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May 21, 2010

Lawmakers warn bigger threat may come from oil lurking beneath the surface – Ask White House for immediate tracking effort

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the administration grapples with exactly how much oil is flowing into the sea from the downed Deepwater Horizon rig, two other major questions need to be answered quickly, says U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and other lawmakers in Florida’s congressional delegation. “It is deeply disturbing that oil is [...]

May 14, 2010

May Is Jewish American Heritage Month

By Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz This May marks the United States’ fifth annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions Jewish Americans have made and continue to make in American culture and society. As South Floridians, we should take great pride in the fact that the inspiration [...]

May 11, 2010

They Have No Shame

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 [...]

May 3, 2010

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month

(Washington, DC) – This May marks the United States’ fifth annual celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions Jewish Americans have made and continue to make in American culture and society. “The foundation of our country is built upon the strengths of our unique cultures and backgrounds,” [...]