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KISSIMMEE, FL.- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) will host a town hall in Polk County this Saturday June 3, 2017 at the Winter Haven City Commission chamber. Soto will be discussing the federal budget and the future of healthcare.
WHAT: Polk County Town Hall
WHO: U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09)
WHEN: Saturday, June 3 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Winter Haven City Commission chamber at City Hall 451 Third St. SW
KISSIMMEE, FL- On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded two grants to help with renovations and other pending projects at the Lake Wales Municipal Airport and the Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport. The funds will be disbursed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Congressmen Darren Soto (D-FL) and Ted Yoho (R-FL) introduced the United States-Israel Agriculture Strategic Partnership Act, (H.R. 2659) a bipartisan bill that permanently authorizes the U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) program, founded 40 years ago.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Last Friday, U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced H.R. #2554, "The Direct Connect to Success Act", a bill to help striving students who graduate from a two-year community college take the next step in their education. It guarantees grads with at least a 2.0 GPA to admission into a participating four-year state university.
by Ruben Goddard, Intern
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus monthly newsletter just asked Darren to talk about his first few months in office. Here's what he said:
Today, Congressman Soto (FL-09) released the following statement:
"At this point, I think the American people agree that only an independently appointed special counsel can fairly and rigorously investigate whether the Trump campaign violated American law by actively conspiring with Russia to win the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) released the following statement:
"I am glad to see that the Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Roselló, has moved forward to protect the interests of the 3.5 million American citizens living on the Island by seeking relief under Title III of PROMESA," Congressman Darren Soto said.
Congressman Soto and his staff have had some busy first days. See his report below:
KISSIMMEE, FL.- U.S. Representative Darren Soto (FL-09) has called a town hall meeting to discuss the political and social climate affecting the quality of life of the Muslim community under President Donald Trump's Administration.