Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and members of the Broward County Congressional Delegation sent the following letter to the Broward County Board of Commissioners marking the 100th Anniversary of Broward County, Florida. (Please see below and attached a copy of the letter.) September 25, 2015 Broward County Board of County Commissioners 115 S. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Dear Broward County Board of County Commissioners: We write to extend our most sincere congratulat...
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It is difficult for many of us to imagine having to choose between paying the rent on time or purchasing our sick child’s prescription medicine. But for many Americans who live paycheck to paycheck, circumstances like these are an all-too-familiar reality. For these individuals who are credit-constrained, payday loans provide a financial solution when emergencies or other unforeseen events arise. I know how important these loans can be: I myself relied on a short-term loan to establish my first ...
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) recently held its 45th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), which was a resounding success. Now, I believe, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will be faced with the challenge of pursuing the numerous important goals outlined during the conference: ensuring justice and opportunity for all Americans, protecting voting rights, and expanding access to education and health care. A lesser known priority, but one that is no less urgent, is the reautho...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) sent the following letter to President Obama urging him to establish a no-fly zone in Syria. This is the second letter Hastings has sent to the President calling for the establishment of a no-fly zone to protect Syria’s vulnerable civilians. (Please see below and attached a copy of the letter.) September 25, 2015 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Oba...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement after Pope Francis' address to Congress: “I was deeply honored to host Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami at Pope Francis’ historic address to Congress this morning. The Pope’s message was a marvelous inspiration that should cause us all to reflect on the values that make our country great: inclusiveness, equality, progress, and enterprise in support of our common home. “In Congress, partisanship has becom...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in recognition of National Voter Registration Day: “As we recognize National Voter Registration Day, let us not forget darker days in our nation’s history when women and minorities were discouraged, often under the threat of violence, from registering to vote and casting their ballots for representatives of their choosing. “The importance of encouraging participation in our democratic process cannot be overstated. Indeed, f...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement ahead of tonight’s meeting of the House Rules Committee to consider legislation that restricts women’s access to reproductive health care: “Tonight, the House Committee on Rules meets to consider legislation that would further restrict a woman’s ability to make her own health care decisions. It is outrageous that we are again considering partisan bills that impede access to much needed health services and attack a woman’s righ...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement marking the 14th anniversary of September 11, 2001: “Today, we honor the nearly 3,000 lives that were tragically lost on September 11, 2001. The victims of this cowardly attack remain in my thoughts and prayers, as do their families and loved ones. “On this day 14 years ago, we watched in horror as the scale of the attacks on our way of life became apparent. In one of our nation’s darkest hours, we came together, united in defianc...
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Today, Representative Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) introduced a joint resolution permitting the sitting President or his successors to use the armed forces of the United States, if necessary, to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. (Please find attached a copy of the resolution) “On July 14, 2015, a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) designed to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program is used solely for peaceful purposes was finalized. With history as our guide, any agreement with the Ira...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will participate in a rally and press conference with Fort Lauderdale airport workers, who are seeking to expand living wages to over 1,200 workers in Broward County. The event will take place today, September 1st at 12:30 PM at the Broward County Commission (115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 DETAILS WHO: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings WHAT: Rally and Press Conference w/ Fort Lauderdale Airport Workers WHEN: Tuesday, September 1st at 12:30 PM WH...
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