March 12, 2011 Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement following a terrorist attack that killed five Israelis in the West Bank: “I am saddened and appalled by the murder of five Israelis in their home in the West Bank. It is an even more heinous act to have murdered innocent children. This inexcusable […]
Japan Earthquake: Statement and Resources March 11, 2011 Rep. Wasserman Schultz made the following statement in the wake of the devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan and all those affected by the devastating earthquake and catastrophic tsunami that has ravaged Japan’s east coast. I offer […]
March 8, 2011 Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement in recognition of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, which falls within Women’s History Month: “Today, we recognize the 100th International Women’s Day, which falls during National Women’s History Month. It is an opportunity to pay tribute to the indelible contributions women have made […]
Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, said a two-thirds slicing of the national Port Security Grant Program would translate to a loss of $1.5 million for Port Everglades. Those grants are not used for day-to-day security, but pay for new projects and technology. Standing in the port in front of a foreign cargo ship, with heavy […]
Last week Congress spent hours debating a spending bill House Republicans put forward to continue funding the government. Right up until the final vote at 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning, they claimed it was in the name of deficit reduction. Unfortunately, it’s just the opposite when they pile on additional legislation that actually costs money. Aimlessly […]
February 23, 2011 Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement today after President Obama ordered the Department of Justice to stop defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act in federal courts: “I celebrate today’s decision by President Obama and Attorney General Holder to stop defending the unconstitutional ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ (DOMA) […]
February 19, 2011 Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz praised the Obama Administration on today’s Security Council veto and urged the Palestinians to recommit to the peace process: “Today, the Obama Administration once again demonstrated its strong support for Israel and its unwavering commitment to a lasting peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. By using our nation’s […]
“For the past two weeks the world has heard a truly momentous grassroots call for democracy from the streets and squares of Egypt. Today, with the resignation of President Mubarak, the voices of the people of Egypt were finally heeded. “As an important regional partner for the United States, it is vital that we work […]
A message from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz It’s been five weeks since the House Republican leadership convened the 112th Congress, and we’ve yet to see any legislation brought to the floor to spur job creation, as they promised. Instead, they spent ten hours this week talking about how Congress should perform oversight duties. Forgive me […]
Following Florida’s return of $1 million in health care funds Florida Democrats ask state “What’s Next?” Earlier this week Florida insurance commissioner Kevin McCarty announced that he was returning $1 million in federal grant money awarded to the state to help hold insurance companies accountable and make sure that the health care plans offered under […]