While much of the country wondered if Donald Trump would sign the government funding, or border wall bill, Florida used Valentine’s Day to recall the horrors of one year ago in Parkland. Many in the delegation and others throughout the state remembered the 17 students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Lawmakers issued statements remembering the events of those who lost their lives... Read more »
There’s good news in Washington despite the growing partisan fight over President Trump’s foolish declaration of a national emergency to build an $8 billion border wall: Democratic Party leaders are solidly backing Trump’s decision to oust Venezuela’s fraudulently elected dictator Nicolás Maduro. As difficult as it is to support anything coming from Trump, one of the most untruthful and divisive U... Read more »
Hay buenas noticias en Washington a pesar de la creciente lucha partidista sobre la disparatada decisión del presidente Trump de declarar una emergencia nacional para construir un muro fronterizo de $8,000 millones: los líderes del Partido Demócrata están respaldando sólidamente la decisión de Trump de derrocar al gobernante ilegítimo de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. Aunque a los demócratas les resul... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Donna Shalala (FL-27) released the following statement on the anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting: “One year ago today, the community of Parkland experienced a nightmare that will never be forgotten. But the Parkland community, South Florida, and the rest of the country stand united today as we push forward to create a safer environment ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Donna Shalala (FL-27) released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement to declare a national emergency at the Southern border: “I am deeply troubled that the President chose to abuse his executive authority to fulfill a political promise. Government data clearly shows that border crossings have been declining for years, and to declare a nati... Read more »
Today, Representative Donna Shalala (FL-27) released the following statement on the bipartisan funding agreement that the Senate and House sent to President Trump to be signed into law and to avoid another government shutdown: “As the Legislative Branch, Congress has two important roles – write legislation to be signed into law by the President of the United States and fund the government. By pass... Read more »
Freshman Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing swift backlash over her comments suggesting that bi-partisan support for Israel is motivated by money. Omar has been a vocal critic of the Israeli government and its treatment of Palestinians. She also supported the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, or BDS movement, which promotes boycotts against the state of Israel. T... Read more »
El Embajador de Venezuela en Estados Unidos, Carlos Vecchio, sostuvo este miércoles reunión con la Presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi, a quien reafirmó “la necesidad del esfuerzo bipartidista para incrementar la presión contra el régimen usurpador y lograr el pronto ingreso de la ayuda humanitaria para detener el sufrimiento que la dictadura est... Read more »
Two freshmen representing Florida in the U.S. House are looking to change the federal shutdown process. This week, U.S. Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., introduced the “Deadline Enforcement Act” which is his first proposal in Congress. Spano showcased the bill on Thursday. “The bill if enacted, would prevent all future government shutdowns by authorizing Continuing Resolutions (CR’s) until annual funding ... Read more »
Los representantes de los EE. UU., Donna Shalala (D-FL-27), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) y Anthony Brown (D-MD-04) lideraron e introdujeron la legislación que ayudaría a prevenir futuros cierres de gobierno y protección, además de prevenir que los trabajadores federales sean utilizados como herramientas de negociación política. Durante lapsos en la financiación del gobierno, la Ley Stop Stupidity ... Read more »
