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  • Sunshine Economy: Congress Working With A New Speaker & Addressing Higher Seas
    Posted in In the News on November 18, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Protecting Our Environment

    The U.S. Congress is back in session with the Western death toll to international terrorism climbing. Last Friday night’s attacks in Paris were the deadliest in France since World War II and the second deadliest in modern Europe after the 2004 train bombing in Madrid. Representatives have returned to Capitol Hill after a week working in their districts hearing about local issues. They return with a new focus on national security and a new speaker of the House. Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan was ... Read more

  • Frankel Announces Federal Approval of Broward Beach Restoration
    Posted in Press Releases on November 5, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Protecting Our Environment, Growing Jobs and the Economy

    Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued their final approval of the agreement between Broward County and the Army Corps to restore a five-mile stretch of eroded shoreline. “Beaches are one of the lifelines of Broward County’s economy. This project will put sand back on the beach, protecting property values and keeping visitors returning to South Florida year after year,” Frankel said. The Army Corps’ approval is the result of a long proces... Read more

  • Frankel Urges Congress to Take Pope’s Message to Heart
    Posted in Press Releases on September 24, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Protecting Our Environment, Growing Jobs and the Economy

    Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement today in recognition of Pope Francis’ historic speech before a joint session of Congress. “Today, Congress and our nation heard from one of the world’s great humanitarians. The Pope’s timely, compassionate message of helping the vulnerable, protecting our planet, and giving opportunities to our youth transcends politics and religion.” Following the Pope’s address, Frankel hosted a roundtable discussion with her guests for the ev... Read more

  • Frankel Votes Against Pipeline
    Posted in Press Releases on January 9, 2015 | Preview rr
    Tags: Protecting Our Environment

    Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) issued the following statement after the House passed a bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. Frankel voted against the legislation. “There are better, less risky ways to deliver bigger paychecks to hardworking families. Along its route from Canada to Texas, a ruptured pipeline of tar sands could pollute drinking water and destroy ecosystems. To make matters worse, current law exempts TransCanada, the owner of the proposed pipeline, from paying into the Oil... Read more