Our nation’s veterans have shown unwavering courage and bravery on the battlefield and should not have to fight to get the benefits they deserve here at home. We have a duty to protect and provide for every American who serves. I am proud that under Democratic leadership since 2007, Congress has made historic gains for […]
(Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted for an historic bill that reforms our nation’s health insurance system, brings down the deficit and expands access to affordable, quality health care for nearly every American. The Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R. 3962 offers security and stability to all Americans, reduces costs, […]
AARP Endorses House Democrats Health Insurance Reform Bill (Washington, DC) — As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on health insurance reform, the nearly 40 million-member American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has endorsed the bill. AARP cites benefits for America’s seniors, including strengthening Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs by closing the “donut […]
(Washington, DC) – Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. By moving up the start date of much of the Credit CARD Act, Congress can limit the worst practices of credit card companies before the full law takes effect. […]
Washington, D.C.- DNC Vice Chair and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) today issued the following statement in response to the news that Congressional Republicans are planning to introduce what she said amounts to a “Health Insurance Company Protection Act.” Wasserman Schultz said the GOP plan, as it has been characterized in press reports, would […]
(Sunrise, FL) — On Monday, October 26, 2009, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz hosted a roundtable discussion with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and leaders from the senior community in South Florida. The discussion took place at the Sunrise Senior Center in Sunrise, FL. The following remarks were given by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz at […]
(Washington, DC) — Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) has joined Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico and Representative John L. Mica (FL-07) as original co-sponsors supporting vital legislation to extend eligibility for the refundable portion of the child tax credit to Puerto Rican working families. H.R. 3718, introduced by Representative Edolphus Towns (NY-10), would […]
(Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1327, the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009, which aims to put a stop to Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons: “I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in support of H.R. 1327, the Iran […]
Democratic National Committee Conference Call Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Senator Stabenow, VA Delegate Vanderhye Call Out Republicans For Being Out Of Touch On Women’s Issues Audio Link to the Call: http://www.democrats.org/page/-/audio/calls/ConfCall2pm100709.mp3 Washington This afternoon on a press conference call with reporters, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) called out New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz In the ten seconds it took you to read this far, you could be scheduling a mammogram. By now, you could be teaching your daughter about breast self awareness. And in the thirty seconds it took you to read up to here, you could make sure your friend knows her family […]