"A smart common sense approach" Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding today's announcement by President Obama that the Eastern Gulf will not be considered for drilling through 2017: “Today’s announcement that the Obama administration is removing the...
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representing the 20th Congressional District of Florida
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As we’ve seen over the last two months, oil is an important, dangerous, and troublesome part of this economy and our lives. The BP oil spill that began in April has shown us the danger of offshore drilling specifically, and...
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...
Statement on Oil Spill and Drilling in the Gulf"Expanded drilling is a high-risk bet that Florida can't afford"Washington, DC - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement related to the on-going oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico:“This...
WASHINGTON -- Florida Democrats have sent letters to President Barack Obama, protesting his plans to expand oil and gas drilling as close as 125 miles off Florida's coast.U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Alcee Hastings and Corrine Brown wrote to Obama...
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today regarding proposals to expand drilling off of Florida’s coastline:“While I appreciate President Obama's commitment to developing a comprehensive energy policy, I have a long history of opposing expanded drilling for...
The New Direction Congress is focused on fighting for the Middle Class—creating jobs, closing tax loopholes that send jobs overseas and helping small businesses—while Congressional Republicans continue to side with the special interests. Creating jobs while responsibly reducing the deficit,...
(Washington, DC) -- Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) today praised the Obama Administration announcement that $96 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will go toward Everglades restoration projects. “The Everglades are a vital part of Florida’s heritage and a national...
Rep. Wasserman Schultz discusses how the House reduced its carbon footprint by 72% in 2 years. (Washington D.C.) – Once a year on April 22nd we come together for Earth Day, a time to celebrate gains we have made...
(Washington, DC) -- Last week, Chairman David Obey of the House Appropriations Committee introduced a $410 billion bill to wrap up work on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations bills. Rep. Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) is a member of the House Appropriations...
(Washington, DC) -- Today, Earth Day, Rep. Wasserman Schultz made the following statement regarding the leadership Congress has taken since Democrats gained the majority in the House and Senate. “Our New Direction Congress is taking the lead in reducing carbon...
(Washington, DC) -- Today, President Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 1495), bipartisan legislation which was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate by an overwhelming majority. The legislation authorizes approximately $23 billion for more than...
(Washington, DC) -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined this afternoon by Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in accepting a preliminary report by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House Daniel Beard...
Washington, D.C. - Recognizing April 22 as Earth Day, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz made the following statement: "Since 1970, Americans have gathered together each year on April 22 to celebrate our planet's gifts, demand green concerns be taken into...
(Washington, DC) -- Rep. Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to legislation passed by the House of Representatives today revising the Endangered Species Act: "Today the House passed a bill that protects big developers and further threatens...
(Washington, DC) -- Rep. Wasserman Schultz released the following statement in response to legislation passed out of the House Resources Committee yesterday that would open up drilling, within 90 days of passage, as close as three miles off shore: "Not...
(Washington, DC) -- Today, Earth Day, Rep. Wasserman Schultz railed against cuts in the FY 2006 Budget that will eliminate over $12 million in Clean Water funds from Florida. "These vitally-needed Clean Water funds are used to help local communities...
