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Congresswoman Plaskett Statement on Reopening of Public Schools in USVI

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ST. CROIX- I want to wish all of our students returning to school a safe and successful school year. While today represents a significant step forward for our students in the Virgin Islands most impacted by last year's hurricanes, it also serves as a reminder that there is much work yet in restoring an environment wholly conducive to the needs of our students. It is incumbent on all of…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain

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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement regarding the passing of Senator John McCain: “John McCain was about more than politics. He served our country bravely on the battlefield and in public service. His independent spirit and his dedication to doing what is right will be…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Announces Two Important Transportation Grants for Henry E. Rohlsen Airport and Cyril E. King Airport

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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement announcing two important grants for Henry E. Rohlsen and Cyril E. King Airports in the Virgin Islands: “I am proud to announce that the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix and the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas will receive important…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett announces $1,000,000 grant for the national coastal zone management program in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding a $1,000.000 grant awarded through the National Coastal Zone Management Program to the Territory of the US Virgin Islands: “Today the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is providing a…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on the House passage of the FY19 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement after the House approved the FY2019 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, which included her important amendment to raise funding for the Office of Insular Affairs: “This week the House passed the Interior…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Announces $1.8 Million Federal Grant from FEMA for the Virgin Islands to Help with the Hurricane Recovery Efforts

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding a $1.8 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal grant for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with Hurricanes Maria and Irma: “Today the…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Announces $550,000 Federal Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services for Virgin Islands Project Launch Program

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement regarding a $550,000 grant for the Virgin Islands Department of Health: “Today the Center for Mental Health Services announced a $550,000 grant to kick off Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Named as a Conferee to the Conference Committee on the Farm Bill

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), a member of the House Agriculture Committee released the following statement after being named one of the House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee on the Farm Bill: “I am thankful to the Democratic House Leadership for appointing me as a conferee to the conference committee for the 2018 Farm Bill. The…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett sends letter encouraging formal process for self-determination of Virgin Islands of United States

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on the Interior, Energy, and Environment released the following statement concerning her letter to the Virgin Islands Legislature and the Board of Elections encouraging the formal process for self-determination of the Virgin Islands: “I have sent a letter to Senator Myron Jackson of the…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett announces $1.5 million federal grant for immunizations and vaccines for children of the Virgin Islands

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement regarding the announcement of a $1.5 million grant for immunizations and vaccines for children in the Virgin Islands: “Today the U.S. Department 0f Health and Human Services announced a $1,532,685 grant to the Virgin Islands Department of Health Group to ensure that our youth are properly…