PLANTATION, Fla. – World War II veteran William “Bill” Kling passed away today. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “South Florida lost a hero today with the passing of Bill Kling. He was a devoted leader in the veterans community, from serving as the chairman of the Broward County Veterans Council for 27 […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to the shooting at a Sikh temple outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin: “This is a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the victims and their families and friends. We are all grateful for the brave law enforcement officers […]
One of the most important things I’ve worked on in my legislative career has been expanding affordable, quality health care to all Americans. It’s been two years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. Since then, the law has provided health insurance to millions more Americans, lowered health care costs, while also […]
WASHINGTON – Two of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s bills moved significantly closer to becoming law when they were passed by the House late last night. The Stopping Tax Offenders and Prosecuting Identity Theft Act (H.R. 4362) was introduced in April by U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21). The […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement on the passage of the House-Senate Agreement on Iran Sanctions: “The U.S. Congress has once again made it clear to the world: we are resolute in using all tools at our disposal to halt Iran’s nefarious nuclear ambitions. “This legislation, which AIPAC […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement about an important benefit for women’s health care in the Affordable Care Act law that starts today. “No Co-Pay Day marks a victory for women’s health care. Some 47 million women will now be able to get free preventative services which required a […]
By William E. Gibson, Washington Bureau WASHINGTON – Alarmed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the spread of child pornography and a rising tide of tax fraud, South Florida representatives are pushing legislation through the U.S. House this week to confront these challenges of special concern to their constituents. The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday […]
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Twenty health insurance companies are reimbursing Floridians more than $123 million because they didn’t spend enough money on actual medical care. These reimbursements are coming thanks to a rule in the Affordable Care Act that requires health insurers to spend at least 80 percent of consumers’ premiums on health services, with no […]
Aventura, Fla. – South Florida has been a hotbed for fraud for years, whether it’s Medicare fraud or identity theft. On Monday, July 30, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) hosted a senior fraud prevention seminar at Vi at Aventura with representatives from Senior Medicare Patrol and the Aventura Police Department. The safety fair educated […]
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement on President Obama’s signing of the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012: “This morning, President Barack Obama once again demonstrated his unwavering dedication to protecting and enhancing Israel’s security. The U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 strengthens Israel’s qualitative military […]