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Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on the Status of National Parks in the Caribbean

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement on the status of National Parks in the Caribbean: “I have been very disappointed by the disinformation circulated concerning the National Park. There will be no changes to the parks’ names or legal…

Congresswoman Plaskett Wins Adoption of a Critically Important Amendment in the FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following after the passage of her amendment to H.R. 2810, FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The National Defense Authorization Act is designed to meet the threats we face today as well as into the…

Plaskett Statement on Indictments in Cyber Stalking Case

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement on the indictments in cyber stalking case: Last year, my privacy was invaded, which was followed by an organized smear campaign and defamatory press reports concerning both my family and me. I was…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Announces Important Health Grant for The U.S. Virgin Islands

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement announcing an important Grant for the Virgin Islands: “I am proud to announce that the Virgin Islands will receive the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Grant from the…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Says Including Rural Broadband in His Infrastructure Proposal is a Step in The Right Direction for President Trump and His Administration

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WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after the announcement by President Trump regarding rural broadband being included in his infrastructure proposal: “Broadband is not a luxury it is a necessity. Affordable broadband is a building block…

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Offers Prayers in the Aftermath of the Shooting Targeting Members of Congress, Staff and Capitol Police at a Congressional Baseball Practice

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, a Member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement condemning the senseless violence at a Congressional baseball practice in Virginia while offering sympathy for the victims: “The senseless attack that took place this morning targeting members of…

Plaskett Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement on the 2017 celebration of Caribbean-American History Month: “It brings me great pride to join Virgin Islanders and others across the country in celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month. As a Virgin Islander and an Afro-Caribbean woman, I am proud to celebrate the life, legacy and…

Plaskett Statement on Ramadan

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Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement about the start of Ramadan, Muslims’ most sacred month of the year: “The holy month of Ramadan is a sacred time of study, sacrifice and spiritual renewal. Muslims In the Virgin Islands and around the world join in this holy occasion that brings loved ones together. “We are also reminded during this time of the rich…

Plaskett Honors Fallen Virgin Island Veterans

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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS—Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day: "Memorial Day is the time when our nation gathers to honor the men and women who have selflessly defended this country and have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our democratic principles. The Virgin Islands proudly served and sacrificed its sons and daughters to…

Plaskett Statement on President's FY 18 Budget Proposal

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WASHINGTON, DC—Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett issued the following statement regarding the release of the president’s budget today: "Budgets are about priorities, and this President’s priorities are clear. This budget hollows out our economy and endangers working families in the Virgin Islands and across this nation. The $2.5 trillion in cuts to entitlement programs,…