WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:

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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Need for Disaster Aid for Western NC

Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement:

"The people of Western North Carolina are relying on the federal government for support on the long road to full recovery. President Trump saw their needs himself during his visit in January.