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Lois Frankel

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Lois Jane Frankel is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 21st congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and economic equality during her time in office. Frankel previously served as the Mayor of West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2011, where she worked on initiatives to improve the city's economy and infrastructure.

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Mar 12, 2019

I would hope your position would no government should be able to force a woman to have a child.

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Mar 7, 2019

I thank the chairwoman for her comments, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Frankel). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 43…

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Mar 7, 2019

I just want to say that this amendment is very simple. You do not want elections with asterisks. Voters should be able to vote for the candidate they intend to vote for. There should be no confusion because of the ballot. Madam Chair, I…

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Mar 7, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 264, line 14, strike ``and''. Page 264, line 19, strike ``office.'' and insert ``office; and''. Page…

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Feb 26, 2019

It is wrong to torture, to rape women, who are merely protesting for their human rights.

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Feb 26, 2019

I think it is very important that you put as much pressure as possible to stop that--the torture that is going on to these women.

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Feb 26, 2019

I think it is embarrassing and dangerous.

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Feb 6, 2019

I thank Representative Perry for yielding. I have to say it was quite difficult to listen to you, not because you are not articulate, but these stories are horrific. I just thank you on a bipartisan basis that we can address this horrible…

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Feb 6, 2019

In February this year, the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew the United States from the INF Treaty.

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Feb 5, 2019

One of the reasons that women earn 80 cents on a dollar that a man earns... part of it is because of the wage theft problem.

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Feb 5, 2019

There is something wrong with somebody working all day and then not being able to pay for their necessities because they are not getting paid a fair wage.

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Feb 5, 2019

So I think, if I listen to you all, for a worker I guess whether the wage violation is deliberate or not, it is the same effect.

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Feb 5, 2019

I am just saying maybe the system is not right because the incentive doesn't sound too good.

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Feb 5, 2019

I am new to the committee. So I just have really some very basic questions.

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Feb 5, 2019

Okay. So I think someone is here from Massachusetts, right?

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Feb 5, 2019

So the main purpose of the servicers is to basically service the loans for the borrowers.

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Feb 5, 2019

That is what I am here for. Thank you.

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Feb 5, 2019

I personally think the elimination of the advertising was pure evil.

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Jan 24, 2019

This week I met with south Floridians to talk about the impact of the cruel Trump shutdown, so many sad stories. I learned about a TSA agent who just came back from maternity leave who had to send her baby to her mother in Massachusetts…

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Jan 16, 2019

I stand with millions of Americans who say it is time to end this irresponsible and cruel Trump shutdown. In Florida, where our borders are surrounded by water, we rely on men and women like Coast Guard Petty Officer Seth to keep us safe…

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Dec 11, 2018

This is not a criticism of USAID which does very, very good work.

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Dec 11, 2018

The Trump administration has also cut off millions and millions of dollars in funding to the U.N. Population Fund.

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