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Today we commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an American hero whose voice, vision, and legacy of leadership continue to influence the course of American history. Dr. King on occasion sacrificed his freedom and ultimately his life to ensure that all Americans are treated equally, and given the opportunity to participate fully in society and realize their dreams.
DOL to Grant $5 Million to Make Workforce Development Services Available to Incarcerated Individuals
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a funding opportunity that would enable incarcerated individuals to access the services and supports they need to secure jobs upon their release.
Rep. Wilson Urges Colleagues to Support a Working Families Agenda That Would Boost Wages and Combat Income Inequality
Washington, DC – Today, the Brookings Institution released a paper that ranks Miami, Florida, among the top ten U.S. cities with the highest levels of income inequality.
Six years ago, Haiti was literally rocked to its core by an earthquake that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, displaced more than one million people and destroyed much of the nation’s capital. The courage the Haitian people have displayed in the face of this and other adversities is truly admirable, but many obstacles remain on the path to recovery.
The lawmaker also urged Congress to pass a Working Families Agenda
Washington, D.C. -- At a December 9 Subcommittee on Workforce Protections hearing on how Department of Labor regulations impact workers and employers, Ranking Member Frederica S.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement after President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed landmark legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as No Child Left Behind. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes an amendment from Congresswoman Frederica S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- To say that I am deeply disappointed by the Florida Supreme Court’s decision to approve the redistricting map drawn by the Fair Districts Coalition is a gross understatement.
As a lifelong Episcopalian, I am filled with pride over the installation of Bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church. His historic election comes at a challenging time in history for both the nation and the church.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today the House-Senate conference committee successfully reached agreement on a policy framework to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). During the conference meeting, Congresswoman Frederica S.