THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 29, 2011 JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2011 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since before our Nation’s founding, America’s shores have been a safe harbor for people seeking shelter, hope, […]
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement on Earth Day: “Forty-one years ago, twenty million Americans participated in the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. While much has been done to improve the environment since the first Earth Day, 2011 brings reasons for significant pessimism and optimism on the environmental front. “Optimistically, the […]
“Equal pay is not simply a women’s issue – it is an American issue. “In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, stating, “It is a first step. It affirms our determination that when women enter the labor force they will find equality in their pay envelopes.” Forty eight years […]
“Yesterday I was asked by President Obama to play an expanded role in helping him to move our nation forward and win the future. “I am honored that through this expanded role I will be able to work with the President to create jobs, improve our economy, strengthen our children’s education, and increase opportunity for […]
For Immediate Release Date: April 5, 2011 Washington, DC – Today, DNC Chairman Tim Kaine resigned his role at the DNC to run for the Senate in Virginia. Following his resignation, Vice President Biden announced in an email to DNC members that President Obama has tapped Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz as his choice to serve as […]
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement today on the passing of Geraldine Ferraro: Today America lost a great woman and a true trailblazer. Traditional gender roles were shattered when, in 1984, then Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro was picked to be the Vice-Presidential nominee for the Democratic Party. Mothers called their daughters and people stopped […]
Q: What do educating kids, national security, seniors and jobs have in common? A: They’re all victims of the 2011 Budget passed by House Republicans. During the past month, I have met with people throughout South Florida who are deeply concerned about our community, our safety and our future. A few weeks ago, I listened […]
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 […]