“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“Here is what you need to know: The 2020 election was not stolen; we won and he lost.”

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Alma Adams

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Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development throughout her tenure. Adams is known for her advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities and her commitment to social justice initiatives. Before her election to Congress, she served in the North Carolina General Assembly, where she was recognized for her work on various legislative efforts.

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Mar 10, 2021

Swift action to protect workers is exactly how the architects of the Occupational Safety and Health Act envision OSHA's response during a work-related crisis.

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Mar 10, 2021

We must also take clear steps to track workplace COVID-19 infections.

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Mar 10, 2021

Now we have the opportunity to restore OSHA's mission and protect workers health and safety at a time when they need it most.

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Dec 8, 2020

I would just like to ask that we increase the Fiscal Year 2020 appropriation of 1890 facilities grants from $20.5 million to $30 million.

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Dec 8, 2020

This legislation prohibited racial discrimination in determining admission, leading to the creation of the 1890 land-grant university system and expanding educational opportunities for Black students.

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Dec 8, 2020

I believe Congress can do some more to fix it.

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Dec 8, 2020

Thank you, Madam Chair. You have run a marvelous Committee hearing today.

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Dec 8, 2020

This idea around the infrastructure becomes so critical for each of our institutions.

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Dec 8, 2020

I am an HBCU graduate twice. I am proud.

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Dec 8, 2020

Yes, we have seven 1890s that didn't receive a full match, but I have to just be real honest.

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Dec 8, 2020

I'm grateful for your strong leadership of the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee and for your foresight in calling this critically important hearing on '1890 Land-Grant Institutions--130 Years of Building Equity in…

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Dec 8, 2020

I just want to put that out there because it has bothered me for a mighty long time.

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