Washington, D.C. – Following tonight’s vote in the U.S. Senate on the American Jobs Act, in which Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the President’s bipartisan bill to create jobs, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Tonight, the United States Senate had an opportunity to move the American Jobs Act forward. This bill […]
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement recognizing Yom Kippur, which begins today at sundown. “Tonight, Jewish families across America and around the world will begin their observance of Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the year for the Jewish community. Yom Kippur is a holy day of fasting, prayer and atonement—but […]
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz today released the following statement recognizing October as LGBT History Month: “LGBT History Month provides us with an important opportunity to recognize the many incredible achievements, contributions, sacrifices, and triumphs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans over the years. It is a month-long tribute to the great history of […]
WASHINGTON – Today Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement in response to Republicans launching an investigation of Planned Parenthood: “I was deeply disturbed to learn of the burdensome and politically motivated, big-government investigation of Planned Parenthood, a trusted non-profit health care provider that provides essential health care services — including life-saving cancer […]
WASHINGTON – Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) conducted a vote to re-examine whether or not the definition of an unblockable drain should more accurately reflect the original intent of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. In April 2010, the CPSC determined that pools with a single main drain were not […]
When Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head nearly a year ago, few thought she would survive. But with the help of two unwavering friends who never stopped believing in her, she did. Here, an inspiring story of three women who are rewriting Washington’s boys’-club rules. By Sheila Weller On a Saturday afternoon […]
Tonight marks the beginning of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah. In recognition of that occasion, Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “On this eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we celebrate and reflect on how far we have come as a nation. During the past year, we have […]
WASHINGTON – President Obama recently signed into law the America Invents Act (H.R. 1249), which included an important provision sponsored by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) for a study on patient access to genetic tests. Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz’s part of the bill, based upon her legislation H.R. 2276, requires the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office […]
President Obama spoke earlier today to the United Nations regarding the safety and security of Israel and his commitment to peace WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) praised President Obama’s enduring, unequivocal support for our ally Israel and a vision for a peaceful world. “Once again, President Obama stood on the world stage […]
“Today my heart rejoices not only for the gay and lesbian Americans already serving in our armed forces, but also for every young man and woman who dreams about becoming a service member dedicated to keeping America safe from harm,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20). “For too long, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell has forced […]