Congratulations to the three Cape Hatteras Secondary School students for finishing as state finalists for their DECA club marketing project.

Keep up the hard work and best of luck in the competition in California!

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I had the pleasure of meeting with leaders of North Carolina’s PNC banks to discuss their efforts to support the growth of our communities.

Thank you for promoting economic development that supports businesses and individuals across Eastern North Carolina.

I'm proud to have introduced a bill that broadens access to telehealth services in rural communities. During the pandemic, we saw the success and importance of these services, and they should remain accessible to Americans.

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Air and Marine Operations vigorously combat transnational criminal organizations from smuggling deadly drugs into our communities. We depend on them to keep us safe.

I voted to authorize the extension of customs territorial waters from 12 miles to 24 miles:

It was great to meet with folks from the NC Fire Service today. I am committed to ensuring our fire departments have the necessary resources to do their critical jobs while staying safe.

Thank you for your swift response to protect our communities.

I’m deeply saddened to hear the tragic news out of Charlotte that a law enforcement officer has been killed in the line of duty and multiple others were shot.

I pray this crisis be ended swiftly, for healing and for the family of the fallen U.S. Marshal.
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While I fully recognize the importance of free speech in our democracy, calling for the genocide of the Jewish community unquestionably crosses the line.

Promoting violence and issuing threats against an entire people is abhorrent, and those who do must be held responsible.

President Biden’s student loan bailout is a slap in the face to hard-working Americans, especially those who worked to pay off their debts. Another ‘vote buying scheme’ to win reelection.
 
His 'plan' incentivizes colleges to continue programs not related to education and…

Congratulations to Jared Phelps for being named Jacksonville’s next police chief. We cannot wait to welcome you into the community. Thank you for your dedication to public safety and I will be rooting for your success.
 
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Excellent article by Dr Stanley Goldfarb Do No Harm pushing back on the Woke Agenda being promulgated in Medical Schools wsj.com/articles/weve-…

Congratulations to Mary Barber on receiving the Monsignor Gerald Lawrence Lewis Award for Excellence in Teaching for 2023-24.
 
Thank you for your 20 years of commitment to making a difference in the lives of your students.
 
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Last week, I questioned US Trade Ambassador Tai about her plan to address the harmful effects of illegal fishing and unfair trade practices on our fishermen.

We must focus on strengthening our domestic fishing industry instead of relying on our adversary to dominate the market.

It was a pleasure to visit the Marshallberg Farm, in Carteret County, to take a look at their incredible aquaculture operation. The sturgeon farm is the only one in North Carolina. American consumption of sturgeon caviar is only 5% domestically. Over 90% comes from China. We need…

We have worked with the many government agencies to get the dredging done out at Harker’s Island. It was good to see these projects moving forward. I had a wonderful time checking out the dredging project off of Harker’s Island from Back Sound to Lookout Bight.

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I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. I pray for peace and strength, for his family and friends, during this difficult time.

Thank you to the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center for inviting my office to attend the ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the renovation project!

The state-of-the-art facility is incredible and will be a hotspot for anglers for years to come.

For those who are upset with the EDUCATE ACT, here is a perfect example of why we must get Progressive Politics out medicine. The leaders of medicine must condemn this type of activity. freebeacon.com/campus/pedagog…

I am proud to represent the hard working folks in Eastern North Carolina who are the backbone of the powerful American economy.

Thank you to Cummins for giving me a tour of your facility and sharing how Congress can help ease the challenges facing the industry.

Today we observe the 4th annual Wounded Heroes Day, which honors our brave service members who have been wounded in combat.

In 2021, the NC State House and Senate passed a bill recognizing Wounded Heroes Day in honor of Sgt. Michael Verardo.