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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 1h

This week, I met with the Ministerial Alliance of Durham who all expressed their concerns about the local impacts of our nation's ongoing health care crisis.

Local organizations and places of worship are too often expected to pick up the slack for our government—I'm fighting to help fix that.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 3h

Federal workers shouldn't pay the price for a government shutdown, instead Republicans are using them as pawns in their political games.

It also concerns me that Trump can't seem to remember that he signed the law which guarantees backpay for furloughed federal workers.

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

A new White House memo says that furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to back pay.

This is clearly against the law, which guarantees furloughed federal employees back pay for the duration of a government shutdown.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 4h

Domestic violence impacts millions of people every year. Please remember that it is never too late to ask for help.

If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 1d

The GOP won't swear-in Adelita Grijalva, leaving AZ-07 without a federal representative during a government shutdown.

She will also be the 218th and final signature to force a vote to release the Epstein files—I'm sure that's just a coincidence, right?

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What to Know About Adelita Grijalva and Her Stalled Swearing-In to Congress

Speaker Mike Johnson is blaming the shutdown. Others think it may have to do with the Epstein files.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 1d

Our government has shut down, but Speaker Johnson refuses to call the House in session and Donald Trump is out golfing.

Enough is enough—Democrats stand ready to work in a bipartisan manner to deliver for the American people while House Republicans are taking a paid vacation.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 1d

Today marks 2 years since Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel which claimed thousands of innocent lives.

More than ever, a ceasefire is needed to ensure safe return of the remaining hostages, proper delivery of humanitarian aid to families in Gaza, and lasting peace in the region.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 5d

You don’t have to go far to see how important ACA tax credits are for North Carolinians—here’s a snapshot of what my constituents are telling me right here on social media.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 5d

I joined CBS 17 earlier this week to discuss the Republican shutdown.

Let me be clear: @housedemocrats.bsky.social are resolute and won't stop fighting to protect healthcare for Americans across the country.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 5d

I am outraged by the news of ICE raids in Chicago that indiscriminately targeted people of color, including unnecessary harm to American citizens and children.

These inhumane and unlawful attacks on our communities are abhorrent and cannot be tolerated.

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Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'

The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.

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Representative Deborah Ross @ross.house.gov · 6d

No one should see their health insurance premium double overnight.

I'm working to restore Medicaid and health insurance funding that Republicans cut and oppose. Everyone should be able access to the healthcare they deserve.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 6d

REMINDER: Trump and Republicans are fighting for record cuts to healthcare to fund his Big, Ugly Billionaire Tax Break.

There’s nothing ‘clean’ about over 56,000 people in my district seeing their healthcare coasts soar.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 6d

Source: www.kff.org/uninsured/ho...

How Will the 2025 Reconciliation Law Affect the Uninsured Rate in Each State? | KFF

This analysis apportions the increase in the number of uninsured across the 50 states and DC. CBO estimates that the reconciliation law will increase the number of uninsured by 10M in 2034 and rise to...

www.kff.org

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 6d

Let’s be clear: undocumented immigrants aren't covered by the ACA or Medicaid—period.

We want to protect American’s healthcare after Republicans voted to strip over 10 million people of their healthcare in the Big, Ugly Bill.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 6d

Republicans are putting the healthcare of millions of Americans at risk.

This shutdown isn’t about politics. It’s about seniors being able to pay for their prescriptions, parents being able to take their kids to the doctor, and helping small businesses thrive.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 6d

Wishing all those observing in #NC04 and across the world a meaningful Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatima Tovah!

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 6d

J.D. Vance thinks whether Americans can go to the hospital or not is a ‘policy disagreement’.

Shameful.

jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 8d

via @acyn.bsky.social

Vance: You don't use your policy disagreements as leverage to not have essential services of government actually function

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 7d

I have asked the U.S. House to withhold my pay during this government shutdown.

Federal workers across the nation will suffer from this shutdown forced by the President and the GOP's Congressional majorities—and if they can't get paid, neither should members of Congress.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 7d

During this government shutdown, don’t forget that my office is still here to help. #NC04 residents should visit Foushee.house.gov or call 919-967-7924 for assistance.

For information on how federal services and agencies will be impacted, visit: foushee.house.gov/shutdown

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 7d

This morning, the GOP shut down the government in an attempt to force record cuts to federal healthcare programs.

Alongside @housedemocrats.bsky.social, I am ready to work across the aisle, but Republicans would rather hurt American families than back off these harmful cuts.

My statement:

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 8d

The government shuts down at midnight.

House Democrats are in DC fighting to keep it open and lower health care costs, but Republicans refuse to even show up to negotiate.

They would rather shut down the government than address the health care crisis they have inflicted on the American people.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 8d

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Reps. Foushee, Beyer, Frost Introduce Legislation to Expand Critical Research on Gun Safety and Prevention | U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Valerie Foushee

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 8d

Gun violence is a public health crisis.

Today, I introduced the National Gun Violence Research Act with @beyer.house.gov and @frost.house.gov to fund research, expand training, and improve federal coordination to turn data into lifesaving policies and solutions.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 8d

As we mark the end of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please know that you are not alone and that help is always available.

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for support 24/7.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 9d

I’m heartbroken over the horrific act of violence at a Michigan church & the mass shooting in Southport, NC this weekend. My heart is with the victims, their families & communities.

Americans deserve to feel safe. Congress must pass gun reforms that will save lives & make our communities safer.

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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 14d

Government funding runs out on September 30.

Democrats are ready to negotiate to keep the government open and lower costs, but Republicans canceled votes and Trump walked away from bipartisan talks.

If the government shuts down, Trump and Republicans have only themselves to blame.

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