Representatives introduce bill that would protect tax payers WASHINGTON – Imagine going to file your tax return, only to discover someone else has already filed it and received your tax refund check. According to the Internal Revenue Service, last year alone more than 850,000 tax returns and $5.8 billion were associated with fraudulent tax refunds […]
U.S. Rep. Wasserman Schultz to introduce new tax-ID theft bill By Donna Gehrke-White, Sun Sentinel The Broward Sheriff’s Office has been swamped with an “escalating epidemic” of identities being stolen and used to file bogus tax returns before taxpayers could file legitimate returns. BSO Sgt. Jay Leiner said his economic crimes unit has been deluged […]
By Anthony Man Most of the attention that U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, gets these days is because of her role as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, a job that puts her frequently on TV advocating for the party and President Barack Obama. Wasserman Schultz said Wednesday that in no way lessens her […]
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, Paul Ryan (R-WI), made the following statement regarding our nation’s military leaders at a forum held by the National Journal: “We don’t think the Generals are giving us their true advice. We don’t think the generals believe their budget is really the right budget.” […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz met Monday with a small business owner to talk about how the Affordable Care Act has benefitted her employees Pembroke Pines, Fla. – The game-changing health care law, the Affordable Health Care Act, passed by Congress and signed by the President two years ago, marks a historic shift in our country. This […]
WESTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement today about Trayvon Martin, who was killed last month in Sanford, Fla.: “Trayvon Martin’s death is a tragedy and that has rightly spurred a national conversation and calls to action. “This case is further evidence that Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground Law,’ which passed in 2005, needs […]
WESTON, Fla. – In honor of the two year anniversary of the Affordable Health Care Act, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “This game-changing health care law, the Affordable Health Care Act, passed by Congress and signed by the President two years ago, marks a historic shift in […]
Congresswomen hosted bipartisan panel to discuss how to pave the way for a new generation of women. WASHINGTON – At a time when polarization is leading many of the headlines in Washington, it is more important than ever to discuss how women’s voices can alter the tone of a conversation. How do we make sure […]
WASHINGTON – As the House Budget Committee began debate today on the Republican budget proposal for 2013, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) introduced an amendment to prevent cuts that would be detrimental to seniors across the country. “My amendment would stop the Republican’s proposed reckless and shameful cuts for seniors in nursing homes,” said Rep. […]
WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement in response to the latest Republican budget proposal for 2013: “Our nation’s budget is a reflection of what we value as a country, what kind of future we want to build for our children, whether we honor our commitment to our veterans, and what […]