On Tuesday’s show, Ed gives commentary on Republicans wanting to go to war over terror attacks, but they don’t want to think about addressing gun violence in America. We are joined by Con. John Garamendi, D-CA, to discuss whether an invasion of Syria to face ISIS would be the right move. We are also joined by Col. Jack Jacobs, MSNBC Military analyst, to discuss the strategy for… Read more »
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel said she is fighting to pass a bill that would change a 107-year-old federal law that bans the sale of foreign-flagged yachts to U.S. citizens while in U.S. waters.
"It's an outdated law," Frankel said.
Frankel said it discourages foreign ship owners from selling ships in the state, especially in south Florida.
"There's about 300 yachts… Read more »
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… Read more »
Nothing papers over political differences quicker than money. Dollars are not red or blue, but green.
So when outspoken liberal Democrat U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel strolled into a recent Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce cocktail reception to talk about a big check she delivered to South Florida, even conservative Republicans greeted her like a star. Business folks pushed partisan… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan budget deal. The bill passed the House of Representatives 266-167.
“Congress took time out from its abusive Benghazi hearings and assault on Planned Parenthood to do the real business of our country. This bipartisan deal boosts jobs, protects seniors from rising Medicare costs, and… Read more »
The three local Jewish Congressional representatives have been very public in their support of Israel this past week.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — passed a resolution blaming Israel for the recent violence in Israel and for violating the "status quo" of Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
The "status… Read more »
Yesterday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure took up the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, during which committee member Rep. Lois Frankel of South Florida championed directing more funds to local metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).
“As a former Mayor, I know well that when there is a pothole, a closed road, or broken… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) voted against Republicans’ latest attempt to punish Planned Parenthood, one of the premier healthcare organizations in our nation, only because it provides an array of services – including legal abortions.
“This Chamber’s latest fiasco would leave millions of women with no place to go for basic, preventative healthcare services,” said Rep. Frankel on… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL) joined her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Sandy Levin (D-MI), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Susan Davis (D-CA), Steve Israel (D-NY), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), John Yarmuth (D-KY), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Jared Polis (D-CO),… Read more »
Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the latest violence in Israel.
"I am very troubled by this latest wave of Palestinian violence against Israelis. No one should have to fear that their child might be stabbed while riding a bicycle down the street, or that their parents will be the next victims of a terrorist drive-by shooting. I urge President Abbas and… Read more »
