(WFOR-MIAMI) It was three years ago when Hialeah 5th grader David Hernandez told CBS4’s chief consumer investigator Al Sunshine about what he saw in his school cafeteria. The Hialeah Miami-lakes student told Sunshine, “Like sometimes they’re doing, they’re cooking and their hair comes out and it’s in the food.” And as Sunshine has repeatedly reported […]
Washington, DC – Rep. Wasserman Schultz today applauded new regulations issued by the Obama Administration that make prevention affordable by requiring new health plans to cover preventive services without charge to the patient. The regulations, based off of provisions in the Affordable Care Act, will keep Americans healthier while helping to save money over the […]
Writtem by Jarrett Terrill, South Florida Gay News Upon learning that two members of the LGBT community were running for the seat in Congress which is currently held by Debbie Wasserman Schultz in District 20, I immediately placed a call to the Wasserman Schultz campaign to figure out what was going on. As it turns […]
Submitted by David Hunt Not bad, Florida. The Sunshine State grabbed two of the 10 positions on Politics Daily’s women to watch list. Click here for the list. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, who’s running for governor, and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz took the honors. Said the report: Sink’s race remains a crucial one to watch, though, […]
By Bob Cusack and Jared Allen Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz considers Nancy Pelosi a mentor and role model and, in many ways, is following in the Speaker’s footsteps. While it remains to be seen if the Florida Democrat will ever be calling the shots in the lower chamber, there is little doubt she could […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) voted to rein in WallStreet, end taxpayer bailouts of big banks, and create a consumer financial protection bureau that finally puts consumers first. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) will end the era of abuses by “too big to fail” banks […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz June is LGBT Pride month, a time dedicated to honoring the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community in our country. In June 1969, gay men and women stood up against police discrimination and harassment at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. Now, each June, we commemorate the bravery of those who […]
Washington, DC – Rep. Wasserman Schultz voted late yesterday to increase disclosure and strengthen transparency in federal campaigns. The bipartisan DISCLOSE Act will prevent big corporations from overpowering voices of regular American voters. “Citizens have a right to know what company is pumping millions of dollars into certain campaigns to influence elections,” said Rep. Wasserman […]
Washington, DC – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement regarding the compromise on debit and credit card interchange fees struck between House conferees and Sen. Durbin (IL): “I commend Senator Durbin, Chairman Frank, Congresswoman Maloney, Congressman Meeks and the House conferees for reaching a compromise on interchange fees. Their compromise addresses some […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz joined the United States Congress in approving stronger, tougher sanctions against Iran today, protecting the security of the United States and sending a strong message that the U.S. Government will not allow a nuclear-armed Iran. Rep. Wasserman Schultz was an original co-sponsor of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and […]