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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Saturday August 10, 2024 ( 3 items )  

House Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From National Cotton Council Producer Director Dunlow
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by David Dunlow, producer director with the National Cotton Council and chairman of the American Cotton Producers, from a July 23, 2024, hearing entitled "Financial Conditions in Farm Country": * * * My name is David Dunlow, and I am a farmer from Gaston, North Carolina. I currently serve as a Producer Director with the National Cotton Council (NCC) and as Chairman of the American Cotton Producers (ACP). I   more

Rep. Nickel Announces $244,906 Federal Grant for Marbles Kids Museum to Promote Career Exploration Through Play
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2024: Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced that The Marbles Kids Museum has been awarded a $244,906 Museums for America grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This funding will support the design and installation of a new immersive exhibit, "Futuropolis," dedicated to engaging children in career exploration through hands-on play. "The Marbles Kids Museum   more

Tillis Statement on Lee Robert's Election as Chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Thom Tillis released the following statement on the UNC System Board of Governors approval of Interim Chancellor Lee Roberts to serve as the 13th Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: "Lee Roberts is a phenomenal choice for chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill. He has already proven remarkable leadership and integrity during his tenure as interim chancellor, and I am ex  more