Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Campaign at Home Ally Mutnick Local Democrats in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District say Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has nothing to fear in her primary, despite her challenger’s eye-popping fundraising haul. Nova Southeastern University law professor Tim Canova, a first-time candidate, shocked the party this week when he announced that he had raised […]
Weston, Fla. – The Debbie Wasserman Schultz for Congress campaign announced today that President Barack Obama has endorsed her reelection. President Obama said: “Debbie has been a strong, progressive leader in Congress and a hardworking, committed Chair of our national Party since I proudly nominated her to the role in 2011. “She always stands up […]
Pembroke Pines, FL – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23); Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of Florida Planned Parenthood Affiliates; and Jessica González-Rojas, Executive Director of National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. issued the following statement today after Governor Scott signed H.B. 1411 into law: “Rick Scott just showed once and for all just how extreme […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today in celebration of the six-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act: “Six years year ago, President Obama and Congressional Democrats came together to pass the Affordable Care Act, a landmark law that has helped 20 million Americans get access to […]
FL-23 Women’s History Month: Lainie Jones I would like to continue the celebration of Women’s History Month by acknowledging another incredible woman from Florida’s 23rd District. Lainie Jones is a five-time cancer survivor who has been fighting for her life since she was a baby. At just 18 months old, she was diagnosed with adrenal […]
ROLL CALL The Cancer Caucus The personal stories shaping the new fight for the cure By Lindsey McPherson Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s loss of his son Beau drives him as he leads the national “moonshot” effort to cure cancer, but he’s far from the only policymaker whose experience with […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after House Republicans passed a resolution which opposes President Obama’s executive actions on immigration: “House Republicans doubled down on their failed strategy of obstructing and opposing President Obama’s every move – this time by formally opposing executive actions which would benefit […]
Next week, our nation celebrates the six-year anniversary of President Obama’s historic law, the Affordable Care Act.I was proud to cosponsor and vote for the Affordable Care Act, and I’m even prouder that nearly 20 million Americans have received access to quality, affordable health insurance through it. Florida is leading the nation in sign-ups, and […]
FL-23 Women’s History Month: Kathy Fernandez Rundle In continuation of Women’s History Month, this Friday I would like to highlight another accomplished woman from Florida’s 23rd District. Kathy Fernandez Rundle is the first female Hispanic State Attorney in the state of Florida and has served as State Attorney of Miami-Dade County since 1993. Prior to […]
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after Iran test-fired ballistic missiles: “Yesterday, Iran test-fired ballistic missiles, allegedly with the phrase “Israel must be wiped out” inscribed on them. Coupled with other recent missile tests and ongoing support of terrorist actors, these actions clearly show that Iran continues […]