Supporting Our Economy & Workers

Raleigh’s Economy

Glad to hear the good news that downtown Raleigh’s economy has returned to almost 100% of pre-pandemic sales. Make sure to continue to support our wonderful locally owned businesses.

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The #EqualityAct passed the House!

The bill amends federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, education, housing, credit, jury service, public accommodations, and federal funding. I’m proud to be a cosponsor of the bill and support the rights of the LGBTQ community nationwide.

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NC Restaurant Owners Make Their Case to Congress

As Congress closes in on more COVID-19 relief, we can’t forget the industries that have been hit hardest. Aid for our independent restaurants and their workers is essential for a full economic recovery. Restaurants add so much to our communities and make our cities and towns special. COVID-19 relief needs

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Social Security: Protecting & Strengthening our Economic Future

Seniors have earned Social Security over their lifetime of hard work, and we need to protect and strengthen the economic security so many North Carolinians depend on. The next generation has many competing financial obligations and will benefit from stabilizing Social Security. Tax cuts skewed to millionaires irresponsibly increases the

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USPS: Snow, rain, sleet—and even a pandemic.

The @USPS is an indispensable part of our lives. They work through snow, rain, sleet – and even a pandemic. Voters are using them to vote safely with mail-in ballots. Thank you for the essential service you provide and for keeping our country running. #NationalPostalWorkerDay

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