Debbie Wasserman Schultz Her position as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee has brought Florida congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz plenty of attention, some for better and some for worse. She was in the national spotlight chairing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and took center stage at one of the convention’s most moving moments, when […]
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement honoring Veterans Day: “Today, we honor the incredible bravery of all of America’s veterans, who have sacrificed so much to protect the rights and freedoms that define who we are as a nation. Their courage and sacrifice know no bounds, and for that we owe them […]
Thank you to all my volunteers, supporters and constituents for your hard work, dedication and most importantly, your vote. It’s because of you that I can continue to fight for South Florida’s families. Because of all of you, we’re able to celebrate victory. I’m honored and humbled that you’re in my corner and have my […]
Sun-Sentinel By Heather Carney, Sun Sentinel South Florida voters returned three prominent Democratic incumbents to the U.S. House on Tuesday. District 20 Democrat Alcee Hastings, 72, retained his seat with a wide margin. He defeated Randall Terry, an out-of-state, anti-abortion activist. “This year’s election was one of the most critical in recent memory,” said Hastings. […]
South Florida Sun-Sentinel Debbie Wasserman Schultz – U.S. House District 23 She may be controversial, something that comes with the territory as head of the Democratic National Committee. However, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is also highly effective, well-versed on local and national issues, and one of the best-known members of Congress. The 46-year-old Weston […]
OUR OPINION: Wasserman Schultz a leader in the U.S. House BY THE MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL Democratic stalwart Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a four-term incumbent and chair of the Democratic National Committee, is seeking reelection in newly renamed District 23, which covers much the same territory as her present one. Challenger Republican Karen Harrington, whom Rep. Wasserman […]
FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Thousands of men and women who served overseas return home to find one of their biggest challenges is taking care of their families. Employment remains a huge concern for veterans, particularly those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. During his six years with the Marine Corp, Sgt. David Aguirre did three tours […]
The Miami Herald By CURTIS MORGAN Every time Richard Dodge looks out his window, he can see how far Nova Southeastern University’s oceanography program has come. When Dodge arrived as a young marine biologist 34 years ago, the nascent marine program at an obscure Broward County school was still reeling from the death of its […]
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Statement in Recognition of Yom Kippur Washington, D.C. – DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement recognizing Yom Kippur, which begins tomorrow at sundown: “Tomorrow, Jewish families across America and around the world will begin their observance of Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the year for […]
By Erin Gloria Ryan, Jezebel Congress isn’t exactly the most welcoming place in the country for women — on a scale of lady friendliness, it probably falls somewhere between “NFL locker room after a big loss” and “XBox Live chatroom.” Women in Washington are on their own, but for each other. And when they do […]