Washington, DC – After Senate Republicans rejected a bill to extend unemployment insurance, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Today, Republicans failed to extend a lifeline for Americans who are working to find jobs. These are Americans with skills, a desire to work, and in many cases, a family to support. Unemployment […]
Washington, DC – After today’s vote in the Senate advanced a measure to extend unemployment insurance for Americans who are still looking for work, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Thanks to the leadership of Senate Democrats, we’ve taken the first step to restoring crucial benefits to millions of Americans who are […]
Washington DC – As unemployment insurance benefits expire today for millions of Americans, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Today, because of Republicans’ refusal to act, approximately 1.3 million American workers will lose crucial unemployment insurance benefits. These benefits provide critical support to the economy and to millions of Americans who have […]
SUN-SENTINEL OPED By Debbie Wasserman Schultz When Rick Scott took office in 2011, Floridians had serious doubts about their new governor and as it turned out, those concerns were well founded. His first two years were marked by massive education cuts, restrictions on women’s health care, and big taxpayer giveaways. It quickly became clear that […]
Washington DC – On the one year anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “It’s been a year since we first heard the news that there was a gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. By the end of the day, 20 […]
Huffington Post Blog By Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz No one plans for the day when your doctor tells you, “You have cancer.” I’ll never forget six years ago — on December 7, 2007 — when it happened to me. My life and my heart were full — a wonderful husband, three great children, a fantastic […]
Washington, DC – World AIDS Day is December 1. In recognition, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Today, communities across the globe come together to recognize World AIDS Day. We stand with those living with HIV/AIDS, honor those we’ve lost and recommit ourselves to the fight. “Under President Obama’s leadership, America has […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of an interim deal with Iran: “I commend President Obama, Secretary Kerry, Under Secretary Sherman and their team for the tremendous amount of work they put into these negotiations. This agreement provides a framework to stop the development of […]
Washington, DC – Today Democratic Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Nita Lowey (NY-17), Eliot Engel (NY-16) and Republicans Reps. Richard Hanna (NY-22) and Chris Gibson (NY-19) introduced H.R. 3571 International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA). “We know that one in three women will experience abuse in her lifetime, meaning -shockingly- that one […]
The Miami Herald Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz are traveling to Panama to discuss the expansion of the Panama Canal. Schultz has advocated expanding Port Everglades and the Port of Miami, saying they play a crucial role in South Florida’s economy. Republican Gov. Rick Scott has also rallied around Florida […]