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Stacey Elizabeth Plaskett[1][2] /ˈplæskɪt/ (born May 13, 1966) is an American politician, attorney, and commentator who is currently the 5th Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands' at-large congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Plaskett has practiced law in New York City, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett represents the United States Virgin Islands’ at-large Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. She is currently serving her fourth term in Congress.
For the 117th Congress, the members of the House Steering and Policy Committee unanimously appointed Congresswoman Plaskett to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest and one of the most exclusive committees in Congress. In true historic fashion, Ms. Plaskett is the first Member from a U.S. territory and the fourth African-American woman to serve on this committee. Currently serving her fourth term on the House Committee on Agriculture Congresswoman Plaskett previously served as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research. Ms. Plaskett is also a new member of the House Committee on Budget. continue to read
Plaskett has practiced law in New York City, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett represents the United States Virgin Islands’ at-large Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. She is currently serving her fourth term in Congress.
For the 117th Congress, the members of the House Steering and Policy Committee unanimously appointed Congresswoman Plaskett to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest and one of the most exclusive committees in Congress. In true historic fashion, Ms. Plaskett is the first Member from a U.S. territory and the fourth African-American woman to serve on this committee. Currently serving her fourth term on the House Committee on Agriculture Congresswoman Plaskett previously served as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research. Ms. Plaskett is also a new member of the House Committee on Budget. continue to read
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
U.S. Senate
Impeachment Trial
The Senate Impeachment Trial of Former President Donald Trump continues with arguments from the House managers.
U.S. Senate
Impeachment Trial
The Senate Impeachment Trial of Former President Donald Trump continues with arguments from the House managers.
Trump impeachment trial day two: Republicans shaken by footage of Capitol police officer crushed during riot
Feb. 11 - Previously unreleased videos have shown how close a pro-Trump mob came to members of Congress and congressional staff during the Capitol riot.
Some Republican senators appeared shaken as they were shown footage of a Capitol police officer being crushed during the riot.
Look back on the events of day two of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial as they unfolded. source
Key events
Feb. 11 - Previously unreleased videos have shown how close a pro-Trump mob came to members of Congress and congressional staff during the Capitol riot.
Some Republican senators appeared shaken as they were shown footage of a Capitol police officer being crushed during the riot.
Look back on the events of day two of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial as they unfolded. source
Key events
- Strong reaction from Republican Senators
- We're getting into the new evidence now
- Where to watch today's trial
- Trump is facing criminal investigation in Georgia over election results
- Manager Joe Neguse provides a roadmap for the prosecution
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
President Biden Remarks on Myanmar
President Biden announced sanctions on Myanmar military officials over their involvement in the recent coup. The president again called on the military to immediately release the Democratic political leaders and activists that are being detained.
President Biden Remarks on Myanmar
President Biden announced sanctions on Myanmar military officials over their involvement in the recent coup. The president again called on the military to immediately release the Democratic political leaders and activists that are being detained.
The coup has sparked widespread protests across Myanmar
Biden orders sanctions on Myanmar generals as key Aung San Suu Kyi aide detained
US prevents generals from accessing $1bn in government funds as Kyaw Tint Swe held amid new wave of arrests
Feb. 11 - US President Joe Biden has approved an executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the military coup in Myanmar, as the army detained another key aide to civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Fresh protests took place on Thursday following days of demonstrations in major cities and towns inside Myanmar calling for the military to cede power following its 1 February coup. continue to read
Biden orders sanctions on Myanmar generals as key Aung San Suu Kyi aide detained
US prevents generals from accessing $1bn in government funds as Kyaw Tint Swe held amid new wave of arrests
Feb. 11 - US President Joe Biden has approved an executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the military coup in Myanmar, as the army detained another key aide to civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Fresh protests took place on Thursday following days of demonstrations in major cities and towns inside Myanmar calling for the military to cede power following its 1 February coup. continue to read
