SUN SENTINEL By Ihosvani Rodriguez OAKLAND PARK – A group of South Florida gun rights advocates said they are in favor of universal background checks for all gun buyers and agreed there is enough common ground between all sides of the gun control debate to establish some new reforms. The group of nine men, led […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz on National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease. WESTON, Fla. – February is American Heart Month, and today is the 10th annual National Wear Red Day. American Heart Association, along with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of the importance […]
WASHINGTON – In recognition of Black History Month, which begins today, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “As we mark the celebration of Black History Month and honor the many contributions that African Americans have made to our country over the years, it is important to recognize how far we have come, […]
Palm Beach Post By Andrew Abramson WEST PALM BEACH — Fresh off President Barack Obama’s second inaugural speech, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Friday echoed Obama’s themes of gun control, equality for gays and lesbians, immigration reform and climate change prevention at The Forum Club. “In every corner of America, from Boca […]
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey announced that the military would lift its longtime ban on women serving in combat roles, opening tens of thousands of jobs to female troops. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: “Today’s announcement from the Pentagon honors […]
WASHINGTON – Today the Violence Against Women Act was reintroduced in the 113th Congress. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), who is an original co-sponsor, released the following statement: “I’m proud to stand with my fellow House Democrats as we introduce the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. With the help of a bipartisan […]
“Today is a great day for Florida Democrats. I congratulate Allison Tant on her decisive election as the new Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Alan Clendenin on his election as Vice Chair, and all of the new and returning officers and DNC members. Our leadership is comprised of dedicated Florida Democrats who will build […]
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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