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 […]
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 […]