By Anthony ManSun-Sentinel Fort Lauderdale – The new face of South Florida political power was on display Monday at a ceremonial swearing-in for several of Broward County’s members of Congress. And the power in 2007 looked a lot different than just five years ago. The representatives Broward voters have sent to Washington, D.C., are […]
By Jonathan E. KaplanThe Hill Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) will lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committees Frontline program, which is designed to help the most vulnerable Democrats win reelection. DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced the decision yesterday in a memorandum that also said Democrats would organize early to raise money and […]
American Chronicle Bill Is Designed to Lower Drug Costs For Thousands of South Florida Seniors and People with Disabilities. Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz voted to cut the cost of health care and improve access to medicines by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate with drug companies for […]
Washington, DC — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has been tapped to lead a House appropriations subcommittee — making her one of 12 influential House “cardinals.” The Broward Democrat will chair the House appropriations subcommittee that determines the funding level for the legislative branch. ‘I am honored by the confidence that my colleagues have shown […]
By John McArdleRoll Call A day after grabbing the reins of the newly revived House Appropriation subcommittee on the legislative branch, sophomore Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) defined the priorities of her chairmanship Friday: establishing increased accountability for the Capitol Visitor Center project and properly addressing the many deferred maintenance needs of Capitol Hill. […]
By LESLEY CLARK Miami Herald WASHINGTON – Ensconced in safe seats, Reps. Kendrick Meek and Debbie Wasserman Schultz campaigned hard last fall for fellow Democrats in hope of seizing control of Congress. Now that it has happened, the two South Floridians are in positions of considerable clout. Observers say that will help the state retain […]
(Washington, DC) — For the past two months Rep. Wasserman Schultz and Democrats in Congress have been fighting for an up or down vote on increasing the minimum wage. Now, after months of stalling, the House Republican Leadership has indicated that they might introduce legislation this weekend that on the face of it would raise the […]
(Washington, DC) — Parents across the country can sleep a little better tonight, knowing that violent sexual predators will soon be subject to civil confinement. Rep. Wasserman Schultz’s amendment to H.R. 4472, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act provides for the civil confinement of violent sexual predators. The amendment passed the House and the […]
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding the recent acts of aggression against Israel: “I am following the rapidly changing events in the Middle East with deep concern, and I want you to know that as your representative in Congress, I will always use my platform to help advance the prospects […]
(Miami Beach, FL) — A celebratory mood at the Jewish Museum of Florida marked the first public announcement of a national month recognizing the accomplishments of American Jews and the important role that members of the Jewish community have played in the development of American culture. Last Thursday, President Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American […]