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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Participates in Special Congressional Hearing in Miami-Dade County

Miami, FL, March 7, 2013
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) will be joined by the chairman of the Subcommittee on Governmental Operations, Congressman John Mica (FL-7), the president of Miami-Dade College, Dr. Eduardo Padron, and representatives of the General Services Admin

MIAMI – Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) will be joined by the chairman of the Subcommittee on Governmental Operations, Congressman John Mica (FL-7), the president of Miami-Dade College, Dr. Eduardo Padron, and representatives of the General Services Administration and Government Accountability Office on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Miami Dade College, to discuss ways to reduce government waste and inefficiency related to underused or vacant federal buildings. In particular, the hearing will focus on the David W. Dyer Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Miami-Dade County.

This Congressional hearing is the second in a series of hearings on problems in the management of federal property. While Congress rarely holds hearings outside of Washington, DC, highly-publicized issues related to the Dyer Federal Building made Miami-Dade County an appropriate location for the fact-finding session.Miami Dade College has been attempting to acquire the vacant courthouse since 2008.

“By ensuring the efficient use of federal buildings, we can save taxpayers money and create lasting economic engines for our communities,” said Congresswoman Wilson.

It’s my hope that this hearing will prompt such positive change right here in South Florida. Miami Dade College should be free to acquire the vacant Dyer Courthouse immediately. This action would be a win for taxpayers, the college, and our community.”

WHO: Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Congressman John Mica (R-FL), Miami
Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron, General Services Administration
Regional Commissioner John Smith and Government Accountability Office Director

Mark Goldstein

WHAT: Hearing on unused and vacant Federal Courthouses in Miami-Dade County

WHEN: Friday, March 8, 2013, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus Champman Conference Room, Building 3,
300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida

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U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson is a second-term Congresswoman from Florida representing parts of Northern Miami-Dade and Southeast Broward counties. A former state legislator and school principal, she is the founder of the 5000 Role Models for Excellence Project, a mentoring program for young males at risk of dropping out of school.