By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — The voice on an old record is urging listeners to write members of Congress and ask them to oppose this legislation… “And if you don´t do this and if I don´t do it, one of these days you and I are going to spend our sunset years […]
By Scott Wyman U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, issued the following statement this morning about the death overnight of longtime Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy: “I was deeply saddened this morning when I learned of the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. Americans have lost a giant in public service, someone who was never too […]
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced today that she has secured nearly $40 million in federal funds for South Florida, helping to offset the fact that Floridians regularly pay more in federal taxes then they receive back in funded programs. The approved projects were included in appropriations bills which recently passed the House […]
THE REID REPORT Full list of Florida Netroots Award winners Congratulations to all who won, thanks to all who voted, including those of you who helped make The Reid Report this year’s winner for “Best National Blog,” and special shout-outs to my “blog sense,” Peter Schorsch, who took home five awards, including best local blog, and best […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz In this time of economic hardship, helping Americans is more important than ever. The people of the United States keep this country strong by participating in our economy and they deserve to have their rights protected—to feel safe in their purchases, loans, and mortgages. My colleagues in Congress and I […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — Every day, injured and sick Floridians worry about whether they will be able to get better—and whether they can afford to. Millions of Americans across the country wonder if they can even continue to pay for routine care to stay healthy and prevent disease before it starts. […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Wasserman Schultz voted in favor of new clean energy jobs and energy independence today, helping to pass H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. This legislation will revitalize our nation’s economy by creating millions of new jobs, increasing our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign […]
(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 […]
By Bennett Roth, CQ Staff Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz concedes that compared with oversight of major budget issues, chairing the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee might not be the sexiest assignment. Nevertheless, the 42-year-old Democrat from South Florida, now in her third term, is much sought after by fellow lawmakers whose daily lives can be affected […]
By Scott S. Greenberger Ten weeks after taking office as the first Jewish congresswoman from Florida, Debbie Wasserman Schultz was a virtual unknown on the national scene. It was early 2005, and the petite lawmaker, then 38, was attending a children’s birthday party in her southern Florida district when an aide called to tell […]