May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Flores The Acting…
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
The Public Record
Debbie Wasserman Schultz is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 23rd congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership roles, including serving as the chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2016. Throughout her tenure, Wasserman Schultz has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of her constituents. She has been an outspoken advocate for gun control and has worked on legislation addressing the needs of veterans and military families.
Congressional Record · 2015-05-19
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, at this time, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Farr).
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, at this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur).
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I want to begin by congratulating Chairman Graves on his maiden voyage as a chair of an appropriations subcommittee. I know that he was diligent and focused, and we found…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, at this time, I yield such time as she may consume to the distinguished gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), the ranking member of the full Appropriations Committee as well as the ranking member of the State, Foreign…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, let me just point out that the chairman is right: we do have to lead by example. Leading by example, as we have in the past, like last fiscal year-- after the President submitted his budget, we certainly could have and should…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. While I intend to claim time in opposition to the amendment that addresses Open World a little bit later, which I know will come as a surprise to the chairman, I do want to point out…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, unfortunately, what this amendment is, is a missed opportunity to be fiscally responsible. I also support not spending money on the Open World program any longer and moving it to the State Department. Unfortunately, the…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I want to note for the Members that this would be the first time that I am actually opposing an amendment that cuts the Open World program. Initially, when I became chair of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee 8 years ago…
May 19, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.
Politicians like Debbie Wasserman Schultz
