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Rep. Alma Adams holds town hall in Charlotte, responds to concerns over federal budget cuts and health care

Queen City News · March 7, 2025

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Democratic Congresswoman Alma Adams heard from Charlotte constituents Thursday night in her first town hall since the second Trump administration began.

Adams addressed concerns about cuts to federal agencies and potential slashes to health care benefits.

“What can our federal workers do in place of these firings?” one attendee asked.

“This budget is proposing major cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. What can people do to fight back?” another questioned on Thursday night.

“Our most asked question is can you talk more about the future of the Department of Education,” Democratic Congresswoman Alma Adams said.

Charlotte voters had several questions for Adams Thursday night during her first town hall of the year. Constituents looked for answers as the Trump administration works to reduce the size of the government.

“I can tell you that members of my party, we’re going to be pushing back. Even though Republicans have the majority in the House, it’s very slim. So if…