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 […]
(Washington, DC) – Today, in a unanimous show of support, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a House Resolution sponsored by Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) to designate the last week of September as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and the last Wednesday of the month as National Previvor Day. “Of all the […]
Members of the media beat members of Congress at softball Wednesday night, at the 2nd annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game. The game was played at Guy Mason Park in the Glover Park neighborhood, and it was packed with political heavyweights. Biggest VIP? Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who came early on and stayed in the […]
I could hardly believe what I was reading. A recent story from Reuters News reported in disturbing detail that the nation’s largest health insurance company is singling out breast cancer patients and dropping their coverage: They had no idea that WellPoint was using a computer algorithm that automatically targeted them and every other policyholder recently […]
Equal pay is not simply a women’s issue – it is an American issue. When women earn more, families earn more. Today, on Equal Pay Day, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, stating, “It is a first step. It […]
(Washington, DC) — Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) this week celebrated the passage of important breast cancer provisions included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590 – the health reform legislation). The new health care laws will save lives, money, and extends the life of Medicare. The breast cancer provision in the […]
The Fiscal Times By Michelle Hirsch After seven surgeries for breast cancer, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz thinks of herself as the poster girl for health care reform. There was a time when Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., stood full force with other liberals behind a health care overhaul plan that included a public insurance plan […]
By Annie Groer When Mr. Smith went to Washington, he was single and childless. For others who’ve had to leave a family behind, D.C. life can be lonely. But these three congresswomen found a smart way to stay sane: They moved in together. Includes an exclusive Web extra — The Roommates Next Door We’ve […]
(Washington, DC) – Rep. Wasserman Schultz today commended the progress achieved in the first year of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. The law is an important part of this Congress’ pledge to fight for middle-class families and rebuild our economy in a way that gives every American the chance to succeed. Today […]