(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding the recent acts of aggression against Israel: “I am following the rapidly changing events in the Middle East with deep concern, and I want you to know that as your representative in Congress, I will always use my platform to help advance the prospects […]
(Miami Beach, FL) — A celebratory mood at the Jewish Museum of Florida marked the first public announcement of a national month recognizing the accomplishments of American Jews and the important role that members of the Jewish community have played in the development of American culture. Last Thursday, President Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American […]
(Washington, DC) — The Life Insurance Fairness for Travelers Act (“LIFT,” H.R. 3639) reached a major milestone yesterday as key provisions of the legislation were included in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision Act of 2005 (“TRIA,” H.R. 4314), which passed out of the House Financial Services Committee by a 64-3 vote. The acceptance of these […]
(Washington, DC) — The Forward, a nationally recognized American Jewish newspaper established in 1897, has named Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as one of the 50 most influential leaders in the American Jewish community for 2005. This year’s list features such prominent figures as the President of American Jewish World Service Ruth Messinger, Republican National Committee […]