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Wexler Announces District Events |
(Boca Raton, FL) Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) will attend the following events and provide a Washington update on his efforts to strengthen Medicare and prescription drug benefits for seniors, end the war in Iraq, and bring accountability to the Bush Administration. Wexler will also discuss the important issues facing Congress this fall, including the passage of a comprehensive energy bill and funding for the US government until the inauguration of the next president. Each of the following events is open to press:
Tuesday, August 19:
1 PM:
Century Village Democratic Club Meeting
Century Village Clubhouse
100 Century Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL
2 PM:
Kings Point Democratic Club Meeting
South County Civic Center
16700 Jog Rd
Delray Beach, FL
Wednesday, August 20:
9:30 AM:
Coalition of West Boynton Residential Associations Meeting
Cascades Clubhouse
6601 Cascades Isle Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL
1:00 PM:
“Healthcare for All Americans Rally”
Alliance for Retired Americans
Kings Point Monaco Clubhouse
7000 West Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL
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August 18, 2008 |
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Congressman Wexler to Tour Community Pharmacy |
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(Coral Springs, FL) Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) will hold a press availability at Neighborhood Drugs of Coral Springs following a visit to the community pharmacy. Wexler will discuss his efforts in Congress to make prescription drugs affordable for seniors, ensure doctors are paid fairly for their treatment of Medicare beneficiaries, and protect independent pharmacists in the South Florida community. Who: Congressman Robert Wexler
What: Press Availability
When: 1 pm on Monday, August 4th
Where: Neighborhood Drugs of Coral Springs
2901 Coral Hill Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065 Congressman Robert Wexler’s schedule of events is as follows: Monday, August 4th
12:30 PM Tour of Neighborhood Drugs of Coral Springs
(see above for location details) 1:00 PM Press Availability 4:00 PM Tour of Virtual Imaging Inc.,
720 S. Powerline Road, Suite E, Deerfield Beach, FL
Congressman Wexler will tour the facilities of Virtual Imaging Inc., a company that builds and sells diagnostic imaging equipment. Wexler will also speak directly to the employees of Virtual Imaging and take questions on the latest developments in Washington. 7:30
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August 1, 2008 |
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Wexler Public Health and Safety Bill Takes Step Forward in House |
(Washington, DC) Today, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administration Law held a hearing on the Sunshine in Litigation Act, legislation introduced Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL). Wexler’s bill is a direct response to dozens of cases in which threats to public health from defective toys, automobile parts, pharmaceuticals, and other products were concealed during court settlements and subsequently resulted in additional deaths, injuries, and illnesses. During the hearing, Subcommittee Chairwoman Sanchez agreed that court secrecy orders may be hiding critical information from the public.
“Too often, American consumers are left in the dark about a defective toy that has resulted in the injury of a child, or an automobile part that has led to deadly car accidents,” Congressman Wexler said. “Our justice system should facilitate, not deny, the access of the American people to health and safety information about the products they buy. The Sunshine in Litigation Act has the potential to save lives by limiting the ability of manufacturers of defective products to conceal information from the American people. I am pleased that H.R. 5884 took this important step forward today; and I am hopeful that after August recess, the Judiciary Committee will take up this legislation ...read more
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July 31, 2008 |
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