Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in honor of National Cancer Survivors Day: “As a breast cancer survivor, there are few days on the calendar that fill me with more hope and resolve than National Cancer Survivors Day. This is a day to share inspiration, love and […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its proposed rules related to small-dollar lending: “As a strong supporter and partner of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Congress, I stand with the CFPB in its efforts to protect Americans from […]
Pembroke Pines, FL– U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of Gun Violence Awareness Day: “Today marks what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 19th birthday. She marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade, and tragically lost her life to gun violence one week later. On Gun Violence Awareness Day, […]
President Barack Obama chats with DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz on April 22, 2015. | Getty By HANNA TRUDO Speaking at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Miami on Friday, President Barack Obama expressed his support for his party’s embattled chairwoman — Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “She’s had my back, I want to make […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of the official start of Hurricane season on June 1: “It has now been nearly 11 years since a major hurricane made landfall in Florida, and while our community has been fortunate, our luck won’t last forever. Taking […]
DAVIE, FLA. – Citing her work to help create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, former Congressman Barney Frank today gave his wholehearted endorsement to Debbie Wasserman Schultz in her campaign for reelection to Congress. In 2010, Congressman Frank was the architect of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Congress passed this landmark […]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has been a consistent and reliable leader and voice on issues of importance to African Americans and all Americans. As a Member of Congress, she has supported the Congressional Black Caucus’ agenda on issues such as voting rights, HBCU funding, fair sentencing guidelines, affordable housing, creating opportunities for minority-owned businesses, and lifting […]
Petition Drive Demonstrates Overwhelming Support in District WESTON, Fla. – Citing an impressive outpouring of support from voters in Florida’s 23rd district, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Weston, today announced she has received the necessary validated signatures to qualify for reelection by petition. “I’m running for reelection so I can continue to fight for hard-working […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of National Small Business Week, which is May 1 – 7: “This week, I am thrilled to celebrate National Small Business Week, which honors hardworking women and men and their small businesses all around our nation. “I’m proud […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in observance of Jewish American Heritage Month, which is proclaimed annually in May by the President of the United States: “This May, our nation marks the tenth anniversary of Jewish American Heritage Month. JAHM is an opportunity for all Americans to […]