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Here’s the latest: As I mentioned yesterday, I’ll soon be voting against the Democrats’ $3 trillion, 1,800 page partisan wish list on the House floor later tonight.  If you work, you should be better off than if you don’t work.  This bill violates that basic principle in a major way.  And instead of working with Republicans on prudent… Read more »

The House is set to vote tomorrow on a Speaker Pelosi-authored bill for additional aid in further response to the challenges created by COVID-19.  Some of it is related to COVID-19; much of it is not.  The bill is 1,800 pages long and will cost upwards of $3 trillion.  Significantly, this is the first piece of COVID-19 legislation that has not had bi-partisan input.… Read more »

Here’s the latest:  As North Carolina moves to ease some COVID-19 restrictions which took effect yesterday at 5 p.m., the NC Department of Health and Human Services is asking people to remember these three things when at work or while in retail shops to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve: Wear a cloth face covering if you will be with other… Read more »

Here’s Wednesday’s update: Governor Cooper announced yesterday afternoon that he has signed an executive order that modifies North Carolina’s stay-at-home order and begins the transition to Phase 1 of easing COVID-19 restrictions.  The changes will go into effect this Friday at 5 p.m.  Specifically, the order means: No more distinction between… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Here’s the latest update from FEMA on the personal protective equipment delivered or en route to North Carolina as a result of the Trump Administration’s Project Airbridge program.   This equipment is literally saving lives among our first responders and health care providers on the front lines of the pandemic. … Read more »

Here’s the latest: The Small Business Administration has released a report with information on the second round of funding approved by Congress for the Paycheck Protection Program.  Since Round Two of PPP loan processing began on April 27, 2.2 million loans have been made to small businesses, surpassing the total number of all loans made in the first round of… Read more »

Here’s Sunday’s update:  As we begin a new week, here is the status of the COVID-19 outbreak in the counties that make up the 7thDistrict: Bladen County: 27 cases, 0 deaths Brunswick County: 44 cases, 2 deaths Columbus County: 166 cases, 10 deaths Duplin County: 115 cases, 1 death Johnston County: 164 cases, 14 deaths … Read more »

Here’s today’s update: Important information for veterans seeking access to needed medical care during the crisis: veterans may request telehealth services from the VA by sending a secure email message via MyHealtheVet or by calling their Primary Care team.  Telehealth treatment options include a standard telephone call as well as an app… Read more »

Dear Friend, Here’s Friday’s update: A COVID-19 outbreak has been identified by Johnston County health officials at Cambridge Place, a residential rehab center located in Smithfield. An outbreak in a congregate living setting is defined as two or more laboratory confirmed cases.  More info here. Governor Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human… Read more »

Here’s today’s update: A special alert for VA beneficiaries that do not file a tax return and have dependents that make them eligible for a larger CARES Act stimulus payment need to pay attention to this:  Payments will be issued soon.  In order for a veteran with dependents to get $500 per eligible child added to their… Read more »