As the dust settles from the recent elections, we turn our focus in November to honoring our veterans, and giving thanks for our good fortune throughout the year.Each year on Veterans Day, Americans remember and honor those men and women...
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Representing the 20th Congressional District of Florida
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Hollywood, Fla. – Earlier today U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Vice President Al Gore spoke at the grand opening of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) $50 million Coral Reef Research Center.Rep. Wasserman Schultz helped NSU secure a $15 million...
U.S. Reps. promoted upcoming job fair for veteransFort Lauderdale, Fla – Employment remains a huge concern for our veterans, particularly those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. After serving our country honorably and courageously, the last thing our veterans should have...
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community and pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions that Hispanics have made throughout our history, and continue to make to America every day. Hispanic values – faith, family, love of country –...
MIAMI – New diesel-electric hybrid buses are on the way to Miami-Dade, according to an announcement this morning by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.LaHood was joined in Miami Wednesday morning by Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff and Miami-Dade County...
WASHINGTON – Today President Obama laid out specific priorities to boost Florida’s economy now, including federal permits for deepening PortMiami and expediting a feasibility study for dredging Jacksonville’s port.“This is wonderful news for the entire state of Florida,” said U.S....
WASHINGTON – In response to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:“As a breast cancer survivor and one of 129 million Americans with a pre-existing condition, I...
Sec. Ray LaHood visited Fort Lauderdale Friday to discuss new project and creating jobs in Fort LauderdaleFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The landscape of the city of Fort Lauderdale will be getting an upgrade in the coming years. The U.S. Department...
By William GibsonFort Lauderdale’s plan to build a visitor-friendly streetcar system to link its shops and downtown buildings will get a major boost this week when U.S. transportation officials dispense an $18-million grant for the first segment of the long-awaited...
WASHINGTON – Earlier today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood informed U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) that an $18 million transportation TIGER grant she has championed for seven years, the Fort Lauderdale Wave Streetcar Project, would be funded.The money will...
WASHINGTON – Today the United States Senate blocked consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:“It’s disappointing that Senate Republicans voted today to put up a roadblock on the path to equality. Under...
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...
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....
By Anthony Man, Sun SentinelSUNRISE — 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...
By Cindy Kent, Sun SentinelA free workshop for small businesses will provide marketing, management and financial guidance to small business owners or those interested in starting a small business.Presentation and breakout sessions will be hosted by by U.S. Rep. Debbie...
Please join U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz as she hosts area small businesses along with Federal, State and Local agencies for a free Small Business Workshop to provide marketing, management and financial guidance to small business owners or those interested...
WASHINGTON – Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 227,000 jobs in February: “Adding over a quarter of a million jobs in February is encouraging news. It...
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – One big area of concern for many South Floridians is traffic congestion. Many find themselves stuck in traffic every day, looking for ways to make their commute faster. President Obama’s budget proposal lays out plans for...
WASHINGTON – In response to Congress extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:“Today’s decision means that millions of American families will be able to continue to keep an additional $40...
Rep. Wasserman Schultz discussed initiatives to help our nation’s veterans MIAMI – The war in Iraq has officially ended and we have more troops returning home each day from Afghanistan. Florida has more than 1.6 million veterans and as our men...
