The Huffington PostBy: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Rep. Renee EllmersPosted: 05/13/2015 3:48 pm EDT Updated: 05/13/2015 5:59 pm EDTCo-authored by Yasmin Vafa, Co-founder and Director of Law and Policy, Rights4GirlsJade was kidnapped on her way home from school. Violently thrown into the trunk of a car and taken from her hometown, she was held against her will and tortured by her… Read more »
South Florida Sun-SentinelBy Sergio CarmonaMay 11, 2015, 3:55 PMThe Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU is presenting two events this month in commemoration of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM).JAHM is a national commemoration of the contributions American Jews have made to the fabric of the nation's history, culture and society. It was initiated by the Jewish Museum of Florida with the… Read more »
The system is not working, and if the system is not working to protect the fundamental rights of citizens and those who serve them, it is our responsibility to change it. Across the country, survivors and advocates, professionals and students, men and women have come together to do just that. They are calling for every state to pass a Sexual Assault Survivor's Bill of Rights, to ensure access to justice and healing. Read more »
Sun SentinelBy Anthony ManApril 27, 2015, 2:54 PMThe newest Florida state government move to restrict abortion, a 24-hour waiting period, is an unneeded government intrusion into women's lives and, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston warned Monday, will increase suffering for women and their children."This measure is medically unnecessary and morally reprehensible,"… Read more »
Sun SentinelBy Anthony ManApril 27, 2015, 2:54 PMThe newest Florida state government move to restrict abortion, a 24-hour waiting period, is an unneeded government intrusion into women's lives and, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston warned Monday, will increase suffering for women and their children."This measure is medically unnecessary and morally reprehensible,"… Read more »
The Washington PostBy Rep. Debbie Wasserman SchultzApril 23Earlier this week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent group of doctors and health-care experts, issued draft recommendations on mammography for women at various ages. Their recommendations could lead to insurance companies dropping coverage of mammograms for women under age 50, as well as other… Read more »
Sun SentinelBy Anthony ManApril 7, 2015, 3:16 PMBroward community leaders try to ease distrust for police in minority communitiesCivic, political, religious and law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday in an attempt to start conversations they hope will alleviate the mistrust many in minority communities feel toward the police.U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Weston, an organizer of… Read more »
South Florida Business JournalApr 7, 2015, 1:22pm EDTNina LincoffSenior citizens are incredibly at risk when it comes to falling victim to identity theft and fraud. But U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Pembroke Pines, is looking to protect seniors in her district.More than 50 people attended Wasserman Schultz’s senior safety fraud seminar on April 3 at the David Posnack Jewish… Read more »
Sun SentinelBy Susannah BryanMarch 16, 2015, 3:22 PM | PLANTATION— Chocolate and dulce de leche. Cotton candy and gummy bear. Cherry and grape.Liquid nicotine comes in cool flavors that sound like candy, but it's a vaping cocktail that can kill if swallowed by a small child fascinated by the groovy packaging.That was the message from poison experts and Congresswoman Debbie… Read more »
The HillBy Judy Kurtz - 03/04/15 11:01 AM ESTRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is celebrating an anniversary. But don’t expect any frosting-topped cake or sugary confections as she marks this milestone — the Florida Democrat is now a clean-cooking congresswoman.? ?A year ago this month, the Democratic National Committee chairwoman revamped her diet and started a healthy… Read more »
