Dear Friends and Neighbors, South Florida is no stranger to natural disasters. We have witnessed destroyed property, power outages, lost possessions, serious injury, homelessness, and yes… loss of life. During those trying times, all of us, as South Floridians and Americans, came together to assist those in need. We had workers from all over the […]
(Washington, DC) — I thank President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano for today’s announcement granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States prior to the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “This important, temporary refuge is vital to ensuring the health and safety of people who […]
(Washington, DC) — “I am deeply saddened by the news that there has been an earthquake in Haiti,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “Having just visited Haiti in June I know only too well how much this earthquake will add to the already immense obstacles facing the Haitian people. I will be working closely with my […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz As a new year commences, it is important to reflect on the progress of the 111th Democratic-led Congress in 2009 as well as look forward to what’s ahead in 2010. Over the last year the House of Representatives passed many key measures to help America emerge as a stronger […]
Wasserman Schultz Commends Senate Majority Leader Reid for including Breast Cancer Provisions (Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz praised Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for inclusion of breast cancer provisions in sweeping health insurance reform legislation that saves lives, saves money, and saves Medicare. The EARLY Act (Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young […]
Resolution states that insurers shouldn’t deny coverage for women who seek mammograms (Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) introduced a Resolution (H. Res. 971) expressing the “sense of the House of Representatives” regarding recent breast cancer screening guidelines by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that relate to women age […]
Largest reform of financial industry regulations in seventy years (Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) voted today to help restore common sense to Wall Street with the largest reform of our nation’s financial regulations since the 1930s. The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will end taxpayer-funded bailouts and ‘too big to […]
Posted by Anthony Man For its next issue, National Journal, the insider publication about goings on in Washington, D.C., asked congressional and political insiders to name their favorite and least favorites, the brightest thinkers, and best thinkers. A summary Thursday afternoon from National Journal’s Hotline OnCall newsletter, provides an advance look. In the top […]
Legislation also includes important deficit reduction measures (Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) voted to preserve seniors’ access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act will permanently reform the Medicare payment system, repealing a 21% cut in payments to doctors scheduled to take place […]
Guidelines underscore the need for increased education about breast health among providers and women (Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement regarding the new breast cancer screening guidelines released Monday November 16, 2009 by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: “I am very concerned that these guidelines conflict with many of […]