Regarding Accepting Invitation for 60-Minute Debate on Sunday on CBS-4 “Jim DeFede has extended an invitation, which I have eagerly accepted, to appear on CBS-4’s Facing South Florida program this Sunday for a 60-minute debate with my opponent. Again, I look forward to the opportunity to discuss the issues important to the people of Florida’s […]
Wasserman Schultz praised for leadership by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, a leading national watchdog, in ensuring strong Social Security protections included in 2016 Democratic Party Platform WESTON, FL – With time running out on his increasingly desperate campaign, Tim Canova has turned to a last-ditch strategy of outright deception and […]
By Olivia Dimmer Sun Sentinel U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz called for cooperation between state and federal leaders to combat the Zika virus on Monday. She spoke with senior citizens at a town hall at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center in Pembroke Pines, about 20 miles north of the Zika hotbed near Wynwood, where […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in celebration of the 51stanniversary of Medicare and Medicaid: “Today we celebrate the 51st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. We celebrate 51 years of ensuring our senior citizens – who have sustained and strengthened our nation with their tireless work […]
Broward MPO to receive $11.4 million for its Regional Complete Streets Initiative Fort Lauderdale, FL – Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and the Democratic Members of the Broward County Congressional Delegation released the following statement announcing the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organizations’ (MPO) […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after at least three police officers were shot and killed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: “The loss of three Baton Rouge police officers is another deeply saddening and troubling moment for our nation. Every single day our men and women in […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court issued its opinion in United States v. Texas: “I am extremely frustrated and disappointed by the Supreme Court’s deadlocked decision in United States v. Texas, which will have devastating consequences for millions of children and families in […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after she introduced the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act: “For too long, sexual assault survivors have had to navigate a confusing patchwork of laws and regulations that have not done enough to help them access justice. They have had to fight […]
Florida lawmakers lead battle over post-Orlando gun controls Among the sit-in leaders was U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz from South Florida WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, head of the Democratic National Committee, fueled a fractious revolt Wednesday as she helped lead a sit-in over gun limits on the House of Representatives floor that threw Congress […]
Congresswoman Receives More Than 50 Key South Florida Labor Reelection Endorsements HOLLYWOOD, Fla – A group representing more than 50leading South Florida labor organizations today announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s reelection in Florida’s 23rdCongressional District. “I’m honored to receive such an outpouring of support from my brothers and sisters in the […]