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Mikie Sherrill addresses Lunar New Year greetings and federal worker concerns

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U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill Representing the 11th District of New Jersey | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill Representing the 11th District of New Jersey | Official U.S. House headshot

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 11th district since 2019, recently shared several statements on social media addressing both celebratory and critical issues. Her posts reflect a focus on community engagement and public safety concerns.

On January 29, Rep. Sherrill extended her best wishes to those celebrating the Lunar New Year across New Jersey. In her message, she expressed hope that "the Year of the Snake brings good health and happiness to all."

On January 31, Rep. Sherrill addressed a significant concern regarding federal workers' job security and its impact on national safety. She criticized the administration's suggestion for critical federal workers to resign by stating that it "makes us less safe." Additionally, she offered condolences to those affected by a recent aviation tragedy.

In another post from January 31, Rep. Sherrill highlighted her commitment to monitoring an ongoing investigation as part of her duties on the House Armed Services Committee. She emphasized the importance of agencies like the FAA and NTSB in maintaining public safety despite current staffing shortages: "Agencies like the FAA and NTSB are critical to public safety and are already facing staffing shortages."

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