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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.
Madam Chair, I think it is important to point out that the new motto still is reflective of President Lincoln's beliefs, and his promise is one that was developed after surveying veterans who receive care from the VA and their employees…
Madam Chair, it is astonishing to me that our friends on the other side of the aisle are fossil fuel warriors. I mean, that is what this is all about. This is about Big Oil and fossil fuel supporters and making sure that the coffers…
Madam Chair, I think it is important to point out that it is not just healthcare providers that work in VA healthcare facilities. Maintenance workers work in VA healthcare facilities and interact with patients and they move back and forth…
Madam Chair, 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. 39 Offered by Mr. Roy The Acting CHAIR…
Madam Chair, in March of this year, VA announced it is updating its 1959 mission statement: ``To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our Nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and…
Madam Chair, 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. 41 Offered by Mr. Zinke The Acting…
Madam Chair, I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.
Madam Chair, this amendment would prohibit the enforcement of any COVID-19 mask mandates. However, the VA has already relaxed mask mandates except in high-risk areas where patients could be put in danger by someone who has a respiratory…
Madam Chair, I think it is important to make clear that this debate is not about whether veterans in a State where it is legal can get access to marijuana. It is not even about whether doctors at the VA can communicate about those options…
Madam Chair, I yield myself the balance of my time. Extreme MAGA Republicans are once again trying to prevent people-- trying to make sure that we have more people get sick rather than fewer. In a hospital setting, with medical experts…
Madam Chair, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano), the distinguished ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee.
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