“Expanded drilling is a high-risk bet that Florida can’t afford” Washington, DC – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement related to the on-going oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico: “This spill is an example of the dangers posed by offshore oil drilling. I have consistently stood in opposition to the expansion […]
In Remarks to Zionist Organization of America, Rep. Wasserman Schultz Defends Israel, Pledges to Stand Against Iran Washington, DC – The relationship between Israel and the United States must remain strong and we must stand united against Iran, Rep. Wasserman Schultz stressed in remarks at the Congressional luncheon of the Zionist Organization of America. “One […]
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, April 26th, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) was appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Intelligence Oversight Panel. Born out of the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and created within the House Appropriations Committee the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel (“SIOP”) is a unique legislative entity […]
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 […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day Time to Remember That What We Do Makes a Difference Today, on Yom HaShoah, the 65th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps, we remember the millions of men, women, and children, who perished at the hands of the Nazis. We remember the six million Jews, among them 1.5 million […]
WASHINGTON — Florida Democrats have sent letters to President Barack Obama, protesting his plans to expand oil and gas drilling as close as 125 miles off Florida’s coast. U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Corrine Brown wrote to Obama Tuesday, asking for a meeting with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and presidential […]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today regarding proposals to expand drilling off of Florida’s coastline: “While I appreciate President Obama’s commitment to developing a comprehensive energy policy, I have a long history of opposing expanded drilling for oil and gas off of Florida’s coasts and remain opposed today. Ecologically, this exploration […]
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) condemned Senate Republicans for blocking a crucial extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This lapse affects thousands of homeowners across Florida who applied for new policies in the past few days or those who are up for renewal now. The program expired March 28. Lenders […]
By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz America’s “Greatest Generation” has truly seen the ups and downs of the last century. Through the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights era, and the Great Society, our seniors have faced hardships and worked to defend and build our nation. America’s seniors also understand the importance of the […]