Frederica Wilson
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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.
Feb 25, 2013
I hope we will not let sequestration delay and derail these essential investments.
Feb 13, 2013
I applaud the state and local education leaders who have embraced digital learning policies, and hope more states and school districts will pursue these education options in the near future.
Feb 6, 2013
Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 35, had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Schrader The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman…
Feb 5, 2013
Mr. Speaker, ``gender-based violence''--a phrase the world has coined to speak internationally about violence, abuse, rape, assault, and disrespect of women. Women like our mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends, and most…
Feb 4, 2013
Again, my largest school district is going to lose two Head Start programs if the domestic discretionary cuts go into effect.
Dec 31, 2012
Today is New Year's Eve. While we debate going over the fiscal cliff at midnight, there are people somewhere in America planning to shoot their guns in celebration at midnight. Put down those guns. Millions of people have died or been…
Sep 12, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Congressman Jerry Costello, my colleague on the Science, Space and Technology Committee, who is retiring at the end of this Congress after 24 years of service to Illinois' 12th Congressional district…
Aug 2, 2012
Mr. Speaker, Obama cares, and you should, too. ObamaCare provides access to much-needed contraceptives for women. First of all, it's my body, not yours. I alone bear the burden, pain, and joy that it brings. Please stop trying to regulate…
Jul 10, 2012
Mr. Speaker, ``ObamaCare'' was coined by the Republicans to mock the wonderful Affordable Care Act passed by Congress in 2010 and signed into law by President Obama. The recent Supreme Court decision proves that ObamaCare was the perfect…
Jun 27, 2012
Madam Speaker, today I rise to draw attention to the fact that there are only 4 days left until Federal student loan interest rates double. On July 1, the interest rate for 7 million students could rise to 6.8 percent. Failure to act and…
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