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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit a broken bridge in Florida Saturday. Here’s why

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit a broken bridge in Florida Saturday. Here’s why By Bryan Lowry | Miami Herald House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will join South Florida Democrats Saturday in Delray Beach to promote President Joe Biden’s infrastructure law as the party seeks to highlight policy wins ahead of a difficult midterm election. Pelosi, D-Calif., will join South Florida…

Nancy Pelosi, in Delray, says Democrats delivered on infrastructure, won't lose House majority

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Nancy Pelosi, in Delray, says Democrats delivered on infrastructure, won't lose House majority By Gerard Albert III | Palm Beach Post DELRAY BEACH — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday that she isn't worried about the four incumbent Democrats leaving their Florida congressional seats when their terms end later this year. Or her party losing its majority in the U.S.…

Rep. Frankel Congratulates Verdenia Baker on National Recognition

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement congratulating Verdenia C. Baker, the Palm Beach County Administrator, for being selected as a Women Who Move the Nation honoree by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO). “Verdenia Baker is an incredible leader, a dedicated public servant, and a dear friend of…

Rep. Frankel Congratulates Dr. Alina Alonso on National Recognition

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement congratulating Dr. Alina Alonso, Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County Director, for being recognized as Florida’s honoree for USA TODAY’s Women of the Year. “I add my congratulations to Dr. Alonso for this well-deserved, national recognition,” said Rep. Frankel. “Her tireless,…

Rep. Frankel Statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Address to Congress, President Biden’s Response

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the U.S. Congress and President Biden’s announcement in response. In his address, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the overwhelming U.S. support for the Ukrainian people and asked for additional assistance in their fight…

Jewish Members Issue Statement Responding to Offensive Comments by Amnesty International USA's Executive Director

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Washington, D.C. - Today, in an act of unanimity, all 25 Jewish Democratic Members of Congress issued the following statement in response to reported comments made by Amnesty International USA’s executive director. The statement was issued jointly by Reps. Auchincloss, Bonamici, Cicilline, Cohen, Deutch, Frankel, Gottheimer, Jacobs, Levin (CA), Levin (MI), Lowenthal, Luria, Manning,…

Nuremberg Prosecutor, International Human Rights Champion Celebrates 102nd Birthday

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West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement wishing Ben Ferencz, the last living Nuremberg prosecutor and advocate for human rights across the globe, a happy 102nd birthday. Last year, Frankel introduced a bill to award Ferencz, a Palm Beach County resident, the Congressional Gold Medal, along with Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ted Deutch…

Frankel Announces Millions in Funding for Local Projects

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced funding for nine local community projects included in the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 spending bill. “I’m happy to report that several important local projects were included in this year’s budget, at my request,” said Rep. Frankel. “These programs range from improving local…

Reps. Frankel Votes for Funding Bills that Build a Better America

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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after voting for a collection of funding bills for FY 2022. “I am proud of this government funding legislation that delivers transformative federal investments that lower the cost of living for working families, create good-paying American jobs, and uplift our seniors and veterans,” said Rep.…

Women, Peace, and Security Caucus Co-Chairs Frankel, Waltz Statement on International Women’s Day

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Caucus Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Michael Waltz (FL-06) released the following statement recognizing International Women’s Day. “Increasing women’s participation in peace and security efforts is crucial to advancing gender equality and to broader international security,” said Rep.…