Media Center: Archived Front Page Entries
September 9, 2008
Foreign Affairs Committee Statement from Congressman Robert Wexler on US-Russia Relations in the Aftermath of the Georgia Crisis:
Chairman Berman, I want to thank you for holding today’s hearing. I also want to welcome Assistant Secretary Dan Fried. I have great respect for Ambassador Fried who is ...view more August 18, 2008
Wexler Announces District Events
(Boca Raton, FL) Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) will attend the following events and provide a Washington update on his efforts to strengthen Medicare and prescription drug benefits for seniors, ...view more August 1, 2008
Congressman Wexler to Tour Community Pharmacy
(Coral Springs, FL) Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) will hold a press availability at Neighborhood Drugs of Coral Springs following a visit to the community pharmacy. Wexler will discuss his ...view more July 31, 2008
Wexler Public Health and Safety Bill Takes Step Forward in House
(Washington, DC) Today, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administration Law held a hearing on the Sunshine in Litigation Act, legislation introduced Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL). Wexler’s bill ...view more July 17, 2008
Wexler Calls for Congressional Investigation into State Farm's Outrageous and Improper Requested Rate Hikes
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) called for a congressional investigation into State Farm, the largest private property insurer in the state of Florida, following reports that the company asked ...view more July 17, 2008
House Republicans Block Drill Act
Today, Congressman Wexler voted for the Drill Act, which would bring 10.6 billion barrels of oil immediately to American consumers by requiring oil companies to being producing oil from ...view more July 17, 2008
Wexler "Again" Urges Bush to Designate Hamas' al-Aqsa TV as a Terrorist Entity
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and a member of the Middle East and South Asia Subcommittee, praised ...view more July 14, 2008
Wexler: Bush Peddles Snake Oil Solution to Energy Crisis
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) released the following statement in reaction to President Bush’s decision to lift the executive ban on offshore oil drilling:“Offshore drilling is nothing ...view more July 9, 2008
Wexler Calls for Changes to H. Con Res 362
Congressman Wexler released the following statement in reference to H. Res 362: Over the past several weeks, there has been a growing debate in Congress, the blogosphere and throughout ...view more July 8, 2008
Wexler and Ackerman to Hold Hearing on Strengthening the European and Israeli Relationship
(Washington, DC) Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, and Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia in ...view more July 8, 2008
Wexler Sends Letter to Rice Urging Review of Textbooks Used by Islamic Saudi Academy
Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza ...view more June 24, 2008
Wexler Votes to Pay Doctors Fairly for Care of Medicare Patients
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) voted for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, which prevents cuts to doctors who serve Medicare patients and ...view more June 20, 2008
Wexler Questions McClellan in House Judiciary Committee
Watch the video on the left to see Congressman Wexler question former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan in the House Judiciary Committee. During the hearing, Congressman Wexler questioned ...view more June 20, 2008
Wexler Releases Statement on FISA Amendments Act of 2008
"I am strongly opposed to H.R. 6304. There is simply no way to get around three simple facts about this bill. One, it creates a path for surveillance requests ...view more June 18, 2008
Florida Democratic Delegation Joint Statement on Offshore Drilling
Today the entire House and Senate Democratic Delegation from Florida released a joint statement against the Bush-McCain proposal to expand drilling for oil off of the Florida coast. Read ...view more June 13, 2008
Congressman Wexler Releases Statement on Death of Tim Russert:
Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) released the following statement in reaction to the death of NBC News journalist and “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert:“Tim Russert was a legendary journalist ...view more June 12, 2008
Wexler Releases Statement Following Supreme Court Decision on Detainees
(Washington, DC) Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's decision reaffirming ...view more June 12, 2008
Wexler Earns 100 Percent Rating from Environment Florida
Congressman Robert Wexler received a 100 percent positive rating from Environment Florida for his work to grow America's green economy and solve the energy crisis. Environment Florida is a ...view more June 12, 2008
Wexler Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Jobless Americans
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) lauded the House of Representatives for passing an emergency extension of unemployment benefits in response to the devastating condition of the US economy. For ...view more June 10, 2008
Congressman Wexler to Cosponsor Bush Impeachment
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, signed onto Congressman Dennis Kucinich's (D-OH) Articles of Impeachment against President George W. Bush. The Articles ...view more June 10, 2008
Wexler: McClellan Must Testify Under Oath Before House Judiciary Committee
(Washington, DC) Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) called for former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan to appear before the House Judiciary Committee to testify under oath regarding the ...view more May 27, 2008
Congressman Wexler to Hold Town Hall Meeting in West Boca
Monday, June 2nd, 2008: 7:30 P.M. Town Hall MeetingBoca Lago Country Club8665 Juego Way, Boca Raton, FL Congressman Wexler will speak about his efforts ...view more May 29, 2008
Wexler: McClellan Must Testify Under Oath Before the House Judiciary Committee
Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) called for former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan to appear before the House Judiciary Committee to testify under oath regarding the devastating revelations ...view more May 20, 2008
Wexler Votes for Tax Relief for America's Military Families
The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to American’s men and women in uniform by passing H.R. 6081, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act of 2008. ...view more May 15, 2008
Wexler: Bush's Comments Against Obama in Israel Hypocritical and Unconscionable
(Washington, DC) Congressman Robert Wexler issued the following statement in response to President Bush’s speech earlier today in the Israeli Knesset:“I strongly reject President Bush’s politically calculated attack on ...view more May 9, 2008
Wexler to Hold Town Hall in Broward County
Please join Congressman Wexler for a town hall forum with Broward elected officials on Monday, May 12: 2:30 p.m. Palm Aire Community Town Hall 800 Southwest 36th Ave, ...view more May 8, 2008
Wexler Lauds Passage of Comprehensive Response to America's Housing Crisis
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) lauded the passage of legislation that aggressively responds to the nation’s housing crisis. For the past year, the number of Florida families at risk ...view more May 7, 2008
Wexler Recognizes Plight of AIDS Orphans Around the World
Congressman Wexler placed the following statement into the Congressional Record today recognizing World AIDS Orphans Day and the need to provide support to the millions of orphans and vulnerable ...view more April 30, 2008
Wexler Expresses Support for FAU Community Following Shooting
Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) released the following statement in reaction to reports that shooting occurred in a Florida Atlantic University residence hall last night: “I am deeply concerned ...view more April 23, 2008
Wexler Introduces Sunshine in Litigation Act
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), two senior members of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Sunshine in Litigation Act. The legislation is ...view more April 22, 2008
Wexler Praises Passage of Resolution Celebrating Israel's 60th Anniversary
Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, praised the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 322 ...view more April 10, 2008
Wexler Asks General Petraeus for Definition of Victory in Iraq in Foreign Affairs hearing
Yesterday Congressman Wexler questioned General David Petraeus, Commander of US Forces in Iraq, during a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. Footage of their exchange is featured on the left, and ...view more April 10, 2008
Wexler Reintroduces Social Security Forever Act
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) reintroduced his plan to save Social Security – the Social Security Forever Act of 2008. Wexler’s legislation closes the Social Security gap, without cutting ...view more April 2, 2008
Wexler Votes in Favor of Major Global Health Legislation
Congressman Wexler released the following statement following the passage of the Lantos-Hyde US Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, & Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 by the House of Representatives: ...view more March 18, 2008
Congressman Wexler to Hold Tax Rebate Workshop in Margate
(Margate, FL) Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) will hold a tax workshop focusing on the provisions of the recently passed economic stimulus package this Thursday, March 20th, from 10:30 am ...view more March 13, 2008
Wexler Introduces Resolution Recognizing 5 Year Anniversary of Iraq War and Calling for Withdrawal of Troops
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs introduced a strongly worded resolution recognizing the fifth anniversary of the disastrous Iraq War ...view more March 12, 2008
Wexler Rejects Calls for Florida Mail In Proposal
Joins Entire Florida Democratic House Delegation Opposing Re-Vote (Washington, DC) The Members of Florida’s Democratic Delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives met on Tuesday night and unanimously agreed ...view more February 28, 2008
Wexler Asks Governor Crist to Help Correct Unfair Disparities in Medicare Benefits in Palm Beach and Broward Counties
(Washington, DC) Today Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) sent a letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist requesting assistance in convincing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to designate ...view more February 27, 2008
Wexler Urges NATO to Give Membership Action Plan to Ukraine and Georgia
{Wexler, Gallegly, and Schwartz Introduce Resolution Supporting MAP for Ukraine and Georgia (Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe and a senior member ...view more February 13, 2008
Condoleezza Rice Denies Ever Seeing Intelligence Disputing Iraqi WMDs in Exchange with Wexler
Click here to watch the video. ...view more February 11, 2008
Wexler Statement on the Passing of Tom Lantos:
Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to the passing of Tom Lantos (D-CA), member of Congress and Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: ...view more February 8, 2008
Wexler Votes for Revised Economic Stimulus Package
For full information on the stimulus package and eligibility for tax rebates, click here. (Washington, DC) Last night, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) voted in favor of the economic stimulus ...view more January 22, 2008
Wexler on the 35th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade:
"On this, the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision, those of us who care about protecting reproductive freedoms need to redouble our efforts and ...view more January 17, 2007
Congress delivers $3.7 billion increase for veterans health care
The Democratic Congress has achieved a major accomplishment through the passage of this historic increase for the Department of Veterans. This legislation is a testament to our commitment to ...view more January 17, 2008
Watch Congressman Wexler Speak on his effort to block Bush's Saudi Arms Sale
The Palm Beach Post has provided the following video of Congressman Wexler speaking on his resolution to stop the sale of billions of dollars of advanced weaponry to Saudi ...view more January 15, 2008
Wexler Calls for Impeachment Hearings in Speech on House Floor
Last night, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives calling for impeachment hearings ...view more January 14, 2008
Wexler, Weiner Introduce Joint Resolution of Disapproval to Block Bush Sale of Weaponry to Saudi Arabia
Today, upon visiting Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, President Bush formally notified Congress of his intent to sell $123 million worth of some of the United States' most advanced weapons ...view more December 14, 2007
Congressman Wexler released the following op-ed on the need for impeachment hearings with Reps. Gutierrez and Baldwin:
A Case for Hearings On November 7, the House of Representatives voted to send a resolution of impeachment of Vice President Cheney to the Judiciary Committee. As Members of ...view more December 6, 2007
House Delivers Pro-Environment Energy Bill
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) released the following statement in support of the Energy Independence and Security Act, which today passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Wexler voted in ...view more November 7, 2007
Wexler Votes for Floor Debate on Cheney Impeachment
Urges Judiciary Committee to Schedule Impeachment Hearings Immediately (Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Wexler supported allowing debate and a vote on a privileged resolution sponsored by Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) ...view more November 7, 2007
Wexler Lauds Passage of Employee Non-Discrimination Act
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) voted for the Employee Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3686), legislation that revises workplace anti-discrimination laws to include protections for gays, lesbian, and bisexual Americans. “I ...view more November 5, 2007
Wexler Introduces Resolution Condemning PKK for Terrorist Attacks on Turkey
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL), and Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) introduced a resolution condemning the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) for its continued ...view more October 23, 2007
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Two Wexler Bills
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler lauded the passage of the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2007. Congressman Wexler, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, held a hearing on October 3 ...view more September 26, 2007
Wexler Lauds Passage of Legislation Reducing Homeowners Insurance Rates
Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) released the following statement in support of the Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007 which today passed the House Committee on Financial Services. Wexler voted ...view more October 8, 2007
Wexler: Congress Must Override President's Veto of Children's Health Care Bill
The following letter to the editor written by Congressmen Wexler, Mahoney, and Klein appeared in the Palm Beach Post this week: The president's veto of a popular, bipartisan program ...view more October 2, 2007
Congressman Wexler to Hold Town Hall Meeting with Delray Citizens for Social Responsibility
On Tuesday, October 9th, Congressman Wexler will host a townhall meeting with Citizens for Social Responsibility at the Delray Beach Civic Center located at 16700 Jog Road. At the ...view more
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