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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise to follow up on my good friend and colleague from Florida's comments on behalf of homeowners in south Florida and around the Nation who are trying to maintain affordable flood insurance coverage, and I urge the House…
Madam Speaker, first, let me just point out that despite what the gentlelady from North Carolina just said, both President Obama and his administration, as well as Leader Pelosi, strongly oppose H.R. 7. I rise today in strong opposition to…
Mike Huckabee has no idea what he's talking about. If this is the GOP rebrand a year later then all they've gotten is a year older.
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation which funds our government and its many important programs for the remainder of fiscal year 2014. I want to especially congratulate my ranking member, Nita Lowey, and Chairman Hal Rogers…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight how the Affordable Care Act is already helping thousands of breast cancer survivors and those with preexisting conditions. In late 2007, I heard those terrible words, ``You have breast cancer.'' I underwent…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we close out the month to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Even as Congress has struggled with the basic task of funding our Federal Government, we are mindful that we have pressing problems…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to our late colleague, Congressman Bill Young. Congressman Young was an extraordinary public servant whose legacy of caring for his constituents and veterans will not soon be forgotten. I am truly…
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the 2013 Water Resources Reform and Development Act. Our Nation's infrastructure is critical to a thriving economy. In Florida alone, civil works projects improve navigation at our many ports, assist with…
Congressman Young was an extraordinary public servant whose legacy of caring for his constituents and veterans will not soon be forgotten.
For more than four decades, Congressman Young championed legislation to improve the lives of Floridians and all Americans and never hesitated to reach across the aisle to find common ground.
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the House bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, to end this reckless Republican-orchestrated shutdown. It is time for the House Republican leadership to stop with the gimmicks and step up…
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