Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will speak at the Highland Gardens Community Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. The meeting will address housing issues in Broward County and begins at 11:00 AM. Highland Gardens is located at 331 NE 28th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064. DETAILS: Who: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings What: Highland Gardens Community Meeting When: Tuesday, August 18th at 11:30 AM Where: Highland Gardens Apartments 331 NE 48th Street Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Congressman Alcee...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement marking the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act into law: “For 80 years, Social Security has provided Americans with peace of mind. Hardworking men and women contribute to Social Security every paycheck, knowing that their earned benefits will be there for them when they need them. “Today, nearly 60 million Americans, including over 4.2 million Floridians, depend on the monthly retirement, survivor, and disa...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) announced that he will oppose the Iran deal when it comes before the House of Representatives for a vote. Hastings announced his decision in an op-ed published in the Palm Beach Post. A copy of the op-ed is included below: “When the House of Representatives reconvenes in September, one of our first priorities will be to address the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to curb Iran’s nuclear program. “After careful review, I have decided that I ca...
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When the House of Representatives reconvenes in September, one of our first priorities will be to address the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to curb Iran’s nuclear program. After careful review, I have decided that I cannot support this deal. The goal of the recently concluded negotiations was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The negotiators worked diligently, but in the end, the JCPOA allows Iran to remain a nuclear threshold state while simultaneously reaping the be...
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Upon seeing a pink ribbon, the average American will easily be reminded of the tragic toll taken by breast cancer and the critical need for supporting breast cancer research. The same can be said for blue ribbons and the fight against prostate cancer. Alzheimer’s also has a symbol, the purple ribbon, but when compared to cancer and other serious illnesses, the disease receives only a fraction of the research funding. As our population ages and the number of Americans afflicted by Alzheimer’s gro...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) will tour the Bosch Manufacturing Plant. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services and employs 330 associates in Fort Lauderdale. Hastings will visit the plant on August 11th at 10:00 AM. It is located at 601 N.W. 65th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL. DETAILS: Who: Congressman Alcee L. Hastings What: Visit and Tour of the Bosch Manufacturing Plant When: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 10:00 AM Where: Bosch Manufacturing Plant 601 N.W. 65t...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) was joined by Reps. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Patrick Murphy (D-FL), and Lois Frankel (D-FL) in sending a letter to Christina Daly, Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, expressing concern over mismanagement at the Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility (PBJCF), and urging her to suspend operations at the facility pending the outcome of the most recent investigation. (Please find a copy of the letter below and attached): August 7, 2015 C...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in conjunction with the National Black Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Convention being held August 5-8th in Hollywood, Florida: “Pollution is a problem that disproportionately affects minorities in our country. According to the NACCP Environmental and Climate Justice Program, 68 percent of African Americans live within 30 miles of a power plant. This means that black communities across the country are more vulnerable to exposur...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: “The Voting Rights Act stands as one of the most pivotal civil rights victories in our nation’s history. When the legislation was signed into law 50 years ago, it enshrined the principle of equality into our voting system. Regrettably, our country has slid backwards in the fight for voting rights. We mark today’s anniversary knowing that the struggles of the past...
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By Alcee Hastings, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act. With a stroke of his pen, long-entrenched policies that had prevented African-Americans and other racial minorities from casting their ballots were finally declared illegal nationwide. The law is arguably one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation in U.S. history, bringing to a close a century of political disenfranchisement. However, where millions...
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