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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement on Haiti's presidential and legislative elections:
"Under less than ideal circumstances, the citizens of Haiti on November 20 helped their nation take an important step toward governance. I applaud Haiti for achieving its goal to hold the election in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and congratulate Jovenel Moise, the apparent winner of the presidential contest. District 24 includes one of the nation's largest Haitian communities and I look forward to working with Haiti as it continues moving forward."
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson's Statement in Response to
the U.N.'s Apology for Haiti's 2010 Cholera Epidemic
Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Partners with Walgreens to
Provide Free Health Screenings and HIV Testing on World AIDS Day
MIAMI - Hundreds of people across Miami-Dade and Broward counties lined up to get free, confidential HIV/AIDS tests on World AIDS Day, a global health day observed annually on December 1. The multi-site testing event was hosted by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson, in partnership with Walgreens and several local health clinics.
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Bill Posey (R-FL), John Culberson (R-TX), Gene Green (D-TX), and Rod Blum (R-IA) to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a commemorative coin. (July 20, 2019 is the actual anniversary.)
Your Honors:
I am writing to express my deep concerns about the redistricting map known as CP-1. It is my humble hope that during your deliberations you will take into consideration the economic and psychological damage its implementation could have on congressional District 24.
Your Honors:
I am writing to humbly beseech the wisdom of the Florida Supreme Court concerning the redistricting of Florida's congressional districts and express the grave implications of the lower court's ruling of October 9, 2015. I harbor deep concerns regarding the redistricting process and the legal proceedings that have resulted.
Before the last census, District 24 was District 17, and classified in the 2010 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index as the "most suffering" congressional district in the nation in the category of life evaluation, or how people described their quality of life, and the third most miserable district overall. This annual survey also assesses healthy behavior, work environment, and access to health services.
"I am pleased to be participating in the White House Summit on Worker Voice today. President Obama should be commended for initiating a much-needed conversation with workers, employers, unions, advocates and others who are speaking up in their communities to ensure that hard-working Americans receive the benefits they deserve and that their labor rights are protected.
This weekend, President Obama announced proposals to strengthen the unemployment insurance (UI) system and create wage insurance programs-policies that stand to benefit millions of unemployed and underemployed Floridians.
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.