WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) was sworn in today to the 113th Congress. She released the following statement: “It is an honor and a privilege to continue representing South Florida. Throughout my twenty years in public office, I have learned so much from my wonderful constituents. We have a lot of work […]
WASHINGTON – Last night the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to make tax cuts for the middle class permanent, extend critical tax credits for working families, and avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), who voted in favor of the legislation, released the following statement: “Last night we worked together to […]
Washington, D.C. – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Hanukkah, which begins tomorrow at sundown: “Tomorrow night, Jewish families across America and around the world will join in the celebration of Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Gathering with loved ones to recount the miracles of unexpected triumphs, we are grateful for […]
Thank you to all my volunteers, supporters and constituents for your hard work, dedication and most importantly, your vote. It’s because of you that I can continue to fight for South Florida’s families. Because of all of you, we’re able to celebrate victory. I’m honored and humbled that you’re in my corner and have my […]
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Debbie Wasserman Schultz – U.S. House District 23 She may be controversial, something that comes with the territory as head of the Democratic National Committee. However, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is also highly effective, well-versed on local and national issues, and one of the best-known members of Congress. The 46-year-old Weston […]
OUR OPINION: Wasserman Schultz a leader in the U.S. House BY THE MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL Democratic stalwart Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a four-term incumbent and chair of the Democratic National Committee, is seeking reelection in newly renamed District 23, which covers much the same territory as her present one. Challenger Republican Karen Harrington, whom Rep. Wasserman […]
FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Thousands of men and women who served overseas return home to find one of their biggest challenges is taking care of their families. Employment remains a huge concern for veterans, particularly those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. During his six years with the Marine Corp, Sgt. David Aguirre did three tours […]
The Miami Herald By CURTIS MORGAN Every time Richard Dodge looks out his window, he can see how far Nova Southeastern University’s oceanography program has come. When Dodge arrived as a young marine biologist 34 years ago, the nascent marine program at an obscure Broward County school was still reeling from the death of its […]
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement in Recognition of Yom Kippur Washington, D.C. – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement recognizing Yom Kippur, which begins tomorrow at sundown: “Tomorrow, Jewish families across America and around the world will begin their observance of Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the year for […]
By Erin Gloria Ryan, Jezebel Congress isn’t exactly the most welcoming place in the country for women — on a scale of lady friendliness, it probably falls somewhere between “NFL locker room after a big loss” and “XBox Live chatroom.” Women in Washington are on their own, but for each other. And when they do […]