POSTWhat Obama’s allies and rivals want to hear from his last State of the UnionBy Mike DeBonis, Karoun Demirjian and Kelsey SnellTerrorism, immigration, gun control — those are just a few of the issues that Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike would like to hear President Obama emphasize in his last State of the Union address on Tuesday night.But that’s about all… Read more »
CNN.COMDems to colleagues: Bring Muslims to State of the UnionBy Manu Raju and Allie MalloyWashington (CNN)Two leading Democratic lawmakers are encouraging their colleagues to bring Muslim Americans as their guests to Tuesday's State of the Union in what they're calling a "stand against hate."Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minnesota, the first Muslim American elected to Congress,… Read more »
CBS MIAMI (WFOR)Local Doctor’s Presence A Strong Stance At State Of The UnionMIAMI (CBS Miami) — A Muslim-American doctor from South Florida will be a guest at the State of The Union address on Tuesday.As a guest of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Dr. Mohsin Jaffer of Weston will be among the more than two dozen Muslim Americans in the audience.“This is the… Read more »
SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz hopes to combat prejudice, make political point about Republicans by inviting Muslim constituent to State of UnionBy Anthony ManU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the first Jewish congresswoman from Florida, said Monday she hopes to counter some of the hate-filled rhetoric in recent months by inviting a Muslim-American constituent to this year's State of… Read more »
THE HILLHouse conducts moment of silence for Tucson shooting anniversaryBy Cristina MarcosThe House paused its proceedings Friday afternoon to hold a moment of silence for the five-year anniversary of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz. that injured former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.Rep. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), who now represents the district Giffords once did, led the commemoration surrounded… Read more »
MIAMI HERALDDNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz to bring Muslim American doctor to Obama's last SOTUDemocratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz will bring a Muslim-American doctor Mohsin Jaffer of Weston, as her guest to President Obama's last State of the Union address Jan. 12.In a press release announcing her choice, Wasserman Schultz mentioned "hateful… Read more »
THE HILLDems urge sanctions after Iran missile testBy Rebecca KheelSeven Democratic lawmakers are urging President Obama to impose sanctions on Iran after two ballistic missile tests.“The United States and our allies must take immediate, punitive action and send a clear message to Iran that violating international laws, treaties and agreements will have serious consequences,”… Read more »
SUNSHINE STATE NEWS Gun Groups, Florida Politicians React to Obama's Executive Order on Gun ControlBy ALLISON NIELSENPresident Barack Obama issued an executive order to help prevent gun violence on Tuesday, setting off a chain of reactions from politicians, gun rights activists and gun control groups alike, all of whom had something to say about the president’s big step to… Read more »
SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz endorses Obama gun control moves; Republicans opposedBy Anthony ManU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, said Tuesday she endorsed President Barack Obama's move to tighten the control of guns.Wasserman Schultz issued her statement before Obama finished unveiling his new proposals. Republican… Read more »
SUN SENTINEL Year later, same-sex marriages go from extraordinary to ordinaryBy Dan Sweeney The first LGBT couples to get married in the state are celebrating their first anniversaries.Same-sex marriage became legal in Miami-Dade County on January 5, with the rest of the state following on January 6.In the last year, they've had children, bought homes and in many cases, been… Read more »
