Durham Reporter

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee's recent social media posts highlight her stance on issues affecting federal union workers, her commitment to educational opportunities through internship programs, and her advocacy for the space program amidst proposed funding cuts. She emphasizes support for federal union workers, internship opportunities, and space exploration.

On March 28, 2025, Congresswoman Foushee expressed her support for federal union workers, opposing actions she describes as "union-busting." Foushee, expressing solidarity with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), stated, "We should be supporting those who care for veterans, protect us from public health emergencies, and more."

Later that day, Congresswoman Foushee announced the opening of applications for her Summer 2025 internship program in her offices located in Durham and Washington, D.C. According to her, the program offers hands-on experience in constituent services and the legislative process, improving research and writing skills for participating interns. More information can be found on her official page.

In another post from the same day, Foushee described her recent meeting with Bill Nye and the Planetary Society discussing space program advancements. She criticized former President Trump's proposed NASA funding cuts and vowed to continue advocating for space exploration as the Ranking Member of the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee.