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Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Sending Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard September 16, 2022 Washington, DC – Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement in response to Governor DeSantis chartering planes to ship migrant families, including children, from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. “What we need is real, bipartisan immigration reform, not inhumane political stunts,” said Rep. Frankel. ### More
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Rep. Frankel Statement on Republican Push for Nationwide Abortion Ban September 13, 2022 Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after Senate Republicans introduced a bill that would institute a nationwide abortion ban. “Republicans have been pushing toward their dark and extreme goal of a nationwide abortion ban for decades, and now that the Supreme Court has stripped women of their legal right to access abortion care, MAGA Republicans are moving quickly to make abortion illegal all across America,” said Rep. Frankel. “Women deserve... More
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Rep. Frankel Statement on DeSantis Attempt to Intimidate Voters of Color September 13, 2022 Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21), released the following statement in response to arrests made by Governor DeSantis’ election police. Most arrests were Black Floridians who registered to vote after being told by State officials they were qualified under Florida’s law that restores felon voting rights. They now face prison time. “This is a dangerous, political stunt aimed at scaring voters,” said Rep. Frankel. “These 20 Floridians were arrested after being told by State ... More
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Rep. Frankel Statement on President Biden Forgiving Student Loans for Millions of Americans August 30, 2022 West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21) released the following statement after President Biden announced plans to cancel up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers earning less than $125,000 or households earning less than $250,000. The Administration will also cancel up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, as well as extend the student loan payment pause until December 31st, 2022. “Today is a great day for the millions of Americans who have been drowning i... More
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Rep. Frankel Celebrates Social Security’s 87th Birthday, Promises to Protect it from Republican Attacks August 15, 2022 West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-21) commemorated the 87th Anniversary of Social Security, the most critical program for America’s seniors, and promised to fight to ensure its longevity despite continued attacks from Republicans. “No one who spent their life working should retire into poverty. For 87 years Social Security has been a sacred promise to retired Americans that their lifetime of work wouldn’t go unnoticed or under-appreciated,” said Rep. Frankel. “Millions of older adult... More
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