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 […]
Recently the President outlined his bold vision for job creation in America. The American Jobs Act he sent to Congress would immediately improve our economy and create jobs without adding a cent to the deficit. The bill cuts taxes for companies that hire new workers and cuts payroll taxes in half for employers, providing broad […]
WASHINGTON – Following President Obama’s speech about creating American jobs this evening, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “Tonight we heard from our President about his vision for moving America forward. He described how the American Jobs Act will help make a difference right now to improve our economy and create jobs […]
WASHINGTON – Following President Obama’s speech about creating American jobs this evening, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “Tonight we heard from our President about his vision for moving America forward. He described how the American Jobs Act will help make a difference right now to improve our economy and create jobs -now- without […]
In recognition of Labor Day, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “This Labor Day we honor and remember American workers, who have always been the foundation of America’s economic success. We thank working Americans of the past and present for their hard work, perseverance and dedication to their families, communities and America. […]
Rep. Wasserman Schultz highlights local business expansion over the past year NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – Local job growth and business expansion is happening right here in South Florida and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) took time recently to get a closer look at how small businesses are boosting the economy and hiring more employees thanks […]
In response to RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, the head of the national Republican Party, saying on ABC’s Topline today that the August 2nd debt limit deadline is “not the end of the world,” DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: Chairman Priebus is not the first Republican to suggest that it would be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]