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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.

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Chair, I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, as the expression goes: Show me your budget, and I will show you what my values are. It is very clear with the lollipop tree of culture war riders…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

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 Montana will be postponed.

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton), who is here to stand up to make sure that our veterans get access to legal care.

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

Madam Chair, I really can't believe I have to say this out loud, but vaccines have been essential in reducing the severity of COVID. I would note that VA's vaccine requirement currently applies specifically to healthcare personnel, who are…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

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. 40 Offered by Mr. Roy The Acting CHAIR…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

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…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

Madam Chair, let me make clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs has robust due process policies and regulations in place for incompetency determinations and remind our colleagues that one of the three ways in which someone is denied…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

Madam Chair, I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023

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…

Congressional Record · 2023-07-26

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