DNC CHAIR DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ’S STATEMENT ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is tomorrow, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “Tomorrow we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of equality and civil rights who forged a path toward […]
Wasserman Schultz to serve as Ranking Member of Appropriations Subcommittee WASHINGTON – For the 113th Congress, the House Committee on Appropriations recommended U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) to serve as a ranking member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee (ranking member means the lead Democrat on the subcommittee). The Appropriations subcommittees determine the Congressional appropriations […]
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Miami Beach, Fla. – Starting in March, anyone who receives federal benefit checks will have to switch to direct deposit. These changes apply to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, Veterans Affairs (VA), Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management and Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of the Treasury is making these […]
WPLG LOCAL 10 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz held a meeting Friday with South Florida police chiefs, mayors, and others to discuss ways to curb rising gun violence. She called the roundtable in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. “We have a very complex problem that we cannot […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) was sworn in today to the 113th Congress. She released the following statement: “It is an honor and a privilege to continue representing South Florida. Throughout my twenty years in public office, I have learned so much from my wonderful constituents. We have a lot of work […]
WASHINGTON – Last night the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to make tax cuts for the middle class permanent, extend critical tax credits for working families, and avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), who voted in favor of the legislation, released the following statement: “Last night we worked together to […]
WASHINGTON – Earlier today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs health clinic located at 9800 West Commercial Boulevard, in the city of Sunrise, Florida, as the “William ‘Bill’ Kling” VA Clinic.” The entire Florida House Delegation joined Wasserman Schultz on H.R. 6443 to honor a beloved […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.: “My heart breaks for the countless parents, families, friends, and everyone affected by today’s tragedy in the Newtown community. This is a parent’s worst nightmare that they would send their child […]
WASHINGTON – Earlier today the U.S. Department of Education announced that the School Board of Miami-Dade County will be awarded $30 million as part of the Race to the Top competition. Miami-Dade was the biggest district of the 16 applicants that were awarded over $400 million to go toward classroom innovation and improving student achievement. […]