Today was a very busy day. I began the day meeting with Secretary Gaskin of the DMVA. We talked about the DMVA’s purpose as well as his time working in NATO. Then we tried to attend the Health Committee, which was discussing an abortion bill. Sadly the committee was too full so we had to watch from the office. Then we went to a committee where there was a heated debate over concealed carry in churches. At the same time, the environment committee was supposed to accept Gov. Cooper’s nomination for the DEQ secretary. Instead, they denied it and the Democrats walked out. Then we attended President Pro Tempore Senator Berger’s press conference on why they denied it. They say she is unfit for the job and that they told the Governor yesterday after a Republican caucus that she wouldn’t have the votes. Then I helped Rep Morey and Rep Hunt (whose father was the governor) fold 800 envelopes to send to Rep. Morey’s constituents. Then I attend the Senate Judiciary committee where there was an hour-long debate over the abortion bill. This bill would basically mean that patients would have to tell their doctor why they need an abortion and if it is due to the child’s race or the child having down syndrome, then it will be denied. The bill passed with some heavy criticism from Senator Marcus. Then, i finished the day by folding more envelopes and discussed Hamilton with some L.A.s