Bank: Immediate Relief To People in North Carolina
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is working tirelessly to provide immediate relief to people in North Carolina in the form of nutritious meals — and they need our help preparing for the holiday season. If you would like to donate, volunteer or learn more ways to help, click here: https://foodbankcenc.org
Serving Our Troops and Their Families for Thanksgiving
Grateful to join President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper as well as my House colleagues at Fort Bragg yesterday to serve our troops and their families. This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our freedoms.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to our wonderful President Joe Biden. I’m grateful for your leadership.
Build Back Better
Today’s vote on Build Back Better represents extraordinary progress towards a future in which every person in this country can achieve the American Dream. I will keep fighting to get this once-in-a-generation legislation to President Biden’s desk.