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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement today in response to the release of 21 Chibok girls after being held in captivity for 912 days by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
"I was elated to learn today that Boko Haram has released 21 of the Chibok girls who have been living in captivity for more than 900 days. According to news reports, the International Red Cross and the government of Switzerland helped to negotiate their release. In addition, it is believed that no Boko Haram terrorists were exchanged as part of the deal, which also is good news.
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson held a press conference today to address the new Zika zone identified in Miami's Liberty City neighborhood. She was joined by Dr. Aileen Marty, professor of infectious diseases at Florida International University; State Senator Dwight Bullard (D-39); State Representative-Elect Roy Hardemon; local clergy; community leaders; union representatives; and other stakeholders.
MIAMI - Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, in conjunction with the Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit County Court Criminal Division, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, will host a driver's license reinstatement event this Friday, October 21, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.
(Miami, Florida) - A bipartisan congressional delegation comprised of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) will travel to Haiti on Saturday, October 29, 2016, and return to Miami on Sunday, October 30, 2016, on a commercial flight. The purpose of the trip is to examine hurricane relief efforts after Hurricane Matthew. The two lawmakers are scheduled to receive briefings by the U.S.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
2261 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Exhibit: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Briefing: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
For more information or to RSVP, please email kcrosby@usaid.gov
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
2261 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Exhibit: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Briefing: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
For more information or to RSVP, please email kcrosby@usaid.gov
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, joined by Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida), John Conyers (D-Michigan), Maxine Waters (D-California), Barbara Lee (D-California), and Yvette Clark (D-New York), on Wednesday, November 16, served as honorary co-hosts of a briefing on USAID-led efforts to help Haiti recover from the extensive damage wrought by Hurricane Matthew.
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on Haiti's upcoming presidential and legislative elections:
"I applaud Haiti's citizens for finding the strength to set their struggles aside and wish them the best as they pursue the Herculean task of conducting an election in the aftermath of the hurricane. The sooner a new government is in place, the quicker Haiti will be able to recover from the various natural disasters it has faced and begin to grow and thrive."
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the injunction placed on the Obama Administration's Overtime Regulation:
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson to Partner with Walgreens to Provide Free Health Screenings and HIV Testing on World AIDS Day
MIAMI - In observance of World AIDS Day, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) will partner with Walgreens and several health clinics throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties to offer free health screenings and HIV/AIDS testing on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Giveaways for individuals who are tested will be provided by Walgreens.