(Washington, DC) — Millions of small businesses together power the American economy. During economic crisis, these businesses operate close to the margin, or don’t survive at all. But their innovation and entrepreneurship put them in the lead in helping our economy recover. For American small businesses, health care has been an unrelenting headache, with: small […]
(Washington, DC) — Vice President Biden went to Israel to underscore the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, to mark the beginning of the new round of proximity talks, and to make it abundantly clear that preventing a nuclear-armed Iran is one of our top priorities. Unfortunately, the announcement by the Israeli Interior Ministry of a […]
By STEVE ROTHAUS Two very different South Florida congresswomen — one a conservative Roman Catholic Republican born in Havana, the other a liberal Jewish Democrat originally from New York — will be honored Sunday in Miami for their passionate stands in support of gay rights. U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Miami, and Debbie Wasserman […]
The Fiscal Times By Michelle Hirsch After seven surgeries for breast cancer, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz thinks of herself as the poster girl for health care reform. There was a time when Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., stood full force with other liberals behind a health care overhaul plan that included a public insurance plan […]
Move by Republican Senator cut doctors’ Medicare reimbursements by 20% yesterday (Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz blasted Senate Republicans for delaying relief to millions of American families and blocking passage of emergency legislation that extends unemployment insurance, COBRA. The legislation also prevents a 20% cut in doctors’ Medicare reimbursement rates. The legislation passed […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — Like so many Americans today, our seniors in Florida are struggling. They are worried about the present and the future. I have spoken to many people at senior centers around my district, at town halls I’ve hosted, or even in line at the grocery store. Many of […]
Today I endorsed Dan Gelber to be our next Attorney General. When Dan Gelber came to the Florida Legislature we quickly knew he was the real deal. A battle-tested federal prosecutor, he immediately proved himself a person of uncommon passion and integrity. Dan and I have stood, shoulder to shoulder, fighting back some of the […]
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 […]