WASHINGTON – Earlier today President Obama laid out his deficit reduction plan. The following is a statement from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20): “President Obama’s plan for economic growth and reducing our country’s deficit lays out a blueprint for how we can create an environment where businesses can hire more workers, middle-class families can make […]
In recognition of the official end of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which has prohibited gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans from serving their country openly in the U.S. military, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Today, our nation adds another achievement in our promise to Americans that we are the land […]
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – This week Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) met with medical professionals and a prostate cancer survivor at Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami Beach to raise awareness of prostate cancer and raise awareness of the free screenings that are available to South Floridians. Prostate cancer is becoming the most commonly […]
Recently the President outlined his bold vision for job creation in America. The American Jobs Act he sent to Congress would immediately improve our economy and create jobs without adding a cent to the deficit. The bill cuts taxes for companies that hire new workers and cuts payroll taxes in half for employers, providing broad […]
The Democratic National Committee released the following statements today marking Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts today, September 15. Statement from DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “Today, we begin a month-long celebration of the millions of Hispanic Americans who, since the founding of America, have been a fundamental part of our society. Throughout our country’s history, […]
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement in honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001: “Ten years ago today, America was changed forever. As we think back over the last decade, we must also take time to remember all the innocent victims we lost that day, while also renewing […]
WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) expressed relief that the incident at the Israeli Embassy in Cairo has been resolved: “After a tense and worrisome night at the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, I am relieved that crisis has been averted and the Israelis have been safely evacuated. As Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged in his […]
FLORIDA – Gov. Rick Scott said yesterday that he would support drilling for oil in the Everglades. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “We need to be looking for ways to invest in clean energy innovations for the future, not talking about drilling for oil in the Everglades,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman […]
WASHINGTON – Following President Obama’s speech about creating American jobs this evening, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “Tonight we heard from our President about his vision for moving America forward. He described how the American Jobs Act will help make a difference right now to improve our economy and create jobs […]
WASHINGTON – Following President Obama’s speech about creating American jobs this evening, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “Tonight we heard from our President about his vision for moving America forward. He described how the American Jobs Act will help make a difference right now to improve our economy and create jobs -now- without […]