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@StaceyPlaskett

Proudly representing the Virgin Islands of the United States

U.S. Virgin Is. | Wash., DC
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Joined August 2014
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  1. 15 hours ago

    America is in dire need of an infrastructure revamp. As a Infrastructure Task Force Co-Chair, I urge to recommit to working with Congress to develop comprehensive infrastructure legislation. Read our full letter⬇️ []

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  2. Jul 24

    1.GREAT NEWS! The House just passed the bipartisan Act to stop the onslaught of robocalls once and for all. This comprehensive bill requires every call to be verified, allows the blocking of spam calls, and empowers to protect Americans from scammers.

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  3. Jul 22

    Thank you and my Communications Fellow Japera Krigger for writing such a great piece on my role here in Washington, DC and the Virgin Islands and also on my priorities for the 116th Congress.

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  4. Jul 17

    Today I went to the House Floor to discuss Attorney General William Barr and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross being in contempt of Congress for defying the Committee’s bipartisan subpoenas for documents.

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  5. Jul 17

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    We had a very productive hearing today on the National Organic Program. heard some encouraging things and wants to work with to ensure that this program offers consumers and producers confidence.
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  6. Jul 17

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    Just now on with , Senior Whip and her perspective on the racial issues brought up by .
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    Jul 16

    Last night, I stood with and the to discuss , and the impact that would have not only on the workforce at large, but for Black working families across the U.S. We’re working to give 27 million Americans a raise.

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  8. Jul 16

    Tomorrow we will vote on rather to hold Attorney General Barr and Secretary Ross in contempt. Here is my questioning of Secretary Ross a few months ago:

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  9. Jul 15

    Even after two letters and a hearing, and I still have not received justification for the ERS/NIFA move. Now career employees are forced to choose moving or losing their jobs... by today.

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  10. Jul 15

    ERS and NIFA employees have until today to decide if they’re going to uproot their families or lose their jobs. They deserve better than this, .

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  11. Jul 15

    Thousands of valuable employees with careers and roots and decades of experience have until today to decide if they’re going to uproot their families, and USDA still hasn’t answered and my requests for a justification for this move.

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  12. Jul 11

    If this country intends to the win the race to 5G, we must ensure that no American is technologically left behind and abandoned.

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  13. Jul 11

    The Virgin Islands needs viable and sustainable high-speed internet that can assist our farmers in irrigation, pesticide use, among other means for production. This is another opportunity to provide support for rural development and hardworking families.

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  14. Jul 11

    Virgin Islanders are among many the many Americans struggling to meet their basic internet needs, ultimately limiting economic growth, educational advancements and medical developments. Leaving these Americans behind is inexcusable.

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  15. Jul 11

    Fostering greater connectivity creates smart and environment friendly irrigation systems for farmers, additional software development jobs in rural areas, and educational opportunities for disadvantaged urban and rural children.

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  16. Jul 11

    Today, the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchange, Energy, and Credit in the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing, looking to analyze rural communities that have obtained and implemented broadband technology.

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  17. Jul 11

    Currently, broadband is unavailable to roughly to 25 million Americans, 19 million of which live in rural areas, many of which with the highest levels of unemployment in the country. We must address the !

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  18. Jul 10

    I’m looking for a new header for my Facebook, take a picture that you feel represents the spirit of the Virgin Islands and send it to askstacey@mail.house.gov To win you follow me here on Twitter, on Instagram and like my Facebook page.

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  19. Jul 9

    The ACA still faces attempts to repeal with no plans to replace. Those sworn to support and defend our laws refuse to do so, negating their responsibilities to the American people. Tomorrow, I’ll join my colleagues to defend our laws and the access to affordable healthcare

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  20. Jul 9

    This new position on the ACA, sets a concerning precedence of cherry picking which laws to defend. It is my hope that it is not one that becomes commonplace in the future.

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