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@RepAdams

Congresswoman from NC-12. Educator. Artist. Founder & Co-Chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus.

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  1. Jan 4

    Last night, my House colleagues and I voted to reopen the government. We passed a bipartisan plan originally supported by . Why on earth is he now refusing to reconsider this legislation in the Senate?

    16 replies 8 retweets 28 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    Jan 4

    ALL Students: You can still process your . The gov’t shutdown will not impact your student aid at all! Check your state’s FAFSA deadlines .

    2 replies 66 retweets 72 likes
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  3. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) has appointed Cheryl Johnson as the next Clerk of the House of Representatives. Her primary duty is to act as the chief record-keeper for the lower chamber.

    1 reply 19 retweets 79 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Tonight, every Dem & a few responsible Republicans passed the Senate GOP appropriations package to reopen govt. I urge to take up & pass this legislation and send it to the President for his signature. It's time to take yes for an answer and end the .

    29 replies 133 retweets 377 likes
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  5. Jan 3

    Honored to be sworn in by for a third term. Thank you North Carolina 12th Congressional District for trusting me with this responsibility.

    9 replies 15 retweets 81 likes
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  6. Jan 3

    The used the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip to hold our nation hostage again and again. That’s why I’m proud to support rules that will help Congress return to responsible governance

    3 replies 1 retweet 10 likes
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  7. Jan 3

    The rules of the 116th Congress will restore the legislative process in the People’s House. This is what it looks like when we have a Congress

    2 replies 3 retweets 13 likes
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  8. Jan 3

    Honored to be sworn into the 116th Congress, representing North Carolina's 12th Congressional District. Today we usher in the most diverse class of new Members. Congrats to my colleagues and Speaker-designate

    8 replies 31 retweets 179 likes
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  9. Jan 2

    This shutdown is the direct result of the President’s petulance. Both House & Senate leaders have offered bipartisan measures to fund the government. The only delay, - we can’t allow him to continue to hold the government hostage over his broken campaign promise.

    12 replies 11 retweets 44 likes
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  10. Jan 1

    Been asking myself the exact same thing.

    What is wrong with ? Why is he so giddy over a government shutdown? People in his district need healthcare, living wages, & decent housing. Why is he fighting for a wall & the government to stay shut down?
    10 replies 8 retweets 36 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    31 Dec 2018

    Months before 2 children died in CBP custody, internal docs said children in their facilities faced horrific conditions: "One child 'had diarrhea, had dry lips, he had a fever,' but border agents declined to seek medical care and closed the cell door." Congress must investigate

    : Months before two Guatemalan children died in U.S. custody, legal filings warned of migrant children becoming sick in ill-equipped Border Patrol stations. Here's what they said:
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    53 replies 445 retweets 634 likes
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  12. Jan 1

    As we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019, I want to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

    2 replies 2 retweets 9 likes
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  13. 28 Dec 2018

    I welcome you to Washington to celebrate with me the swearing in of the 116th Congress. Click RSVP link below:

    5 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
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  14. 27 Dec 2018

    Since the , House Democrats have given Republicans opportunities to reopen the government. Today on the House floor marks the third time, the Republicans have refused to reopen the government and refused to properly serve the American people.

    24 replies 13 retweets 22 likes
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  15. 26 Dec 2018

    May your Kwanzaa be filled with unity, faith, purpose, and light.

    14 replies 31 retweets 85 likes
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  16. 25 Dec 2018

    I hope you’ve had a very Merry Christmas!

    2 replies 2 retweets 10 likes
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  17. 25 Dec 2018

    Fact check please?

    0:44
    President Trump: "Many of those workers have said to me, communicated, 'Stay out until you get the funding for the wall.' These federal workers want the wall. The only one that doesn't want the wall are the Democrats because they don't mind open borders."
    16 replies 3 retweets 13 likes
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  18. 23 Dec 2018

    Wishing you all love, peace, and prosperity. Happy holidays!

    15 replies 23 retweets 153 likes
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  19. 22 Dec 2018

    Deeply disturbing and a painful video to watch. We must do deep introspection and have a real convo about what truly led this ref to make this decision and how an entire gym of people, many adults, allowed this to happen.

    New Jersey athletics organization asks for ref who forced wrestler to cut dreadlocks to be sidelined
    4 replies 5 retweets 25 likes
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  20. 22 Dec 2018

    Kudos to this woman led power team! Thank you for providing a strong platform and a voice for all Members of Congress, especially women of Color.

    🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
    10 replies 2 retweets 19 likes
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