WASHINGTON– Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address Tuesday night: “The President shared his blueprint for putting our country back on the path toward prosperity,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “He laid out a plan for an economy that’s built to last – an […]
WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement on the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade: “Today we mark an incredible milestone – 39 years since the Supreme Court of the United States guaranteed the women of this country the right to make their own reproductive health decisions. As a woman, mother, daughter, […]
WASHINGTON – Earlier today at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, the President announced his executive order that calls for a strategic effort to improve job growth and make the United States the world’s top travel and tourism destination. “This is wonderful news for Florida,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20). “The President’s plan will […]
Women’s health was a big focus this month since it’s National Cervical Health Awareness Month and National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month. January also marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that affirmed a woman’s right to choose as a fundamental freedom. In an effort to raise awareness about National Cervical Health […]
Washington – Jan. 8 marks the one-year anniversary of the terrible shooting in Tucson, Arizona that killed six Americans and wounded 13 others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “On January 8th in Tucson, Arizona, tragedy struck this country in a shooting that shocked our nation and tore […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Many Americans think human trafficking is something that occurs in third world countries. But right here in the United States, one person is sold into human trafficking every ten minutes. In fact it’s estimated that between 100,000 and 300,000 children in the U.S. are at risk for sex trafficking every year. […]
House leadership, knowing they lack the votes, block up or down vote, dooming payroll tax cut extension for middle class Americans WASHINGTON – In response to House Republican leaders refusing to even vote on a payroll tax cut for the middle class, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “It’s disappointing that my […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz discussed federal regulations that have made toys safer Hollywood, Fla. – Over the next week, children all over South Florida will be opening up their presents. Thanks to the passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 4040), parents can rest assured that the toys they give their children […]
As the year draws to a close and we look back at all that 2011 brought us, there is much to be thankful for this year, despite some of the challenges we’ve faced. To start off with a significant accomplishment, a report released in December shows that an additional 2.5 million young people now have […]
WASHINGTON – In honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “Today we pause to reflect on the events that took place at the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Each Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we salute the brave Americans of the “Greatest […]