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MIAMI HERALDU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz backs Iran nuclear dealBy Amy ShermanU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, who heads the national Democratic Party, has announced she will support the controversial Iran nuclear deal that is a top priority for President Barack Obama but has faced widespread voter criticism, including in Florida.In a five-and-a-half page statement… Read more »

MIAMI HERALDOPINIONIran nuclear pact ‘the best chance to ensure America’s, Israel’s and our allies’ security’By DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZwassermanschultz.house.govI have always approached decision-making with both my head and my heart, and depending on the nature of the choice, sometimes lean more on one versus the other. My review of the Joint Comprehensive… Read more »

SOUTH FLORIDA JEWISH JOURNALBiden tells Jewish leaders why Iran Deal is necessaryBy Marvin GlassmanVice President Joe Biden addressing a group of South Florida Jewish leaders, stated that the Iran Deal is necessary for the safety of the United States, Israel and the rest of the world."It is a good decision for the world, the region and it's a good deal for Israel and the gulf… Read more »

MSNBCBiden pitches Iran deal to Jewish leaders in FloridaBy Aliyah FruminVice President Joe Biden met with American Jewish leaders in Florida on Thursday, acknowledging their concerns about the White House’s nuclear deal with Iran but arguing the accord is the best option for the U.S., Israel and the rest of the world.Biden at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, Fla.… Read more »

SVN 7 NewsBiden defends Iran nuclear deal before local Jewish leadersDAVIE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Vice President Joe Biden made his case for the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran to an audience of South Florida Jewish community leaders, Thursday morning. Meanwhile, hundreds of demonstrators outside argued the agreement leaves Israel vulnerable to the Islamic nation.More than 40… Read more »

ROLL CALLDebbie Wasserman Schultz ‘Not Afraid to Stand Alone’ on Iran DealSteven DennisUnder siege on multiple fronts and with Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. at her side, Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz declared Thursday she’s not afraid to stand alone on the Iran deal.The Florida Democrat faces calls for her resignation from her… Read more »

 MIAMI HERALDVP Joe Biden meets with Jewish leaders in Davie on Iran dealBY AMY SHERMANasherman@MiamiHerald.comVice President Joe Biden gave his longest public defense of the Iran deal in a 45-minute meeting with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jewish leaders in South Florida on Thursday morning.Biden told the group he had been “very skeptical” about the ability to… Read more »

SUN SENTINELJoe Biden pushing Iran nuclear deal to Jewish leaders in South FloridaBy Anthony ManVice President Joe Biden delivered a lengthy, impassioned defense of the nuclear agreement with Iran on Thursday, telling a group of prominent South Florida Jewish leaders that the deal is in the best interests of the U.S. and Israel.The main selling point: keeping Iran from getting a nuclear… Read more »

NEW YORK TIMESJoe Biden Promotes Iran Deal to Jews, and an Undecided Democrat in FloridaBy Gardiner HarrisDAVIE, Fla. — Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. promised to make one last point in his talk Thursday morning about the Iran nuclear agreement at a Jewish community center here.And then he promised one more final point. And then another. And another.The Obama administration… Read more »

FIU NEWSU.S. congresswomen speak to FIU leadership programBy Clara-Meretan KiahTwo United States congresswomen, Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), faced a room full of university leaders, poised for a Q-and-A session on politics and women’s roles as leaders.The congresswomen were invited to speak at the Educational Leadership Enhancement Program’s… Read more »