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- December 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on November 2014 Jobs Report
12/05/14Nearly five years of uninterrupted private sector job growth have added about 11 million jobs to the economy, and not since the end of the Clinton Administration have we seen as strong of a year as 2014. Knowing the work ethic of the American people and the vision the President has for the future, I am more confident than ever that we will see expanded growth and increased opportunities for working families.< Read more > - July 2014
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House Passes Wasserman Schultz Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act: Protecting Jobs and Keeping Workers Covered
07/29/14Washington, D.C.– The Longshore Harbor Workers' Compensation Clarification Act, introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), and passed by the House of Representatives today, reinstated congressional intent to ensure that workers in the recreational marine repair industry have adequate workers' compensation coverage. This legislation provides a more clear definition of a recreational vessel which allows small businesses in the marine repair industry to forgo duplicative insurance policies while ensuring these small businesses, 95% of which have fewer than 10 employees, can adequately protect their employees without incurring exorbitant costs.< Read more > - June 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Secures Everglades, Beach Renourishment Funding in Appropriations Bill
06/18/14"This funding will advance restoration efforts in the Everglades by funding components of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), as well as mitigate the impacts of sand erosion on our beaches caused by severe storms and rising sea levels. Our beaches are not only important for Florida's vibrant tourism industry, but also serve as a buffer protecting our communities from the ocean," said Rep. Wasserman Schultz.< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz, Frankel, Deutch, Wilson Tout Port Everglades Expansion Project
06/17/14"Sometimes bipartisanship does prevail in Washington, and when it does, it typically means more jobs, a stronger economy, and a better protected environment for South Floridians. Such is the case with WRRDA. In so many respects Florida is an economic gateway to, from, and within the U.S. and this funding will better prepare the Port and the state to participate in the global economy," said Wasserman Schultz.< Read more > - May 2014
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Wasserman Schultz, Frankel, Nelson, Rubio Announce Port Everglades Update
05/21/14Today, Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel, along with Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, and representatives from Port Everglades, met with Jo-Ellen Darcy, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to get a progress report on the continuing feasibility study for the Port Everglades expansion project which will lead to this long-awaited Chief's Report.< Read more > -
Water Resources Act Will Benefit Florida Economy
05/20/14Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, with about $3 billion of the $18 billion total package dedicated to significantly boosting Florida's economy. The overwhelming 412-4 bipartisan House vote sends WRRDA to the Senate for their approval later this week and then to President Obama for his signature.< Read more > - April 2014
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Wasserman Schultz & The Internet Assoc. Highlight Internet Innovation Empowering South Florida Small Businesses
04/17/14The Internet Association stopped in Hollywood, Florida for a small business crawl today with Rep. Wasserman Schultz to highlight local entrepreneurs who are using the Internet in innovative ways to grow their businesses, create jobs, and attract new customers. The walking tour included stops at four unique businesses: Hollywood Antique Center, Presence Community Acupuncture, Hispanic Unity of Florida, and Gino's Market.< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Statement on Equal Pay Day
04/08/14Despite the leaps and bounds women have made in the American workforce over the last century, today they still work in a nation where on average women make 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man. This is unacceptable at a time when women make up half of the workforce and so many are the heads of their household. In my home state of Florida, eliminating the pay gap would earn a woman enough money to afford a year's worth of groceries.< Read more > - March 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on President Obama's FY2015 Budget
03/04/14 < Read more > - February 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling
02/11/14 < Read more > - January 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement in Response to State of the Union Address
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Small Business Owner Benefiting from Obamacare to Join Wasserman Schultz for State of the Union Address
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House Approves Bipartisan Spending Bill
01/15/14 < Read more > - December 2013
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on House Vote to Pass Budget Agreement
12/12/13WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan budget deal. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:< Read more > - October 2013
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Wasserman Schultz on Agreement to Reopen Government and Raise the Debt Ceiling
10/16/13WASHINGTON – Tonight the Senate and House passed bipartisan legislation to end the federal government shutdown and avoid default by raising the debt ceiling. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: "I'm relieved that the U.S. Senate worked together in a bipartisan manner to make it possible for us to reopen the government to serve all the American people and prevent a default on our debt.< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz on Rep. Bill Young Retiring
10/09/13WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young (FL-13) announced he will retire and will not seek re-election in 2014. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: "I'm grateful to my friend and colleague Rep. Bill Young for his leadership and service to the state of Florida. When I was first elected to the House of Representatives, he went out of his way to meet with me and share his years of insight on how to work effectively in Congress.< Read more > - September 2013
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Wasserman Schultz on Passage of the Partisan House Republican Continuing Resolution
09/20/13WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement today after the House voted 230 to 189 to pass the House Republicans' partisan continuing resolution.< Read more > -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Joins Four South Florida Members of Congress for Major Grant Announcement
09/13/13$13.75 Million TIGER Grant to Make Travel in South Florida Seamless, Create Jobs< Read more > - August 2013
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End in Sight for MIA's Long Customs Lines
08/26/13Following visit in February, DHS announces Miami-Dade County as one of five pilot programs< Read more > - July 2013
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Urges Congress to Replace Cuts and End National Guard Furloughs
07/16/13Florida's National Guard started July 8, and will keep 1,000 full-time service members home for the next 11 Mondays through September.< Read more > - June 2013
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Wasserman Schultz Offers Renewable Energy Amendment
06/26/13U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) introduced an amendment today to the House Fiscal Year 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to restore full funding to the President's FY14 budget request of $2.8 billion for energy efficiency, renewable< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Offers Balanced Solution to Replace Sequestration Cuts
06/13/13Earlier today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) introduced an amendment to replace the indiscriminate sequester cuts with a balanced approach to deficit reduction.< Read more > -
Protecting Workers Across Florida
06/11/13Wasserman Schultz urges Gov. Scott to veto bill that thwarts paid sick leave for workers< Read more > - May 2013
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Working Families Flexibility Act
05/07/13On Monday, more than 150 leading women's, worker, and civil rights organizations from across the country sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives stating their opposition to the Working Families Flexibility Act (also known as the comp time&< Read more > - April 2013
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Sequestration Means Fewer Meals for South Florida Seniors
04/30/13Since March 1, the effects of the indiscriminate cuts of sequestration are starting to take effect, and Americans are taking notice. In South Florida, it means $1 million less in the Older Americans Act to help fund meals for lower-income seniors in Miami< Read more > -
Congress Votes to End FAA Furloughs
04/26/13Representatives Call For Balanced Approach To Replace Sequestration< Read more > -
Congress Votes to End FAA Furloughs
04/26/13Representatives Call For Balanced Approach To Replace Sequestration< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz: We Must End Identity Theft
04/15/13On Tax Day, Congresswoman pushes bill that would protect against tax return identity theft< Read more > -
Obama Budget Would Help Ease Long Customs Lines at Airports
04/12/13A key component of the budget would allow for hiring more officers< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz on Equal Pay Day
04/09/13In honor of National Equal Pay Day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement:< Read more > -
U.S. Reps Host Equal Pay Day Roundtable
04/09/13This year marks 50 years since President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act of 1963, and yet today in 2013, women still earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man.< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz: We Must End Identity Theft
04/03/13Congresswoman held seminar about protecting against ID theft and tax fraud< Read more > -
Congresswoman Tours Runway Under Construction
04/01/13Rep. Wasserman Schultz got a behind-the-scenes look at the South Runway at FLL< Read more > - March 2013
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1.7 Million Floridians Will Be Eligible for Tax Credits in 2014
03/26/13New Report Provides County-Specific Breakdown of Tax Credit Eligibility by Income, Age, Race and Ethnicity, Employment Status. Report States 30 Percent of Floridians Eligible to Receive the Tax Credits Are Hispanic.< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Statement Against the Ryan-Republican Budget
03/21/13U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after the Senate rejected the Ryan-Republican budget by a vote of 40 to 59:< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Statement on February Jobs Report
03/08/13Earlier today, the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 236,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest level in four years. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:< Read more > -
Sequester Cuts Hurt Us All
03/01/13The beginning of March marks the beginning of federal sequestration cuts. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:< Read more > - February 2013
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Wasserman Schultz: We Must End Identity Theft
02/20/13Congresswoman to hold seminars about protecting against ID theft and tax fraud< Read more > -
Bipartisan Bill Helps Fight Tax Return Identity Theft
02/15/13Representatives introduce bill that would protect tax payers< Read more > - January 2013
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Wasserman Schultz Statement in Support of Fiscal Cliff Deal
01/02/13Just hours before the vote, Rep. Wasserman Schultz appeared on CNN's Situation Room to discuss the merits of the legislation and why the House of Representatives should approve the legislation.< Read more > - September 2012
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Recovery Act Creates Jobs in South Florida
09/27/12Earlier 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.< Read more > -
Hire A Hero
09/25/12U.S. Reps. promoted upcoming job fair for veterans< Read more > - August 2012
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Back to School: Washington Gridlock Could Cost Florida's Middle Class $2,200 More
08/16/12Just as families are having to buy school supplies, Congressional Republicans hold middle class tax cut hostage to tax cut for wealthiest 2% of the country. On Thursday, August 16 in Pembroke Pines, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) joined middle< Read more > - June 2012
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Announces Funding for Wave Streetcar Project
06/22/12Sec. Ray LaHood visited Fort Lauderdale Friday to discuss new project and creating jobs in Fort Lauderdale< Read more > -
Fort Lauderdale Wave Streetcar Gets Green Light
06/19/12Earlier 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.< Read more > -
Fort Lauderdale Wave Streetcar Gets Green Light
06/19/12Earlier 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.< Read more > - May 2012
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Private Rocket Launches New Era in Space Exploration
05/22/12Early 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:< Read more > -
Sun Sentinel: Democratic legislators visit Sunrise company, tout jobs policy
05/21/12U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, U.S. Reps. Ted Deutch of Boca Raton, Alcee Hastings of Miramar and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston toured A&M; Tape & Packaging on Monday.< Read more > -
Make It In the U.S.A.
05/21/12Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Hoyer, Hastings and Deutch highlight the importance of making and selling products in the U.S.< Read more > - April 2012
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Urges Congress to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Low
04/30/12On Monday, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) hosted a press conference at Broward College Central Campus to stress the need for Congressional action to prevent interest rates on Stafford student loans from doubling.< Read more > -
Bipartisan Bill Helps Fight Tax Return Identity Theft
04/17/12Representatives introduce bill that would protect tax payers< Read more > -
Sign Up For Rep. Wasserman Schultz's Small Business Workshop
04/11/12Please 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 int< Read more > - March 2012
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Statement on the GOP Budget Proposal
03/20/12Today Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement in response to the latest Republican budget proposal for 2013:< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Statement on February Jobs Report
03/09/12Rep. 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:< Read more > - February 2012
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Paving the Way to Jobs
02/24/12On Friday, February 24, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) discussed transportation investments and what they could mean for South Florida.< Read more > -
Rep. Wasserman Schultz Statement on Passage of Payroll Tax Cut Compromise
02/17/12In response to Congress extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > -
Landmark Settlement Will Help Florida Homeowners
02/09/12Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement about an historic $25 billion joint federal-state fraud settlement with five of the nation's largest banks over their flawed and fraudulent foreclosure practices< Read more > -
Creating Jobs for Our Veterans
02/06/12Rep. Wasserman Schultz discussed initiatives to help our nation's veterans< Read more > -
Statement on January Job Creation
02/03/12In response to the latest job numbers announced by the Department of Labor today, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > - January 2012
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President's Travel & Tourism Initiative to Create Florida Jobs
01/19/12Earlier today at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, the President announced his executive order that calls for a strategic effort to improve job growth and make the United States the world's top travel and tourism destination.< Read more > - December 2011
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Tax Increase Hurts Middle Class Families
12/20/11House leadership, knowing they lack the votes, block up or down vote, dooming payroll tax cut extension for middle class Americans< Read more > -
Middle Class Families Need Payroll Tax Cut Extended
12/05/11Rep. Wasserman Schultz met with local workers to discuss the payroll tax< Read more > -
Jobs Fair for Veterans
12/03/11On Saturday, December 3, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) hosted a Veterans Jobs Fair at the Fort Lauderdale Armory< Read more > - November 2011
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Veterans Jobs Fair on Dec. 3
11/22/11On Saturday, Dec. 3, U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) and Ted Deutch (FL-19) will host a Jobs Fair for our Veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Armory at 400 SW 24th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL.< Read more > -
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Florida Residents
11/14/11SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Florida Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding on Oct. 28 - 31< Read more >
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