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Stacey Plaskett is a U.S. Representative for the U.S. Virgin Islands, having served since January 6, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on legislation that addresses the unique needs and challenges of her constituents in the Virgin Islands. Plaskett has been involved in various legislative efforts, particularly in areas such as economic development, education, and healthcare. She is the first woman to represent the Virgin Islands in Congress and has played a significant role in advocating for the territory's interests at the federal level.
I have heard through reporting that that might have taken place. And I'm waiting anxiously to hear the investigation, other information that comes out about that, as well as other activities that members of Congress may have been engaged…
As a former counsel on the House Ethics Committee, I am pleased with the tightening of the whistleblower laws, and I commend the creation of the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth to recommend policies to address…
The Trump/Biden Presidential transition is the first time that the majority of a transition will be conducted virtually due to the pandemic.
Thank you, Chair Stacey Plaskett, Ranking Member Neal Dunn, Members of the Committee, my fellow 1890 Presidents and other guests appearing here today, for this opportunity to speak about the 1890 land-grant university system and the…
I won't need all of that minute, but I want to thank the gentleman for the time. This bill is so vital, not only to stopping drug trafficking, but supporting our communities, helping youth within the Caribbean to reach their potential. I…
Rather than seeking reimbursement for the money under the Mirror Code, you gave money upfront, and that has been really helpful to us based on those numbers.
Let's not begin thinking that these stimulus checks are being given out willy nilly and are not serving the purpose for which Congress intended them.
I share your view that while the start of the Afghan negotiations is an important step in ending decades of conflict, we cannot assume that it will inevitably lead to peace.
If these discussions fall apart, the Afghan people will suffer and our homeland security could be at risk.
These impacts after that is happening to this country really questions your logistics expertise.
I think we in Congress are here to ensure that there is no abuse of power in any of the branches of government.
If we address climate change and keep global warning below 2 degrees Celsius, that would save 4.5 million American lives over the next 50 years.
Territories do not have that luxury. The challenge that comes with that is that, you know, territorial issues and concerns don't have a voice.
The other thing, the second one would be to remove the barriers and the disparity and treatment of the territories in terms of funding.
I authored and the other territories agreed with me on the creation of a congressional task force that would put into the record what have been the implications and the effects of not having voting rights in the territories.
Why are the territories being treated like the lesser beings in the U.S. Congress standing outside?
I know that I have run out of time, but I would like to submit for the record written testimony from so many Virgin Islanders who have given me written testimony.
The Insular Cases have created a near permanent colonial status for those living in the territories.
I submit that they would be much more likely to receive parity and equality under these programs if millions of Americans who live in the territories of the United States were allowed to participate fully in our democracy.
This lack of equal representation and equal voting power has a direct correlation to persistent poverty across all of the U.S. territories.
Nearly 4 million Americans live on American soil and cannot fully participate in our democracy.
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