Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Meek to Speak at FMU Forum
Media Advisory
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
118 Cannon H.O.B. 10100 Pines Blvd. 19200 W. Country Club Dr.,
Washington, DC 20515 Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 202-225-7931 Phone: 954-437-3936 Phone: 305-936-5724
Fax: 202-226-2052 Fax: 954-437-4776 Fax: 305-932-9664 Florida’s 20th District
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February 22, 2006 Contact: Jonathan Beeton 202-225-1750
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cell: 202-812-1715
*** Rep. Wasserman Schultz to hold two forums tomorrow with local college students***
-Port security, student loans and federal cuts to higher education will be discussed-
Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Meek to Speak at FMU Forum
Members of Congress to engage in open dialogue with Florida Memorial University students about current political climate and the impact of federal budget cuts on the cost of higher education
PEMBROKE PINES, FL - In observance of Black History Month, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Kendrick Meek will address students at Florida Memorial University and listen to their concerns at a forum tomorrow morning. The pair plans to discuss cuts to federal student aid programs, the upcoming reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, and the long-term effects of President Bush’s Supreme Court appointments, among other issues. Students will then have the opportunity to address the Members and ask questions or raise issues that are of concern to them, including the UAE port deal and its impact on Miami.
Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Meek are both participants in the "30-Something Hour," in Washington, DC which provides the opportunity for "30-Something" Members of Congress to speak from the House floor about issues that affect the next generation of Americans.
WHEN: Tomorrow, February 23, 2006, 9:30 a.m.
WHO: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)
Congressman Kendrick Meek (FL-17)
Florida Memorial University students
WHAT: Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Meek will address students at Florida Memorial University
WHERE: Florida Memorial University
FIU/FMU Classroom Building
15800 NW 42nd Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Following the event at FMU, Rep. Wasserman Schultz will host a similar student forum on the campus of Broward Community College
WHEN: Tomorrow, February 23, 2006, 1 p.m.
WHO: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)
Broward Community College students
WHAT: Rep. Wasserman Schultz hosts forum with students at Broward Community College
WHERE: Broward Community College
Central Campus Library
Bldg. 17, Rm. 146
3501 SW Davie Road
Davie, FL 33314
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Tom Manatos
Advisor to the Leader
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
(202) 225-0100
tom.manatos@mail.house.gov
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
118 Cannon H.O.B. 10100 Pines Blvd. 19200 W. Country Club Dr.,
Washington, DC 20515 Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 202-225-7931 Phone: 954-437-3936 Phone: 305-936-5724
Fax: 202-226-2052 Fax: 954-437-4776 Fax: 305-932-9664 Florida’s 20th District
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 22, 2006 Contact: Jonathan Beeton 202-225-1750
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cell: 202-812-1715
*** Rep. Wasserman Schultz to hold two forums tomorrow with local college students***
-Port security, student loans and federal cuts to higher education will be discussed-
Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Meek to Speak at FMU Forum
Members of Congress to engage in open dialogue with Florida Memorial University students about current political climate and the impact of federal budget cuts on the cost of higher education
PEMBROKE PINES, FL - In observance of Black History Month, Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Kendrick Meek will address students at Florida Memorial University and listen to their concerns at a forum tomorrow morning. The pair plans to discuss cuts to federal student aid programs, the upcoming reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, and the long-term effects of President Bush’s Supreme Court appointments, among other issues. Students will then have the opportunity to address the Members and ask questions or raise issues that are of concern to them, including the UAE port deal and its impact on Miami.
Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Meek are both participants in the "30-Something Hour," in Washington, DC which provides the opportunity for "30-Something" Members of Congress to speak from the House floor about issues that affect the next generation of Americans.
WHEN: Tomorrow, February 23, 2006, 9:30 a.m.
WHO: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)
Congressman Kendrick Meek (FL-17)
Florida Memorial University students
WHAT: Reps. Wasserman Schultz and Meek will address students at Florida Memorial University
WHERE: Florida Memorial University
FIU/FMU Classroom Building
15800 NW 42nd Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Following the event at FMU, Rep. Wasserman Schultz will host a similar student forum on the campus of Broward Community College
WHEN: Tomorrow, February 23, 2006, 1 p.m.
WHO: Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20)
Broward Community College students
WHAT: Rep. Wasserman Schultz hosts forum with students at Broward Community College
WHERE: Broward Community College
Central Campus Library
Bldg. 17, Rm. 146
3501 SW Davie Road
Davie, FL 33314
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Tom Manatos
Advisor to the Leader
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
(202) 225-0100
tom.manatos@mail.house.gov