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Plaskett Issues Statement on President's FY 2016 Budget

Delegate is pleased to see proposed investments in critical areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands through the Office of Insular Affairs

Washington, DC, February 4, 2015

Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, on Wednesday, issued the following
statement in response to President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget.

“It is encouraging to see the Administration's commitment to the Nation's Island territories in this budget
proposal. Federal investments in the infrastructure, education, energy, and health care of Virgin Islanders
are critically important for our territory, now more than ever. I will continue to fight to ensure that our
territories are not forgotten by the authorizers and appropriators here in Washington, and work with our
federal partners to identify and secure all possible funding sources for our residents.”

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