Washington, July 24 -- Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) today is meeting with Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and members of the Virgin Islands Legislature regarding the notice from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the freeze of federal funding to the territory. The Congresswoman sent letters to HUD and the Governor's office regarding the matter this week.

"This morning I will be meeting with Governor Bryan and members of the Virgin Islands Legislature regarding the notice from HUD on the freeze of funding," said Congresswoman Plaskett. "I've shared with the Governor conversations I have had with Republican leadership in Congress regarding t...