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Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
Mr. Speaker, today is Wear Red Wednesday to Bring Back Our Girls. We have heard so many heartbreaking details of the death and destruction that Boko Haram has brought upon the people of Nigeria. I traveled to Nigeria last month, and I am…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart. I am deeply saddened by the death of former Miami-Dade County Police Director Robert Parker. I extend my sincerest sympathies to his family at this difficult time. Director Parker was a friend…
I ask unanimous consent that the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluations' research brief showing that increases in cost sharing can discourage low income individuals from accessing necessary medical care which can…
Retail store managers like Dawn Hughey, who was paid a salary of less than $35,000 a year, are sometimes forced to work as many as 90 hours a week.
I stand strong with the more than 150 House and Senate Democrats who sent a letter to President Obama this week to express our strong support of this overtime rule.
A salary and a title are no protections against oppressive overwork and never have been.
Chairman Walberg, I want to thank you again for holding this hearing and giving us an opportunity to discuss the Department of Labor's proposed overtime rule.
Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 443, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:
Mr. Speaker, today, we wear red to bring back our girls. This week, Boko Haram said it will free the Chibok girls in exchange for the extremist group's leaders. We who have raised our voices to shout ``bring back our girls'' knew that this…
Mr. Speaker, today we wear red to bring back our girls. Boko Haram has heeded ISIS' call for increased violence and a so- called Month of Disaster in a rapid string of egregious acts of violence. A brutal spate of bombings and shootings…
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