Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement marking the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina: “Hurricane Katrina remains the most destructive and costly hurricane in United States history, claiming more than 1,800 lives and causing over $125 billion in damages. For many, life has still not returned to normal since Katrina made its way across the gulf coast. For those who lost loved ones and friends, life will never return to normal. “As the floodwaters receded, the...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement today in support of the Government of Serbia’s progress in reforming its government, and urging Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić to continue to work to modernize the country’s laws: “I am pleased to acknowledge the recent progress made by the Government of Serbia and Prime Minister Aleksandar Vučić’s efforts to strengthen Serbia’s contribution to Balkan stability, including the significant agreement reached in four key areas with K...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement regarding the shooting in Franklin County, Virginia: “Yesterday, our nation was again shocked by a cowardly act of murder. The fact that this horrific crime was committed live on television, and focused on two bright young people makes it even harder to bear. My heart is broken for the families of Adam Ward and Alison Parker, and I grieve with the people of Virginia, and our entire nation, for their loss. “I also send my thoug...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement marking the 95th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which extended voting rights to women: “As we celebrate the 95th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed that no person in the United States be denied the right to vote on account of sex, we must also use this occasion to recognize the fact that much work still remains. “While women now constitute nearly half of the workforce and...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will host a meeting of the Everglades Caucus with the Miccosukee Tribe. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategies to address the water quality problems of the L-28 Canal System and high water levels. The meeting will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM, in the Auditorium of the Miccosukee Tribal Administration Building, located at US 41, Mile Marker 70, Miami, FL. Details: Who: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings What Everglades Caucus Meeting ...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will appear on To the Point with Michael Williams on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Hastings will discuss his views on the Iran deal and the 2016 Presidential Elections. To the Point with Michael Williams airs on WPTV 5 at 10:00 AM. Details: Who: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings What: Appearance on To the Point with Michael Williams When: Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM Where: WPTV Channel 5 Congressman Alcee L. Hastings serves as Senior Member of the House Ru...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on the passing of former Congressman and founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Louis Stokes: “Congressman Stokes was a true public servant, who for more than 30 years represented the people of Ohio in the halls of Congress. I was truly privileged to have known him as both a friend and colleague, and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. “Lou was a trailblazer. He was the first African American elected to Co...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Ryan White CARE Act: “In observance of the 25th anniversary of the Ryan White CARE Act, we remember the program’s courageous young namesake and 25 years of federally funded HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research programs. Ryan White was a young teen when he was infected with HIV after a blood transfusion he received to treat his hemophilia. Although Ryan passed away a few sh...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will appear on the Joyce Kaufman Show this Monday, August 17, 2015. Hastings will discuss his views on the Iran deal. The Joyce Kaufman Show airs on WFTL 850 AM at 12:00 PM. Details: Who: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings What: The Joyce Kaufman Show When: Monday, August 17th at 12:00 PM Where: WGCH 850 AM Congressman Alcee L. Hastings serves as Senior Member of the House Rules Committee, Ranking Democratic Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, and Co-Chairman ...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement after the passing of Dr. Julian Bond, co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and former Chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): “It is with extreme sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. Julian Bond. Julian was at the forefront of the civil rights movement in our country and stood as an unwavering force for justice. His courage in the face of racial intolerance undoub...
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