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Debbie Wasserman Schultz

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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.

Mar 4, 2013

In the smallest appropriations bill, particularly in the midst of sequestration on top of that, it is even more difficult to find whatever scraps are left on the table for a program like this one, in my opinion.

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Mar 4, 2013

The Open World Leadership Center's request of $10 million is equal to the fiscal year 2012 level, which is somewhat surprising, given the fiscal difficulties that we are having.

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Feb 28, 2013

They're cutting the seniors that they deliver meals to back by one meal a day because of the sequester cuts.

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Feb 27, 2013

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today in support of this comprehensive and bipartisan effort to end violence against women. The Violence Against Women Act recently passed by the Senate properly updates this crucial legislation for the 21st…

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Feb 25, 2013

But is it realistic to say that fall of 2013 is no longer realistic?

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Feb 25, 2013

We really are asking them to do more with less.

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Feb 25, 2013

GAO still is utilizing your pay-for-performance system.

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Feb 25, 2013

Obviously, a lot of people have been frustrated, naturally, by the door closures and the longer lines that are the results of sequestration.

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Feb 25, 2013

Because it has always been done that way.

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Feb 25, 2013

Assuming the sequester remains in place and we are not able to replace it with a balanced approach to deficit reduction that is more reasonable, what do you think you are going to need for overtime in fiscal year 2014 with the current door…

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