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- December 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on ABLE Act Vote
12/03/14I decided not to vote for the bill once Republicans insisted on funding it by making permanent cuts to Medicare. I cannot in good conscience support Medicare cuts that will have a direct impact on the care that some seniors receive. At a time when we are concerned about the long-term solvency of Medicare and looking for ways to strengthen the program, cutting it is bad policy. I believe there were plenty of other pay-for options the Congress could have considered to fund the ABLE Act.< Read more > - October 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Named Honorary Chair of Free the Data
10/08/14"Increased access to and understanding of genetic information is a public health priority, because the more we learn about how genetics influence disease, the more lives we can save," said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. "Speaking as someone who lacked information about my own genetics when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I believe Free the Data's work to collect and disseminate such essential information is vitally important."< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Marks 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/01/14Each October, millions of breast cancer survivors and their families take extra time to celebrate their own successful fight against the disease and recommit to the advocacy, fundraising and outreach necessary to reach more people and save more lives. For some, October is also a time to honor the memory of our sisters and brothers who lost their fight, but in whose names we keep walking, keep running, keep striving and keep dreaming for a cure.< Read more > - September 2014
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Wasserman Schultz receives Betty Ford Lifetime Achievement Award from Susan G. Komen
09/19/14It is truly special to receive an award named for a woman who reduced stigmas by publicly talking about her own battle against breast cancer at a time when it was considered inappropriate to do so, thereby helping other women know that they were not alone and helping start an important national conversation. I thank Susan G. Komen for this incredible honor and for their leadership in fighting breast cancer.< Read more > - July 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act
07/30/14U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement on the Obama Administrations recent sanctions against Venezuela. "I strongly commend the Obama Administration for taking action against the Venezuelan officials who have perpetrated egregious human rights violations against the citizens of Venezuela.< Read more > -
Campaign to Educate Young Women About Breast Cancer Risks Submitted for Congressional Reauthorization
07/24/14The Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act, or the EARLY Act, was introduced for reauthorization in the House and Senate today by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.), and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and David Vitter (R-LA). The bill, authored by Rep. Wasserman Schultz, became law in 2010 to help highlight the breast cancer risks facing young women and women of higher-risk ethnic and racial backgrounds, while empowering them with the tools they need to fight the disease.< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Statement in Response to ACA Subsidy Rulings
07/22/14"Today the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rightly affirmed consumers' ability to access health care subsidies regardless of the type of marketplace operating in their state...The two decisions could not be more stark, and as this issue makes its way through the judicial system I believe the ultimate ruling will come down in favor of Congress' clear intent: that the American people should have the ability to access affordable, quality health insurance no matter where they live."< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Original Co-Sponsor of Hobby Lobby Response Legislation
07/09/14"The Supreme Court's decision in these cases effectively said that the religious preferences of employers trump the personal health rights and decisions of employees, and Congressional Democrats believe this posture is not only legally weak, but a gross intrusion into the personal lives of women and families," Rep. Wasserman Schultz said. "This bill reaffirms what we know to be true, that employers don't belong in the bedrooms, doctor's offices, or pharmacies of their employees."< Read more > - June 2014
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on Medical Marijuana
06/06/14As a cancer survivor, mother and lawmaker, I am acutely empathetic to the suffering of people with terminal illnesses and chronic pain. My view is that approval of the use of marijuana as a medical treatment should be handled responsibly and in a regulated manner that ensures its approval does not do more harm than good.< Read more > - May 2014
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Reps. Wasserman Schultz, Posey introduce Legislation to to Aid Recovery of Breast Cancer Patients
05/09/14There is the risk of infection following breast cancer surgery due to the placement of post-surgical drains. Medicare currently covers the cost of post-surgical water resistant coverings in some circumstances, but not breast cancer surgery. The Post-Mastectomy Infection Reduction Act authorizes Medicare to also extend this coverage for breast cancer patients when it is determined to be medically necessary to reduce the risk of infection.< Read more > - March 2014
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Wasserman Schultz: Four Years Later, Millions of Americans Are Benefiting from the Affordable Care Act
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Wasserman Schultz: GOP Doc Fix' Attempt Nothing More than Doc Tricks'
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on GOP 50th Attempt to Repeal Obamacare
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Wasserman Schultz Statement on President Obama's FY2015 Budget
03/04/14 < Read more > - February 2014
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Lawmakers want Gov. Scott to be guided by conscience on Medicaid
02/05/14 < 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
01/27/14 < 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 > -
Wasserman Schultz Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
10/01/13WASHINGTON – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement: "Starting today, all Americans now have access to quality, affordable health care and health insurance coverage with the opening of the insurance marketplaces, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.< Read more > - September 2013
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Starting Oct. 1, Floridians Will Have Access to Affordable Health Insurance Premiums
09/25/13WASHINGTON – New health insurance rates in Florida will be lower than expected in the Health Insurance Marketplace that will open Oct. 1, according to a new report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.< Read more > -
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 > -
FL Democrats Denounce Roadblocks to Implementing Obamacare
09/13/13On Monday, the Florida Department of Health announced that health care outreach workers known as Navigators will not be allowed on county health center properties to help educate uninsured people about their health care insurance options available in the< Read more > - July 2013
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Metastatic Cancer Research Panel included in Defense Appropriations bill
07/24/13Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) made the following statement on the creation of a medical research panel to study metastatic cancer, a provision she proposed to the Defense Appropriations bill that would bring new focus to late-stage can< Read more > - June 2013
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Pro-Choice Caucus Stands United Against House GOP's Extreme Abortion Measure
06/18/13Today, U.S. Reps. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chairs of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, joined several other Members, including U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) in speaking out against the extreme legislation advancing to< Read more > -
Republicans File Bill to Restrict Women's Right to Choose
06/17/13Last week, U.S. Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) filed legislation that would restrict a woman's right to make her own health care decisions. The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill (HR 1797), which would ban abortions after 20 weeks nationwide. It< Read more > -
Private Health Insurers to Take Over Medicaid in Florida
06/14/13Announcement does nothing to help 1 million denied care by Florida Legislature< Read more > -
Gene Patenting Ruling a Victory for Common Sense
06/13/13Wasserman Schultz tested BRCA2 positive, a gene at the heart of the case< Read more > - May 2013
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Wasserman Schultz on Angelina Jolie Sharing Her Health Care Story
05/14/13U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement regarding Angelina Jolie's announcement that she recently underwent a double mastectomy after learning she carries the BRCA-1 gene mutation:< 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 on the Third Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
03/22/13March 23 will mark the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:< Read more > -
Beating Breast Cancer EARLY: Where do we go from here?
03/19/13Rep. Wasserman Schultz hosts panel discussion on breast cancer report< Read more > - February 2013
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Statement on Florida Medicaid Expansion
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Join Me in Going Red For Women
02/01/13Rep. Wasserman Schultz on National Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease.< Read more > - December 2012
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Wasserman Schultz Statement Recognizing World AIDS Day
12/01/12In honor of World AIDS Day, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > - August 2012
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No Co-Pay Day Boosts Women's Health Care
08/01/12U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement about an important benefit for women's health care in the Affordable Care Act law that starts today.< Read more > - July 2012
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Health Care Rebate Checks Are In The Mail
07/30/12On Monday, July 30, at Broward Regional Health Planning Council, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) talked with several South Floridians about how they are already benefitting from the rebates.< Read more > -
Grants to Help AIDS Patients in South Florida
07/20/12Yesterday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced nearly $80 million in grants to increase access to HIV/AIDS care across the United States. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > -
How Has the Affordable Care Act Helped South Florida?
07/02/12Rep. Wasserman Schultz highlighted benefits of Affordable Care Act for South Floridians< Read more > - June 2012
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Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Health Care Reform
06/28/12In response to the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > - March 2012
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Affordable Care Act Helping Small Businesses
03/26/12Rep. Wasserman Schultz met Monday with a small business owner to talk about how the Affordable Care Act has benefitted her employees< Read more > -
Affordable Care Act Helping Small Businesses
03/26/12Rep. Wasserman Schultz met Monday with a small business owner to talk about how the Affordable Care Act has benefitted her employees< Read more > -
Celebrating Two Years of Affordable Health Care Reform
03/23/12In honor of the two year anniversary of the Affordable Health Care Act, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > -
Wasserman Schultz Amendment Protects Seniors in Nursing Homes
03/21/12As the House Budget Committee began debate today on the Republican budget proposal for 2013, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) introduced an amendment to prevent cuts that would be detrimental to seniors across the country.< Read more > - February 2012
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz Encourages Heart Disease Screenings at Local Cancer Center
02/13/12Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) wants women to be aware of the dangers of heart disease and learn how to prevent it.< Read more > -
Rep. Wasserman Schultz Applauds Administration Announcement on Women's Health Care
02/10/12In response to the President's announcement about women's health care, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > -
Statement About Today's Komen Announcement
02/03/12The Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation announced today that it is reversing its decision regarding grants for Planned Parenthood. In response, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) released the following statement:< Read more > - January 2012
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Wasserman Schultz Encourages Cancer Screenings
01/05/12Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) wants that number to decrease significantly, and to do that, she believes educating constituents during Cervical Health Awareness Month is the first step.< Read more >
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