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SUN SENTINELProminent South Florida Democrats oppose U.N. resolution on IsraelThree of South Florida’s members of Congress opposed the U.N. Security Council resolution last month that condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem as a “flagrant violation” of international law.The resolution passed 14-0 on Dec. 23 because President Barack Obama had the… Read more »

The New York TimesAmerican Jews Divided Over Strain in U.S.-Israel RelationsBy ADAM NAGOURNEY and SHARON OTTERMANDEC. 29, 2016For Rabbi Gerald Sussman of Temple Emanu-El on Staten Island, the Obama administration’s recent confrontation with Israel was a stunning turn for a president who had enjoyed support from many members of his congregation. “The word ‘betrayed’… Read more »

The New York TimesAmerican Jews Divided Over Strain in U.S.-Israel RelationsBy ADAM NAGOURNEY and SHARON OTTERMANDEC. 29, 2016For Rabbi Gerald Sussman of Temple Emanu-El on Staten Island, the Obama administration’s recent confrontation with Israel was a stunning turn for a president who had enjoyed support from many members of his congregation. “The word ‘betrayed’… Read more »

POST‘We are really being priced out of the ability to afford drugs’By Debbie Wasserman Schultz“There’s no question in my mind that the most significant gap in [the 21st Century Cures Act] is that it did not take on the astronomical and soaring prescription-drug-price crisis. We are really being priced out of the ability to afford drugs. Our health-care system is… Read more »

THE HILLToday is Young Women’s Breast Health Day on Capitol HillBY MAIMAH KARMO - 12/06/16 08:40 AM    I was diagnosed with Stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer at the age of 32.  At first, as a single mom fighting breast cancer, I felt alone and defeated.  Then I began to look at the bigger picture and wondered, how many other women were battling breast… Read more »

SUN SENTINEL Wasserman Schultz vows to stand in opposition to Donald TrumpBy Anthony ManThe transition from outgoing to incoming president continued Monday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, former chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, transitioned from outspokenT advocate for one president to vocal critic of another."Donald Trump isn't draining the… Read more »

610 WIODBroward Students Present Possible Policy PlansThey may not have been in this country long but they are getting a great first-hand look at how this country works, and how they may soon influence policy here.As part of the nationwide nonpartisan citizenship education organization Close Up Foundation's drive to promote responsible and informed participation in the democratic… Read more »

ROLL CALLSessions Is Trump’s Pick for Attorney GeneralAlabama Republican was the first incumbent senator to back president-electAlabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions has been tapped as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Trump’s transition team announced Friday.Trump’s team cited Sessions’ “distinguished legal career” and… Read more »

CNNWasserman Schultz rips Bannon pickBy David Wright, CNNUpdated 2:48 PM ET, Fri November 18, 2016(CNN) - Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz excoriated the early nominations for top posts in President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, focusing in particular on the appointment of Stephen Bannon as chief adviser."Between the Steve Bannon appointment as his chief strategist,… Read more »

FLORIDA POLITICSDebbie Wasserman Schultz promotes safety pins to show solidarity with those feeling vulnerable after Trump winMITCH PERRYNovember 14, 2016, 2:23 pmWith fears running high among Latinos, Muslims, women, and other groups in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wassermann Schultz and three of her Democratic colleagues aim to be… Read more »