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Miami Herald Washington correspondent

Lesley Clark is the Washington correspondent for the Miami Herald.

Featured Statements

Frederica Wilson
stated on November 17, 2010 in an interview for a Miami Herald blog:

The U.S. House rule barring members from wearing hats while in session dates back to the 1800s and can be waived by the speaker.

By Amy Sherman • November 19, 2010
Kendrick Meek
stated on May 25, 2010 in his campaign website, asking supporters to sign a petition to oppose offshore oil drilling:

"Kendrick Meek is the only candidate who has consistently been against expanded drilling."

By Lesley Clark • May 26, 2010