Congressman Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) took to the House floor to recognize the efforts of community leaders in South St. Petersburg to reduce the poverty rate 30 percent by the year 2020. The 2020 Plan serves as a model for communities across the country. Click here to view the Congressman's remarks in support of the 2020 Plan, and find his full statement for the record below and attached. Statement of the Honorable Charlie Crist in Support of the 2020 Plan Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re...
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Congressman Charlie Crist (D-St. Petersburg) joined a bipartisan group of freshman lawmakers – representing red and blue districts from coast to coast – to speak in support of the "Commitment to Civility" pledge signed by 46 members of the freshman class. This pledge memorializes an agreement to restore collegiality, trust and civility to Congress, encourage productive dialogue, and work to build consensus and the public's trust in America’s institutions. (Click here to view a copy of the "Commi...
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