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 […]
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 […]