Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia's 4th district in the U.S. Congress, shared her thoughts on various issues through a series of tweets on December 10, 2024. Her posts addressed topics ranging from the passing of a literary icon to pressing legislative matters.
In a tweet posted at 17:38 UTC, McClellan expressed her sorrow over the death of Nikki Giovanni, an influential poet and professor. She wrote: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of the legendary Nikki Giovanni. Growing up as a Black girl in the South, I saw myself reflected in her poetry. As a distinguished professor at Virginia Tech, her impact on our Commonwealth and the world will never be forgotten."
Later that day, at 20:38 UTC, McClellan turned her attention to legislative concerns with an impending government shutdown looming. She tweeted: "We have 10 days to pass a CR and avoid a government shutdown. Then, Congress must get to work passing full appropriations bills. I joined @jmathieureports on @BloombergTV’s 'Balance of Power' to discuss why serial CRs harm military readiness." This highlights her participation in discussions regarding continuing resolutions (CRs) and their effects on military preparedness.
Immediately following this post was another tweet directing followers to view her full interview online: "See my full interview at https://t.co/0atfhPbL3P."
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