H.R. 3, “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act” No matter how you look at it, rape is rape. This week, I spoke out against H.R. 3, the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.” This latest anti-abortion measure presented by Republicans redefines rape, essentially stating that unless the victim physically fought her attacker, the act was […]
THE RAW STORY WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on Monday tore into House Republicans for proposing legislation that would limit access to abortion coverage for some rape victims. The Florida Democrat, a rising star in her party and vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, is a leading voice on women’s issues. And […]
“I am sickened by the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, her staff, and others today in Arizona. “Gabby is one of my closest friends and my thoughts and prayers are with Mark, Gabby’s parents, and their family as they struggle to get through this unimaginable tragedy. I pray for her full recovery and the recovery […]
House Republicans break commitment of “openness”in their first order of business Washington, D.C.—Today, following the House of Representatives vote to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) reiterated her testimony of last evening given before the House Rules Committee about the impact repeal would have on America’s working families […]
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the expanded role of the Vice Chairs of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 112th Congress, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Congressman Henry Cuellar of Texas. Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Cuellar will be communicating with our Members and with the press on […]
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel Names DCCC National Chairs for the 2012 Cycle Off to a fast start for the 2011-2012 cycle, Chairman Steve Israel today named the DCCC’s five National Chairs: Congressman Joe Crowley (NY) will serve as the DCCC National Chair for Finance; Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL) will serve as […]
By Anthony Man On the eve of the Democratic Party’s handing over control of the U.S. House to the Republicans, outgoing Speaker (and incoming Minority Leader) Nancy Pelosi said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, will have a leading role in communiciating the party’s priorities. Those priorities, according to a statement from Pelosi’s Office: “job […]
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz was appointed to two senior positions in the U.S. House Democratic leadership. In the 112th Congress Rep. Wasserman Schultz will serve as a Vice Chair of the Minority’s Steering and Policy Committee, a promotion from her prior role as a member of the committee. She was also appointed to continue […]
Seeks to ensure survivors’ specific needs are met in their remaining years (Washington, DC) –Today, a resolution introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), passed the House of Representatives unanimously. The resolution, H. Con Res 323, seeks to ensure that Holocaust survivors live with dignity, comfort and security. More than 120,000 Holocaust survivors are living in […]
“A smart common sense approach” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding today’s announcement by President Obama that the Eastern Gulf will not be considered for drilling through 2017: “Today’s announcement that the Obama administration is removing the Eastern Gulf from consideration for potential oil and gas drilling through 2017 is welcome news […]