The Reid Report By Joy-Ann Reid In a conference call with reporters that just wrapped up, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (who’s also the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, and easily one of the party’s most effective spokespeople) along with DNC Communications Director Brad Woodhouse, Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Scott Arceneaux and Florida party […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Pembroke Pines, FL) — On the anniversary of the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (commonly referred to as the Stimulus), it is time to take stock of its impact on Florida and our nation as a whole. One year in, the evidence is clear – and growing […]
Tax Cuts For 95% Of American Workers – More than 2 million jobs (Washington, DC) — One year after the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly called the “stimulus,” our efforts to create jobs and rebuild the economy are working. Independent analysis shows Recovery Act has saved and sustained more than 2 […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz took a critical step today toward restoring our nation’s fiscal health by voting in favor of pay-as-you-go, or PAYGO, legislation (H J RES 45). This bill ensures that all new spending is deficit-neutral. PAYGO helped to take the United States from deficits to surpluses in the 1990s, and will […]
Meets with Israeli Prime Minister, Egyptian, Turkish, and Palestinian Authority officials (Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), is leading a congressional delegation trip to Egypt, Israel, and Turkey this week. The trip, comprised of eight bi-partisan members of the House of Representatives seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the region and its […]
By Annie Groer When Mr. Smith went to Washington, he was single and childless. For others who’ve had to leave a family behind, D.C. life can be lonely. But these three congresswomen found a smart way to stay sane: They moved in together. Includes an exclusive Web extra — The Roommates Next Door We’ve […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz today commended the progress achieved in the first year of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. The law is an important part of this Congress’ pledge to fight for middle-class families and rebuild our economy in a way that gives every American the chance to succeed. Today […]
(Washington, DC) — On November 1, 2005, rejecting any denial of the Holocaust as a historical event, either in full or in part, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution (A/RES/60/7) condemning “without reserve” all manifestations of religious intolerance, incitement, harassment or violence against persons or communities based on ethnic origin or […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted today to help earthquake victims in Haiti by offering an immediate benefit to Americans who provide charitable aid to the region. This bipartisan legislation will allow individuals to claim any donations to the relief effort as an itemized deduction on their 2009 tax return, instead of waiting […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement this weekend in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday: “In any year, the anniversary of Dr. King’s birth is a fitting time to reflect on the progress this nation and the world have made toward his vision for social justice and harmony, a vision […]