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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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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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Aug 23, 2020

So, do you know about the sorting machines that are missing in my district?

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Aug 23, 2020

the people love the Postal Service. They rate the Postal Service over 91 percent, more than any candidate I know.

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Aug 23, 2020

the folks I represent can't afford their medication to come late. They can't afford for their ballots to come late, and they can't afford for their voices to be silenced.

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Aug 23, 2020

You have been charged with running a Postal Service, Mr. DeJoy and not a business.

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Aug 23, 2020

I was told that the USPS senior management said that you don't all foresee having any influx of election mail going into the election of November 3.

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Aug 23, 2020

I wanted to know if you're having any second thoughts. I certainly hope that you would.

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Jul 20, 2020

Did the USDA contracting process include any consideration for sourcing from nearby vendors, keeping foods within or close to their home state or region?

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Jul 20, 2020

Nonprofits and food banks participating in the program in my state, they have told me that they are having to pay for the storage and the delivery of perishable foods.

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Jul 20, 2020

Thank you, Chair Fudge, and Ranking Member Johnson, for holding the hearing, and, Under Secretary, thank you for being here.

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Jul 20, 2020

It is urgent that we help Americans facing food insecurity, and farmers who are hurting because of this pandemic.

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May 27, 2020

The failure to completely address the life-threatening hazards that working Americans are facing from COVID-19 is not the fault of OSHA professional staff, but rather due to the unfortunate decisions of OSHA's political leadership.

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