(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) condemned Senate Republicans for blocking a crucial extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This lapse affects thousands of homeowners across Florida who applied for new policies in the past few days or those who are up for renewal now. The program expired March 28. Lenders […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz America’s “Greatest Generation” has truly seen the ups and downs of the last century. Through the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights era, and the Great Society, our seniors have faced hardships and worked to defend and build our nation. America’s seniors also understand the importance of the […]
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) this week celebrated the passage of important breast cancer provisions included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590 – the health reform legislation). The new health care laws will save lives, money, and extends the life of Medicare. The breast cancer provision in the […]
(Washington, DC) — Millions of small businesses together power the American economy. During economic crisis, these businesses operate close to the margin, or don’t survive at all. But their innovation and entrepreneurship put them in the lead in helping our economy recover. For American small businesses, health care has been an unrelenting headache, with: small […]
(Washington, DC) — Vice President Biden went to Israel to underscore the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, to mark the beginning of the new round of proximity talks, and to make it abundantly clear that preventing a nuclear-armed Iran is one of our top priorities. Unfortunately, the announcement by the Israeli Interior Ministry of a […]
By STEVE ROTHAUS Two very different South Florida congresswomen — one a conservative Roman Catholic Republican born in Havana, the other a liberal Jewish Democrat originally from New York — will be honored Sunday in Miami for their passionate stands in support of gay rights. U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Miami, and Debbie Wasserman […]
The Fiscal Times By Michelle Hirsch After seven surgeries for breast cancer, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz thinks of herself as the poster girl for health care reform. There was a time when Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., stood full force with other liberals behind a health care overhaul plan that included a public insurance plan […]
Move by Republican Senator cut doctors’ Medicare reimbursements by 20% yesterday (Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz blasted Senate Republicans for delaying relief to millions of American families and blocking passage of emergency legislation that extends unemployment insurance, COBRA. The legislation also prevents a 20% cut in doctors’ Medicare reimbursement rates. The legislation passed […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — Like so many Americans today, our seniors in Florida are struggling. They are worried about the present and the future. I have spoken to many people at senior centers around my district, at town halls I’ve hosted, or even in line at the grocery store. Many of […]
Today I endorsed Dan Gelber to be our next Attorney General. When Dan Gelber came to the Florida Legislature we quickly knew he was the real deal. A battle-tested federal prosecutor, he immediately proved himself a person of uncommon passion and integrity. Dan and I have stood, shoulder to shoulder, fighting back some of the […]