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Proudly representing the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Eastern North Carolina
Joined March 2009

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  1. In case you don't receive my monthly e-newsletter, here is a look at some of my recent work for Eastern North Carolina.

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  2. May officially marks Military Appreciation Month. Please join me in honoring the men and women, both past and present, who have selflessly served our nation. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to this great nation!

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  3. (2/2) 1st Place: Taylor Pinney “Abandoned Beauty” 2nd Place: Ava Haddad “Anelisa” 3rd Place: Ian Brown “The Soaring Organ Loft of Beverly Minister” Honorable Mention: Saba Ahmed “KalEYEdoscope” Honorable Mention: Shay Smithwick “Alex”

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  4. (1/2) I want to thank every single student who participated in the - I'm still truly blown away by all the artwork I saw. A special congratulations to the top 5 placing students, as follows:

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  5. It was a joy to visit yesterday and read one of my favorite books to the students, "House Mouse, Senate Mouse," to help explain how a bill becomes a law. Thank you to these excited, curious future leaders for their bright conversation.

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  6. May 3

    Today on , my biggest concern is that America needs to come back to the word of God. Today we reaffirm the important role that prayer has in this country. Not just today, but every day I will pray for our men & women in uniform & the future of this country.

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  7. Retweeted
    May 2

    . touring 3rd Street Education Center in Greenville

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  8. Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation to , and its medical staff, for its 75 years of service to our military and surrounding citizens.

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    Apr 30

    HAPPENING NOW: MCIEAST Deputy Commander, Col. Michael Scalise, along with Jay Jensen, , Gordon Myers, , , and Leo Miranda, , plant longleaf pine seedlings as part of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Recovery and Sustainment Program

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  10. Congratulations to Kaila Smith, Katie Beth Lupton, Olivia Parker, Michelle Sheaffer, Chetina Cloud and Matt McGarry of for being spotlighted as hardworking teachers by . Thank you for molding the minds of our future leaders.

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  11. Eastern North Carolina: Pack your umbrellas and do not drive your cars through heavily flooded areas.

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  12. High school students in the 3rd district have until Thursday to submit an original piece of artwork for the Congressional Art Competition. I look forward to seeing all your tremendous talent! More:

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  13. Happy 110th Birthday to the ! Since 1908, they have served valiantly in every major conflict and continue to do so. On behalf of a grateful nation, I thank all those who have served.

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  14. Today we welcome a new vessel to the USCG fleet patrolling the NC coastline. The CG Cutter Richard Snyder will be the first Fast Responder Cutter in NC & brings advanced capabilities to keep our coastline safe. Thank you for all that you do !

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  15. I enjoyed meeting with the and on Wednesday to discuss federal issues impacting our nation's firefighters and first responders. Thank you for continuing to protect our communities day in and day out.

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  16. Retweeted
    Apr 18

    3/ has also asked two House committees for an investigation into veterans organizations that "take advantage of the men and women who have served our great nation and their families." He cited our initial investigation (below) in his letter.

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  17. This week an anonymous Critical Skills Operator from 3rd Marine Raider Battalion was awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions while responding to a terrorist attack in Mali in 2015. Although we will likely never know your name, thank you!

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  18. It was truly an honor to meet Joshua Frawley, the 2018 recipient of the Marine Corps Military Child of the Year Award & his family Daniel, Susan & Amber. Thank you to the Frawley family for your service to this nation & to Joshua on this incredible accomplishment.

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  19. (3/3) The problems on Capitol Hill are many. Returning to pork barrel spending would make them all worse.

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  20. (2/3) That's why I was proud this month to join my colleagues & in sending a letter to House leadership, stating our opposition to earmarks. I also also cosponsored H.R. 5369, the Earmark Elimination Act.

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