Davie, Fla. – The cost of attending college could soon be a lot more expensive for current students and incoming freshman. Interest rates for Stafford student loans are set to double to 6.8 percent on July 1 if Congress doesn’t act now. On Monday, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) hosted a press conference at Broward […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement in response to the news that Fatah and Hamas have announced plans for a unity government: “I am watching with caution and concern the recent announcement by Fatah and Hamas that they plan to form a Palestinian unity government. The United States would embrace such an arrangement […]
WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement marking Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut: “On this 64th anniversary of Israel’s independence, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Israel as your friends around the world celebrate Israel’s resilience, beauty, and strength. This is a time to commemorate and honor the rich […]
MIAMI – Today Vice President Joe Biden was in South Florida to tour a portion of Everglades National Park and talk about the Administration’s plans for funding restoration projects. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “I am pleased Vice President Biden is touring the Everglades today to underscore the Administration’s ongoing commitment to […]
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), who represents a district with one of the largest Holocaust survivor populations in the U.S., praised President Obama for his solemn devotion to Holocaust remembrance and his continued, unequivocal dedication to preventing atrocities around the world. The President toured the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum with survivor Elie […]
WESTON, Fla. – In honor of Earth Day today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “On Earth Day, we take time to reflect on our daily habits and how they effect our environment and those around us. Through small steps, we can make a large difference. From recycling our water and soda bottles […]
WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) made the following statement today recognizing Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, in honor of our nation’s Holocaust survivors: “On this solemn day, our country comes together with Israel and communities around the world to mourn the memory of the six million Jews and countless other victims who perished […]
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 […]