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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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Dec 7, 2021

civil asset forfeiture creates perverse incentives, as we've heard, for law enforcement agencies that stand to benefit financially from increased numbers of seizures.

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Dec 6, 2021

If we are to effectively counter the terrorist threats that exist today we have to work fully with our international allies and partners to ensure foreign terrorist groups cannot spread their hateful messages and inspire others to commit…

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Dec 6, 2021

To address the threat of home-grown violent extremism, we really need to be proactive about de-legitimizing terrorist ideology and countering their messaging.

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Dec 2, 2021

Madam Speaker, Republicans' refusal to put the American people first and faithfully negotiate leaves every parent and mom-and-pop shop less secure. Let's get serious about governing. I say to my Republican colleagues: It is time to show up…

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Dec 2, 2021

Madam Speaker, the Republicans' refusal to negotiate bipartisan spending bills has us standing on another shutdown cliff and, once more, relying on another Band-Aid funding bill. It is the same place we were 2 months ago when Congress…

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Nov 18, 2021

Madam Speaker, I proudly rise to support the largest investment in America's working families, a human safety net, and the protection of the planet since FDR's New Deal. To families facing high healthcare or childcare costs or struggling…

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Nov 17, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise to urge the censure and the removal from committees of Mr. Gosar for portraying the murder of a fellow colleague and promoting violence against immigrants. We know…

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Nov 16, 2021

One of our top priorities as chair has been strengthening mental healthcare for our country's veterans and their families.

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Nov 16, 2021

With suicide rates among Active military and veteran communities at crisis levels, we'll continue to be devoted to funding programs and services that can intervene and save lives.

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Nov 15, 2021

Cyber-attacks on our critical infrastructure pose a serious risk to--and I quote--'the American way of life.'

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Nov 15, 2021

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure threaten essential services that Americans count on every day.

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