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 Federal, State and Local Officials Discuss Region’s Preparedness PLANTATION, FLA. – Hurricane season starts June 1, which means it’s that time of year again to stock up on essential supplies and develop a plan of action in the event a storm looks like it’s headed to South Florida.  On Friday May 25, U.S. Reps. Debbie […]

As summer kicks off, Rep. Wasserman Schultz encourages pool safety WESTON, Fla. – As the official start of summer begins this weekend, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) is encouraging parents to review pool safety tips before taking the family swimming. “As we head into Memorial Day weekend and families get ready to take their […]

WESTON, Fla. – Early Tuesday morning the first private spacecraft headed to dock at the International Space Station launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement: “This morning we ushered in a new chapter of American Space exploration with the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the […]

Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Hoyer, Hastings and Deutch highlight the importance of making and selling products in the U.S. Sunrise, Fla – America’s manufacturing sector has played a major role in supporting our economy and helping to create a strong middle class. For years, the manufacturing industry has been synonymous with secure, well-paying, middle-class jobs. But […]

By Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel SUNRISE — Scores of industrial-size rolls of bubble wrap, miles of packing tape and more than 5 million cardboard boxes fill A&M Tape & Packaging, and on Monday they became the symbol of a potent political issue: American manufacturing jobs. Started in 1977 with four employees, A&M is a success […]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz praises the passage of H.Res 568 and Secretary Panetta’s announcement of additional funding for the Iron Dome WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) praised two great achievements for Israel’s security and American foreign policy priorities: “I applaud two significant developments today that strengthen Israel’s security: the passage of H.Res […]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz praises the passage of H.Res 568 and Secretary Panetta’s announcement of additional funding for the Iron Dome WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) praised two great achievements for Israel’s security and American foreign policy priorities: “I applaud two significant developments today that strengthen Israel’s security: the passage of H.Res […]

The battle to prevent child drownings in Broward County has received a big boost from a local philanthropist — and continued attention from one of its better-known politicians. The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation announced Monday that it will be donating $500,000 toward swimming lessons in Broward County over the next three years, with preference toward children 9 and […]

WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today after President Obama declared his support for marriage equality: “Today, we take a historic step forward in the decades-long march for civil rights. With President Obama’s statements, LGBT Americans in South Florida and throughout the nation can confidently look to a future in […]

WASHINGTON – Today Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18) introduced a resolution in honor of Hadassah’s Centennial and released the following statement: “As the largest Jewish organization in America, and one of the largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world, Hadassah has truly lived up to its biblical mission of Aruchat Bat […]