| One of the highlights of my week was attending a meeting of the Cape Fear Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). The Cape Fear Chapter is the oldest in North Carolina and they have been fostering fraternal relations among and protecting the rights and interests of retired, active, and former officers of the uniformed services since 1961. We discussed my most recent efforts to fight for the 440th Airlift Wing, including an amendment adopted into the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act. I was humbled to be named an honorary member of their Chapter, and I pledge my continued allegiance to the Cape Fear Chapter of the MOAA and its affiliates. Be sure to read this article to learn more about my time at this event.
Also this week, I discussed my recently-introduced legislation called Health Insurance Freedom Act, which is patient-centered policy prioritizing greater choice and flexibility in healthcare coverage for North Carolinians. My legislation allows for patients to choose the services they want included in their health insurance plans, in turn, lowering costs and permitting autonomy in lieu of red tape. As a nurse and congresswoman, I consider it my responsibility to make health insurance beneficial and accessible to each and every patient and eliminate the burdens and potholes of Obamacare.
The constituents of North Carolina’s Second District excel in a variety of fields, and this week I’d like to recognize three ambitious young citizens in particular. Congratulations to Emily Garcia, Rohan Sachdev, Andrew Bowen and Ashrita Vadlapatla for advancing to the semifinals of the National Spelling Bee! I would also like to congratulate Carl Colglazier for winning C-SPAN’s annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam, with his entry, “The People’s House”.
I’m so proud and honored to represent such intelligent and creative constituents.
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