Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Frederica S. Wilson [D, FL-24]

Undocumented immigrant spared deportation, allowed to remain for one year

2013-05-21T01:00:00Z

...said Rivas’ attorney, Elizabeth Amaran. “But it does happen.” An essential ingredient: the involvement of U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson. The Miami Democrat who sponsored a North Miami immigration forum with four other members of Congress last Monday

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Anti-Immigration Senators Would Prohibit Re-Entrants Without Criminal Records

2013-05-15T01:00:00Z

...was set to be sent back to Mexico, his 18-year-old son Carlos made a plea at a townhall meeting with Congresswoman Rep. Frederica Wilson (D) to halt Rena Rivas’ 4 A.M. deportation. After making a personal call to the ICE agent in charge of Rivas’ ca

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Immigration reform: It’s not just about Mexicans.

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...hundreds — of thousands dead or homeless, thousands of Haitian immigrants flooded the United States. As a result, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson represents one of the most-Haitian congressional districts, home to Monday night’s forum. Right now, none of

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How Rep. Frederica Wilson spared dad of four from 4 a.m. deportation

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...you could do for us. … What can you do? Is there any help you can try to give us?” It was just after 9 p.m. Monday. Rep. Frederica Wilson, the Miami Democrat who hosted the forum, was floored. “Oh my God,” she said. “Four a.m., in the morning?

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Congresswoman stalls Fla. dad's deportation

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...-- A father of four has been temporarily spared from deportation after an intervention by Rep. Frederica Wilson. Rene Rivas was scheduled to be deported early Tuesday. He was detained two months before. A request by his lawyer for prosecutorial discreti

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Rep. Wilson Gets 4AM Deportation Of Dad Stopped

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...(CBSMiami) – A last-minute plea to U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has stopped a father of four from being deported – at least for the time being. Wilson, along with New York Rep. Yvette Clarke and Texas representatives Sheila Jackson Lee and Ma

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Florida Morning: College presidents make big money - DOJ messes with those who buy ink by the barrel -Wilson gets unique request

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...Tuesday, less than seven hours after his son made the bombshell announcement at the tail end of an immigration forum U.S. Rep Frederica Wilson hosted in North Miami with four other members of Congress (background here). Miami Herald http://tinyurl.com/b

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How Rep. Frederica Wilson spared dad of four from 4 a.m. deportation

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...what you could do for us. … What can you do? Is there any help you can try to give us?” It was just after 9 p.m. Monday. Rep. Frederica Wilson, the Miami Democrat who hosted the forum, was floored. “Oh my God,” she said. “Four a.m., in the mor

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Congress members talk immigration in North Miami

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...— of thousands dead or homeless, thousands of Haitian immigrants flooded the United States. As a result, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson represents one of the most-Haitian congressional districts, home to Monday night’s forum. Right now, none of those re

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Rep. Frederica Wilson Gets 4 A.m. Deportation Of Dad Stopped

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...Tuesday, less than seven hours after his son made the bombshell announcement at the tail end of an immigration forum U.S. Rep Frederica Wilson hosted in North Miami with four other members of Congress ( background here ). Read the whole story at The Mia

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Rep. Frederica Wilson gets 4 a.m. deportation of dad stopped

2013-05-14T01:00:00Z

...less than seven hours after his son made the bombshell announcement at the tail end of an immigration forum U.S. Rep Frederica Wilson hosted in North Miami with four other members of Congress ( background here ). Rivas' son, Carlos, practically begged f

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Congresswoman Wilson at immigration reform forum

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...MIAMI, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson will join congressional leaders from across the nation for an immigration reform forum in North Miami. The Florida Congresswoman will take part in a discussion Monday evening with Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois

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Rep. Frederica Wilson leads immigration forum tonight with Luis Gutierrez

2013-05-13T01:00:00Z

...a press release: Miami, FL — Today, at 7:30 p.m., Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) will be joined, at a forum on immigration reform, by Congressional leaders, from across the nation, who are fighting for change and who will influence, shape and

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Airport waiting for FAA update

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...by 39 senators. The House letter was co-authored by Virginia Republican Rep. Bob Goodlatte and Florida Democratic Rep. Frederica Wilson and signed by 80 fellow lawmakers. The gist of the argument is that contract towers are vital to a safe and efficient

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Sanford Coasts in SC-01 Special; Corbett Dodges Primary Challenge; Hill Braces for Benghazi Hearing

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...years ago, which was uncontested, and 50 percent higher than in 2007, which featured a four-way race" (Buffalo News). Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) "arrives late, says hello, departs hastily" (South Florida Sun-Sentinel). CNN's Ashleigh Banfield conducte

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Fate of tower program up in the air - Senators, House members, mayors write in support - Heavier truck opponents plan offensive - A hairy weekend on Metro

2013-05-03T01:00:00Z

...that opportunity.” Maybe the Marylander knows something that MT does not. House, too: A group of 82 House members led by Frederica Wilson and Bob Goodlatte also wrote the secretary, arguing that “maintaining service at all contract air towers is int

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Archdiocese seeks citizenship for eligible legal residents in South Florida

2013-04-29T01:00:00Z

...said McGrorty said. For those who cannot afford the $650 filing fee, waivers are available, he said. U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Miami, whose district includes parts of Miami-Dade and south Broward, said as many as 1,000 of her constituents may be eli

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Choate: Big data is a big deal finding bad guys, but at a big cost to privacy

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

...“What skills are necessary for the big data workforce? I heard you say something about an analytical something,” said U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Florida Democrat who is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Technology. Wilson was wearing some of

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TRISH CHOATE: Flow of big data points to big future

2013-04-25T01:00:00Z

...skills are necessary for the big data workforce? I heard you say something about an analytical something,” said U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Florida Democrat who is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Technology. Wilson was wearing some of her sign

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House NASA Budget Hearing Live-blog

2013-04-24T01:00:00Z

...in the budget. That comm'l market assessment report for crew and cargo systems from 2011: 1.usa.gov/Y4Tw53 12:27pm PDT: Frederica Wilson (D, FL): How does a 40% cut to NASA's Education division allow you pursue your goal. Bolden: if we work 12:23pm PDT:

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