WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to Congress this evening, in which he detailed his vision and recommendations for how we can strengthen our economy and create jobs and educational opportunities for all Americans. In the audience at the Capitol this evening was Martin West, a South Florida constituent […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) has invited South Florida constituent Martin West to be her guest to President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Jan. 28. West and his wife Melinda are small business owners in South Florida who are benefiting from the reforms of the Affordable Care Act. In […]
Huffington Post By Debbie Wasserman Schultz A raise of the federal minimum wage is one of those common-sense proposals that is both good for the economy and good for the country. Considering there has not been an increase since July 2009, workers who depend on these wages have been losing income to inflation for over […]
Washington, DC – On the anniversary of Roe v Wade and ahead of today’s Republican National Committee meeting, where the GOP will double down on their extreme positions on women’s health, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “During the 2012 elections, Republicans made restricting women’s access to health care one of their […]
LWashington, DC – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “This is the day we devote to solemn remembrance of the man whose words and actions struck a chord in the conscience of our nation. Dr. King dared to dream of a more equal America, […]
Washington, DC – After Senate Republicans rejected a bill to extend unemployment insurance, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Today, Republicans failed to extend a lifeline for Americans who are working to find jobs. These are Americans with skills, a desire to work, and in many cases, a family to support. Unemployment […]
Washington, DC – After today’s vote in the Senate advanced a measure to extend unemployment insurance for Americans who are still looking for work, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Thanks to the leadership of Senate Democrats, we’ve taken the first step to restoring crucial benefits to millions of Americans who are […]