Feb 18, 2011
Thank you. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to oppose the Republicans' latest cynical and callous attempts to derail health care reform, and I think it's quite interesting that the gentleman from Montana would be dismissive of the issue of…
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.
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Feb 18, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to amendment 13, which would defund Florida's new clean water rules. This amendment will harm Florida's economy and threaten the natural ecosystems on which we rely. This past November, the U.S…
Feb 18, 2011
Mr. Chairman, is it a violation of the House rules wherein Members are not permitted to make disparaging references to the President of the United States? In two previous gentlemen's statements on the amendment, both of them referred to…
Feb 18, 2011
Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. Does the gentleman from Georgia yield for a parliamentary inquiry?
Feb 18, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Georgia would need to yield for a parliamentary inquiry. The gentleman from Georgia is recognized.
Feb 18, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have a parliamentary inquiry. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman will state her inquiry.
Feb 17, 2011
Madam Chair, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 17, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. For…
Feb 17, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise to ask for my colleagues' support of an amendment to protect our most vulnerable constituents, our children. This bipartisan amendment is a simple one. It says that child victims of sexual predators should not be…
Feb 17, 2011
Madam Chair, sadly, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle have no idea how to create jobs or turn the economy around, so their true colors have come to the surface. And Speaker Boehner made that clear when asked about the potential…
Feb 17, 2011
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of Amendment 23 offered by Mr. Hastings, my good friend from Florida, which would help people living with HIV/AIDS afford treatment through the vital AIDS Drug Assistance Program…
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