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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.

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Feb 29, 2016

I told you it would be challenging.

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Feb 29, 2016

Yes, they do. They do, and they have their own dorm. Ours is closed.

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Feb 29, 2016

They also have the responsibility to be truthful when they are asked questions.

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Feb 29, 2016

But, potentially, we could have to have a reconstruction or a redesign that could cost far more than that?

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Feb 29, 2016

How much would you say you plan to spend to address the problems thus far, and what do you anticipate it costing going forward?

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Feb 29, 2016

I would like you to prejudge what we are likely to hear from, large versus small copyright owners.

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Feb 29, 2016

How much of your request is due to your prioritization as the leader of the police force and your fellow officers and direction from the Capitol Police Board or the Sergeant?

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Feb 29, 2016

My specific question is, do you think there needs to be reform to the way the Capitol Police Board functions and makes decisions in order for us to ensure that we don't have to rely on you being willing to sit down with us in a meeting?

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Feb 29, 2016

That is what you do when you are in the know about what is coming.

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Feb 29, 2016

I just met with the acting Librarian, and he expressed a strong desire for it to happen, and they need it.

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Feb 29, 2016

So could you share with the subcommittee your insights, both of your insights, on CRS' culture and how any change to those policies related to releasing reports could change that culture.

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Feb 26, 2016

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt next Tuesday, a case challenging the Texas law that has deprived women of their constitutional right to make their own healthcare decisions. I was proud to join 163…

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Feb 10, 2016

the contrast is very clear in both parties approached -- as to how we can effectively use government to help make people's lives better.

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Feb 10, 2016

I think it's important that voters know that what Democrats believe is that government isn't the solution to every problem but government can be a catalyst to solving problems and that we can use governments to effectively help people make…

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Feb 10, 2016

I was really proud of both of our candidates. Because they did exactly what I as a party chair want to see from the democratic candidates for president, a robust, substantive deep stands on their vision, and on the issues that are…

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Feb 10, 2016

it's important that we maximize voters opportunities to hear the candidates' vision for --

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Feb 10, 2016

What I have to do is make sure I get us ready to support our parties nominee, and certainly to point out the major flaws, which are numerous on the Republican side and provide a distinction between the direction that our candidates would…

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Feb 2, 2016

And our ability, as Members of Congress, to be able to address crises and emergency provisions?

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Feb 2, 2016

I want to first just recognize that next month marks the ninth year of anguish for Robert Levinson's family.

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Feb 2, 2016

I would just underscore how important it is to continue to press Iran for their assertion, which has no credibility whatsoever, that they have absolutely no idea where he is or anything to do with his disappearance.

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Feb 2, 2016

My congressional district is really ground zero when it comes to global warming and climate change.

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Feb 2, 2016

Clearly, we have all seen the heartbreaking pictures of babies with microcephaly and we have really got to make sure that we not only provide assistance for those who are afflicted with Zika, but to make sure that women--in light of those…

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Jan 7, 2016

Nearly 5 years ago to the day, I rose to offer my support for one of my closest friends and our former colleague, Gabrielle Giffords. That day, many of us, from both sides of the aisle, mourned the six Americans whose lives were taken by a…

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