South Raleigh News

Deborah Ross, a congresswoman currently representing North Carolina's 2nd District since 2021, shared her thoughts on several issues via her official social media account. Her posts cover a range of topics from commemorating influential figures to advocating for pet insurance and discussing budget cuts in health services. These posts reflect Ross's commitment to her constituents and broader national concerns.

In a post dated March 28, 2025, Ross paid tribute to Ambassador Hyde, calling her "a trailblazer who paved the path for generations of women in our state." Ross emphasized the importance of embodying Hyde's qualities, stating that "this month & every month, we must seek to emulate her grit and determination in the face of threats to women and girls everywhere." "Ambassador Hyde was a trailblazer who paved the path for generations of women in our state."

On the same day, March 28, 2025, Ross tweeted about her leadership in bipartisan legislation related to pet insurance. She highlighted the importance of pets in families, noting that "Pets aren't just animals — they're family." Ross worked alongside Representative Tenney to expand access to pet insurance for Americans, pointing out the necessity of protecting pets. "I led bipartisan legislation with @RepTenney to protect pets by expanding Americans' access to pet insurance."

A day later, on March 29, 2025, Congresswoman Ross addressed concerns regarding significant staff reductions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She pointed out the critical functions performed by HHS, which "approves life-saving drugs, conducts food inspections, and more," and warned that "cutting 10,000 employees will risk the health and wellbeing of communities across the country." "HHS approves life-saving drugs, conducts food inspections, and more."