U.S. Congressman Dan Webster | 8th District of Florida

Press Releases

  • Webster Appointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
    Dec 11, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) today issued the following statement on his new position on the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and his continuing service on the U.S. House of Representatives’ Rules Committee for the 113th Congress: “The status ... More
  • Webster's Statement on November Unemployment Numbers
    Dec 7, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) issued the following statement concerning the impact today’s jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics has on Central Florida which showed the unemployment rate decreasing to 7.7%, new jobs increasing by 146,000, labor force participation falli... More
  • Webster's Veterans Day Message
    Nov 13, 2012 - As we observe Veterans Day, U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) today issued the following statement: "Today, we set aside time to thank the men and women who have served our nation in our Armed Forces. We honor our heroes and offer our thanks for their sacrifices on our behalf. “For over 230... More
  • Slow Recovery Shows Need to Make Small Business a Big Priority
    Nov 2, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) issued the following statement on America’s slow economic recovery following the NFIB’s small business rally in Orlando, FL to highlight how a focus on small business can help create jobs: “Here in Central Florida, where unemployment is a dismal 8.6%, the O... More
  • Webster Statement on the Anniversary of September 11th
    Sep 11, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) issued the following statement regarding the 11 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: “Today, as our nation pauses to reflect on the terrorist attack on our homeland in September 2001, we must not forget the many sacrifices born b... More
  • Webster Statement on August Jobs Report
    Sep 7, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s August jobs report indicating that less than 100,000 jobs were created, a pace that cannot keep up with population growth; 6.3 million 18-34 year olds are out of work; workforce pa... More
  • Webster Statement on the National Debt Passing $16 Trillion
    Sep 5, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) issued the following statement in response to the national debt exceeding $16 trillion dollars, reiterating the need for the President and Senate to support a Cut, Cap, and Balance initiative: “Yesterday, a disturbing moment in American history occurred – o... More
  • Webster Statement on Labor Day
    Sep 3, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08), issued the following statement in recognition of Labor Day, which is Monday, September 3rd: “As we set aside time to pay tribute to American workers this weekend, let us remember the contributions, sweat, and sacrifices that hardworking men and women make ... More
  • Webster Statement on Unacceptable July Unemployment Numbers
    Aug 3, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor’s July jobs report indicated the national unemployment rate rose to 8.3%: “For the 42 straight months that unemployment has been above 8%, tax-and-spend policies have failed to bring about ... More
  • Webster Encourages the Senate to Protect Small Business and Advance Comprehensive Tax Reform
    Aug 1, 2012 - U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (FL-08), a cosponsor of H.R. 6169, urged the U.S. Senate and his House colleagues to protect small business owners and advance comprehensive tax reform through H.R. 6169 as it comes to the House floor for a vote tomorrow. This is a decisive reform that expedites ov... More