Members of the media beat members of Congress at softball Wednesday night, at the 2nd annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game. The game was played at Guy Mason Park in the Glover Park neighborhood, and it was packed with political heavyweights. Biggest VIP? Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who came early on and stayed in the […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), and Kenny Marchant (TX-24) today released a letter signed by 131 Members of the House of Representatives addressed to the conferees of the pending financial regulatory reform legislation. The letter signed by 71 Democrats and 60 Republicans—stresses that an amendment regulating credit and debit card interchange […]
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz strongly condemned anti-Israel statements made by former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Castro’s comments, which were distributed by the Cuban government were as follows: “The hatred felt by the state of Israel against the Palestinians is such that they would not hesitate to send the one-and-a-half million men, women and children […]
Health Reform Law Will Help About 4 Million Seniors to Receive $250 Checks Over Next Several Months [Washington, D.C.] –Rep. Wasserman Schultz announced today that Medicare will begin mailing $250 ‘donut hole’ checks out to tens of thousands of seniors. These checks will continue to be mailed monthly over the next several months as seniors […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz As we’ve seen over the last two months, oil is an important, dangerous, and troublesome part of this economy and our lives. The BP oil spill that began in April has shown us the danger of offshore drilling specifically, and the risk in oil as a source of energy […]
The loss of life that occurred off Israel’s coast early Monday morning was tragic and regrettable. At this difficult time, it is vital that the international community not inflame the situation with condemnations and unjust criticism of Israel. We must stand strong with Israel amidst the tragedy. We must remember several elements of this conflict […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the administration grapples with exactly how much oil is flowing into the sea from the downed Deepwater Horizon rig, two other major questions need to be answered quickly, says U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and other lawmakers in Florida’s congressional delegation. “It is deeply disturbing that oil is […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz This May marks the United States’ fifth annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions Jewish Americans have made and continue to make in American culture and society. As South Floridians, we should take great pride in the fact that the inspiration […]
I could hardly believe what I was reading. A recent story from Reuters News reported in disturbing detail that the nation’s largest health insurance company is singling out breast cancer patients and dropping their coverage: They had no idea that WellPoint was using a computer algorithm that automatically targeted them and every other policyholder recently […]
(Washington, DC) – This May marks the United States’ fifth annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions Jewish Americans have made and continue to make in American culture and society. “The foundation of our country is built upon the strengths of our unique cultures and backgrounds,” […]