| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday August 21, 2024 ( 3 items ) |
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Rep. Foushee Urges DHS To Expand Nursing Student Work Authorizations Through STEM Optional Practical Training Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024:
Today, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security urging the department to include nursing as a part of the STEM optional practical training (OPT) extension to expand pathways to work authorizations for nursing students and ensure proper staffing for hospitals across the nation.
"By including nursing in STEM OPT, hospital c
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Rep. Jeff Jackson Introduces Bipartisan No Gratuities for Governing Act to Close State and Local Corruption 'Tip' Loophole
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jeff Jackson introduced the bipartisan No Gratuities for Governing Act to close a loophole in federal law, allowing state and local officials to take gratuities after official actions. Congressman Jackson was joined by Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) in introducing the bill.
The Supreme Court decision in Snyder v. United States stated that there was no federal law prohibiting state and local officials
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Rep. Murphy Issues Statement on Beach Erosion Threat to Homeowners
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2024:
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Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the viral video of a home being swept away in Rodanthe, NC over the weekend:
"Homeowners should not be forced to wait for their home to be swept away before the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is implemented," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "We've seen so many beach properties destroyed in t
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