(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced that she secured $9.7 million in federal funds for South Florida, helping to offset the fact that Floridians regularly pay more into the federal treasury than they receive back in funded programs. The approved projects were included in appropriations bills which recently passed the House and Senate […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz For the last several months our economy has been hit by a perfect storm. We’ve seen the cost of gas skyrocket to around $4 a gallon. Prices are up at your local grocery store. Then, the middle of September saw the collapse of some of our nation’s oldest banks, investment […]
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations’ Legislative Branch Subcommittee and Vice Chair of the House LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement in response to U.S. District Court Judge James Robinson’s Friday decision in Schroer v. Billington. He ruled that Diane Schroer was discriminated against by the Library […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — Although I am very proud to represent South Florida in Congress, the job I am most proud of – the job closest to my heart – is being a mother to my 9-year-old twins and my 5-year-old daughter. That’s why, in Washington, I have no higher priority […]
Time.comBy: Jay Newton-Small Overkill is not a word in Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s vocabulary: applying for her first job out of grad school, Wasserman Schultz sent out more than 500 resumes. Florida state representative Peter Deutsch was so impressed, he not only hired her but also persuaded her to run for his seat four years later. […]
Citing hardship to women during the economic slump, they argue for legislation to strengthen protections against wage bias. CSMonitor.com By: Gail Russell Chadddock Denver – As Democrats take up the economy on Day 2 of their national convention, key women legislators are gearing up to pass landmark legislation to crack down on wage discrimination. […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Washington, DC) — With only a couple of weeks left before school starts many families will be spending time around the pool. Whether you are a Mom, Dad, or Grandparent, it’s important that you know how to keep your kids safe around the pool. Every year, on average, 300 children […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has backed the most comprehensive response yet to the American mortgage crisis. The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act will help families keep their homes, aid local communities hit hard by the foreclosure crisis, and strengthen the economy and financial markets. The bill was passed Wednesday in […]
(Washington, DC) — This week, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) enthusiastically supported a resolution acknowledging Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Caribbean-American Heritage Month is held in June across the United States to celebrate the contributions made to this country by people of Caribbean descent. “Throughout U.S. history, Caribbean Americans have served our country and contributed to the […]
I was driving with my daughter when I saw the gas gauge on my minivan getting close to E. I dreaded pulling into the gas station with gas prices over $4 a gallon. Like all Floridians, I find it hard to pay nearly $80 for something that just recently cost me $40. Earlier this week, […]