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NC's First District
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We honor the service of all the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our freedom.
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Veterans Day is a reminder of why we should take care of every veteran and their families affected by contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune.
For 251 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated dedication, discipline, and excellence in service to our nation. Here in eastern NC, we are proud to call MCAS Cherry Point home to generations of Marines and their families.
Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fi!
Americans with disabilities are performing essential jobs that help keep our military installations running.
It's an honor to receive the AbilityOne Congressional Champion Award for supporting their vital work in eastern North Carolina.
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Many working families in eastern North Carolina are struggling to find affordable and reliable child care. No parent should be forced to make a choice between earning a paycheck or providing quality care for their child. I have co-sponsored two bipartisan bills to help address this issue.
▪️H.R. 5363, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, prioritizes federal support to improve and expand child care options in rural communities.
▪️H.R. 1827, the Child Care Availability and Affordability Act, expands child care tax benefits to help working families afford care and encourage employers to provide more options.
Friday in the First
Alexander Zipko is a student at Northern Nash High School in Rocky Mount, NC. He was asked to volunteer 10 hours for Project Built for Honor, but ended up volunteering over 50 hours of his time to honor our veterans.
Alexander volunteered with Project Build for Honor to help restore VFW Post 2057. Alexander, along with Ride of Honor and other volunteers from the community, worked to restore the VFW Post so our veterans would have a place to continue to use as their own.
Alexander Zipko is a great example for his fellow students at Northern Nash High School and other young people in eastern North Carolina. Thank you for your time and efforts to honor our veterans. I look forward to watching you in the years to come.
#FridaySpotlight
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Downtown Wilson is growing and bringing more opportunities to the community.
We are so excited for the new Home2 Suites by Hilton, overlooking the Wilson Warbirds’ baseball field. It is another great option for travelers coming to Wilson for a baseball game, shopping at local businesses, dining at restaurants, and exploring all that Wilson has to offer. It's official! The first guests have checked in and are spending the night.
The launch of the North Carolina Maritime Manufacturing Initiative at Elizabeth City State University included a powerful listening session and a very packed house of educators, workforce representatives, the U.S. Coast Guard, and leaders of many industries looking to grow shipbuilding and other defense manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, and prepare more North Carolinians for careers in these important fields.
Thanks to Chancellor Hargrove and everyone else who shared their thoughts, experiences, and commitments. Northeastern NC has a rich maritime history and an even better future ahead.
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Happy Election Day, eastern North Carolina! 🇺🇸
For more information and to find your polling place:
ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-person…
Strong rural health care, fair treatment for hard-working people, and a secure future for eastern North Carolina are what we must work together to make a priority.
We’re putting our hard-working families first. I’m glad to co-sponsor the following bills:
▪️ H.R. 4277, the Rural Emergency Hospital Financial Stability Act, would improve Medicaid reimbursements to help rural emergency hospitals keep their doors open.
▪️ H.R. 6295, the Working for Tips Tax Relief Act, would exclude qualifying tips from federal income tax and direct the U.S. Department of the Treasury to study making that relief permanent.
▪️ H.R. 9187, Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026, would address Social Security's long-term solvency by creating a bipartisan, independent commission.
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Congratulations to Christopher Hicks, an agriculture teacher at Eastern Wayne High School for being named the 2027 North Carolina Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year!
If we cannot get more young people interested in agriculture, who is going to grow the food that ends up on our tables?
Christopher is helping answer that question by getting students interested in farming and teaching them the skills they need to make a living in agriculture. I appreciate the work he is doing for our young people and the future of farming in eastern North Carolina.
ednc.org/11-2-2026-wayne-cou…
Behind every headstone is a story about sacrifice and an American hero who answered the call to serve.
I am honored to announce $2,613,394 to support the expansion of the Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. The investment through the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program will help to expand the cemetery, allowing more space for veterans to be laid to rest closer to home.
Our veterans should be able to receive the final honor they so rightfully earned close to home. They stood for America. We must always stand for them.
Our future will be built on the strength of our communities, good-paying jobs, and the people of eastern North Carolina working hard to move our region forward.
From opening Elizabeth City State University's new Currituck Flight Training Center to visiting the Port of Morehead City, our focus is on building new opportunities for our economy, our military, and our coastal communities.
Happy Halloween, eastern NC from Conetoe! 🎃
It's special to see a community come together for trick-or-treating.
