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Governor stated in April that cuts would not occur, now they are “Today we learned that four cyber-crimes advocates have been taken off the front lines of fighting child sex-predators because of budget cuts by Governor Scott,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20).  “Florida’s Child Predator Cybercrime Unit has been one of the best units […]

By Lesley Clark – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz took the helm of the national Democratic party Wednesday, pledging to “work every single day” to re-elect President Barack Obama and Democrats up and down the ballot. “We must trumpet President Obama’s agenda from the rooftops,” said Wasserman Schultz, 44, who becomes the fourth female DNC chair […]

Posted by Joshua Cohen on Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 4:06 PM Moments ago, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was elected to be chair of the Democratic National Committee. Adding this new position to her distinguished resume, Rep. Wasserman Schultz joins President Obama at the helm of the Democratic Party and formalizes her role as a […]

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 29, 2011 JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2011 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION   Since before our Nation’s founding, America’s shores have been a safe harbor for people seeking shelter, hope, […]

Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Earth Day: “Forty-one years ago, twenty million Americans participated in the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970.  While much has been done to improve the environment since the first Earth Day, 2011 brings reasons for significant pessimism and optimism on the environmental front. “Optimistically, the […]

“Equal pay is not simply a women’s issue – it is an American issue. “In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, stating, “It is a first step. It affirms our determination that when women enter the labor force they will find equality in their pay envelopes.” Forty eight years […]

“Yesterday I was asked by President Obama to play an expanded role in helping him to move our nation forward and win the future. “I am honored that through this expanded role I will be able to work with the President to create jobs, improve our economy, strengthen our children’s education, and increase opportunity for […]

For Immediate Release Date: April 5, 2011 Washington, DC – Today, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine resigned his role at the DNC to run for the Senate in Virginia.  Following his resignation, Vice President Biden announced in an email to DNC members that President Obama has tapped Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as his choice to serve as […]

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement today on the passing of Geraldine Ferraro: Today America lost a great woman and a true trailblazer. Traditional gender roles were shattered when, in 1984, then Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro was picked to be the Vice-Presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.  Mothers called their daughters and people stopped […]

Q: What do educating kids, national security, seniors and jobs have in common? A: They’re all victims of the 2011 Budget passed by House Republicans. During the past month, I have met with people throughout South Florida who are deeply concerned about our community, our safety and our future. A few weeks ago, I listened […]