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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today is Women’s Equality Day, the anniversary of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which gave women the right to vote. In recognition of that occasion, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz issued the following statement: “Today is Women’s Equality Day, commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. This was […]
Today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement about new preventive women’s health care services as part of the Affordable Care Act: “I am so pleased that the Administration has adopted these historic and wide-ranging services from the Institute of Medicine recommendations,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20). “Now women will receive preventive health […]
“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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]