Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is very pleased to announce that Erin Sprinkle has joined the DWS for Congress Campaign as our Florida Finance Director. Erin will be located full-time in South Florida. Erin was the Finance Director on two top-tier congressional races in Alabama and Louisiana during the 2008 cycle. In the 2006 cycle, she […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Wasserman Schultz voted today to make the single largest investment in aid to help students and families pay for college in history — and at no cost to taxpayers. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) (H.R. 3221) will expand access to an affordable college education for more American students, […]
Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board By Debbie Wasserman Schultz The voice on an old record is urging listeners to write members of Congress and ask them to oppose this legislation: “And if you don’t do this and if I don’t do it, one of these days you and I are going to spend our sunset years telling […]
September 11, 2009 (Washington, DC) — Today, Rep. Wasserman Schultz joined Americans in commemorating the tragic events of September 11, 2001, with a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Created by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the National Day of Service channels the powerful sense of unity, patriotism and shared purpose Americans felt […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — The voice on an old record is urging listeners to write members of Congress and ask them to oppose this legislation… “And if you don´t do this and if I don´t do it, one of these days you and I are going to spend our sunset years […]
By Scott Wyman U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, issued the following statement this morning about the death overnight of longtime Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy: “I was deeply saddened this morning when I learned of the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. Americans have lost a giant in public service, someone who was never too […]
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced today that she has secured nearly $40 million in federal funds for South Florida, helping to offset the fact that Floridians regularly pay more in federal taxes then they receive back in funded programs. The approved projects were included in appropriations bills which recently passed the House […]
THE REID REPORT Full list of Florida Netroots Award winners Congratulations to all who won, thanks to all who voted, including those of you who helped make The Reid Report this year’s winner for “Best National Blog,” and special shout-outs to my “blog sense,” Peter Schorsch, who took home five awards, including best local blog, and best […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz In this time of economic hardship, helping Americans is more important than ever. The people of the United States keep this country strong by participating in our economy and they deserve to have their rights protected—to feel safe in their purchases, loans, and mortgages. My colleagues in Congress and I […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — Every day, injured and sick Floridians worry about whether they will be able to get better—and whether they can afford to. Millions of Americans across the country wonder if they can even continue to pay for routine care to stay healthy and prevent disease before it starts. […]