Posted by Anthony Man For its next issue, National Journal, the insider publication about goings on in Washington, D.C., asked congressional and political insiders to name their favorite and least favorites, the brightest thinkers, and best thinkers. A summary Thursday afternoon from National Journal’s Hotline OnCall newsletter, provides an advance look. In the top […]
Legislation also includes important deficit reduction measures (Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) voted to preserve seniors’ access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act will permanently reform the Medicare payment system, repealing a 21% cut in payments to doctors scheduled to take place […]
Guidelines underscore the need for increased education about breast health among providers and women (Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement regarding the new breast cancer screening guidelines released Monday November 16, 2009 by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: “I am very concerned that these guidelines conflict with many of […]
Our nation’s veterans have shown unwavering courage and bravery on the battlefield and should not have to fight to get the benefits they deserve here at home. We have a duty to protect and provide for every American who serves. I am proud that under Democratic leadership since 2007, Congress has made historic gains for […]
(Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted for an historic bill that reforms our nation’s health insurance system, brings down the deficit and expands access to affordable, quality health care for nearly every American. The Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R. 3962 offers security and stability to all Americans, reduces costs, […]
AARP Endorses House Democrats Health Insurance Reform Bill (Washington, DC) — As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on health insurance reform, the nearly 40 million-member American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has endorsed the bill. AARP cites benefits for America’s seniors, including strengthening Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs by closing the “donut […]
(Washington, DC) – Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. By moving up the start date of much of the Credit CARD Act, Congress can limit the worst practices of credit card companies before the full law takes effect. […]
Washington, D.C.- DNC Vice Chair and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) today issued the following statement in response to the news that Congressional Republicans are planning to introduce what she said amounts to a “Health Insurance Company Protection Act.” Wasserman Schultz said the GOP plan, as it has been characterized in press reports, would […]
(Sunrise, FL) — On Monday, October 26, 2009, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz hosted a roundtable discussion with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and leaders from the senior community in South Florida. The discussion took place at the Sunrise Senior Center in Sunrise, FL. The following remarks were given by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz at […]
(Washington, DC) — Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) has joined Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico and Representative John L. Mica (FL-07) as original co-sponsors supporting vital legislation to extend eligibility for the refundable portion of the child tax credit to Puerto Rican working families. H.R. 3718, introduced by Representative Edolphus Towns (NY-10), would […]