The August District work period provides the perfect opportunity to visit with constituents and swing in local businesses and facilities. This week, I had the opportunity to visit the Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis facility in Angier, North Carolina. I received a brief tour and attended a round-table discussion on treatments for kidney disease in the U.S. We discussed legislation in Congress, H.R. 1130, which would open up funding for chronic kidney disease research. It was wonderful to speak directly to patients and hear how their treatment is going. The staff at the facility was fantastic! Click here to read more about my visit to the Angier Dialysis Center.
The other week I had the opportunity to interview with The Sanford Herald on my efforts to delay deactivation of the 440th Airlift Wing located at Pope Army Airfield. This misguided decision, stemming from the Air Force, will mean thousands of lost jobs and result in families moving away from our community – the impact on the local economy would be devastating. I have worked tirelessly with my colleagues in the House and Senate to prevent deactivation of this Wing, and we were pleased when the Air Force announced a one year delay.
I was honored to see the Editorial Board at The Sanford Herald write a positive review on my efforts to save this Wing. In their article, they detail why the community outside of Fayetteville should be concerned with the proposal for deactivation. I hope you’ll take a moment to read this piece here.
I am grateful for the continued opportunity to serve you. Please contact my offices if we can ever do anything to assist you.
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