Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day: “Today I am delighted to mark the anniversary of the creation of the State of Israel, known as Yom Ha’atzmaut, a day on which we celebrate its establishment and growth, and recognize the fortitude of the Israeli people. “For 67 years, Israel has stood as a shining example of freedom and democracy in a region plagued by violence and oppression. Since President Harry S. Truman famously r...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) introduced a resolution recognizing America’s homeless veterans (Please find attached a copy of the resolution): “On any given night, nearly 50,000 veterans sleep in homeless shelters or on the streets. Furthermore, approximately 260,000 veterans use homeless shelters or other services during the course of a year. These courageous men and women have stood up in defense of our freedom, and we owe them more than our gratitude – we owe them our firm commi...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) introduced a resolution to establish June as “National Men’s Cancer Awareness Month.” (Please find attached a copy of the resolution): “One in two men will be diagnosed with cancer over the course of their lifetime, compared to one in three for their female counterparts. These cancers can often be prevented entirely or improved with early detection. Thus, I am introducing this resolution to establish June as Men’s Cancer Awareness Month. Its purpose is...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement in observance of Equal Pay Day, which marks the point at which the average women’s earnings finally equal those of their male counterparts from the previous year: “Today we mark yet another Equal Pay Day, a day designated to acknowledging that despite passage of the Equal Pay Act over five decades ago, equal pay for equal work still remains a major issue. “Although women make up almost 50 percent of the workforce, holding near...
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement in observance of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day: “Today marks the third annual commemoration of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day, a day designated to educating the public about the profound impact HIV and AIDS has on our nation’s young people, while also highlighting the work being done across the country to end this epidemic. “According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 40 percent of all new H...
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For Immediate Release Contact: Lale Morrison April 6, 2015 (202) 225-1313 **MEDIA ADVISORY** Hastings and Wasserman Schultz to Hold Community Safety Roundtable with Local Community Groups and Law Enforcement (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Following the recent unrest around the country between local communities and law enforcement, Congressman Alcee Hastings (FL-20) and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) will convene a Broward-area working group that includes members of the African American c...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) released the following statement on his recent residential home move to Delray Beach, FL: “I recently moved to Delray Beach. I feel that my new home is more centrally located to help me better serve my constituents, that I am truly honored to represent in Congress.” 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 of the Florida Delegation. ###
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Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement regarding Governor Mike Pence’s announcement that he will direct the Indiana legislature to issue a clarification to SB 101, a law that if permitted to go into effect as written will serve as a vehicle for discrimination based on sexual orientation: “SB 101, in its current form, poses a direct threat to the unity, tolerance and equality of not only the state of Indiana, but of the entire country. By permitting individuals a...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement on the tragic automobile accident involving a van of parishioners from the Independent Haitian Assembly of God in Fort Pierce, Florida: “I am deeply saddened by the deadly church van crash that took place in Glade County earlier today. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives and were injured. “I want to commend the rescue personnel and local authorities who responded to the crash for...
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Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) and Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ), Co-Chairmen of the Tunisia Caucus made the following statement in recognition of Tunisia National Day: “We congratulate the people of Tunisia on celebrating their 59th year of independence. As the first country to recognize Tunisia’s independence in 1956, it is only fitting that we highlight their contributions to democracy. As we have seen in recent days, this commitment to democracy will at times bring brutal attempt...
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