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This Is Unacceptable

We’ve been sent home with 8 days before a government shutdown. Kevin McCarthy needs to put the American people first and stop trying to appease far-right extremists to maintain power. https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-mccarthy-house-republicans-spending-cuts-deff84c0e2ff7d3bd076b8c38e14cca4

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Clean Funding Bills

Clean funding bills are the best path forward to keep the federal government running. Still, the far-right extremists are refusing to move forward unless their efforts to ban mifepristone, block gun violence prevention efforts, and more are met. This Republican-led shutdown is entirely avoidable and unnecessary.

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Redistricting Hearings

North Carolina redistricting hearings begin next week in Elizabeth City, Hickory, and Raleigh. More info at ncleg.gov/LegislativeCalendar

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Republican-Led Shutdown

Government funding runs out in just 10 days. This Republican-led shutdown is entirely avoidable and unnecessary. House Republicans need to stop sowing chaos, end the infighting, and do their jobs. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republican-infighting-paralyzes-house-call-shutdown-inevitable-rcna105882

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Students Should Not Have To Feel Unsafe at School

“Thoughts and prayers” are simply not enough. Congress must take bold, immediate steps to end this preventable crisis and protect our communities against further violence. https://abc11.com/nc-rally-against-gun-violence-unc-chapel-hill-deadly-shooting-north-carolina-democratic-youth-coalition/13793853/

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Rosh Hashanah

Shana Tova to everyone celebrating #RoshHashanah tonight! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

On the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth I’m reflecting on the lasting impact and perseverance of the Latino community in North Carolina and across the nation.

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UNC Campus Shooting

In the aftermath of the August 28 shooting on the UNC campus, we were painfully reminded of the scourge of gun violence in our country.

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State Budget

Every day that Republicans in the General Assembly fight with each other over the state budget is another day that a mother with cancer or a grandfather with diabetes cannot access the care they need. North Carolinians deserve action on Medicaid expansion now. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article278567374.html

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