At a news conference at Hispanic Unity of Florida in Hollywood Wasserman Schultz said U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, must put immigration reform legislation on the floor of the House for a vote. She said she was delivering a "simple message" to Boehner. "Allow the House to vote on comprehensive immigration reform without delay." Wasserman Schultz said the immigration reform legislation is "common sense and ready to go." Read more »
The walking tour included stops at four unique businesses: Hollywood Antique Center, Presence Community Acupuncture, Hispanic Unity of Florida, and Gino's Market. Association president and CEO Michael Beckerman led the tour on Johnson Street joined by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober, area commissioners, and members of the Johnson Street Business District. Internet Association member companies AOL, Yelp, and Uber joined the crawl. Read more »
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-Fla.) said she was concerned the reported tactics mimicked those used by Nazis during the lead-up to the Holocaust. "We certainly need additional first-hand accounts from Jews in the area, as well as better information from Russian and Ukrainian authorities, but the fact that some actors are reusing tactics from the worst chapter of modern history adds a new, disturbing layer to an already intense and rapidly deteriorating situation in the region," she said. Read more »
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) -- A huge honor finally coming to fruition for a war veteran in South Florida.Seven decades after leaving the US Coast Guard, 92-year-old William Bregman was hailed a hero during a ceremony at Miami Beach High School, Wednesday.The World War II veteran received his delayed ribbons and medals of honor thanks to Florida congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.Last… Read more »
By Marybel RodriguezMIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) — A 92- year old World War II veteran received his long awaited medals on Wednesday for his service in the armed forces.Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) honored William Bregman by presenting him with 10 medals and ribbons, nearly seven decades after leaving the armed forces.He was joined by his daughter, son-in-law… Read more »
By Liane MorejonMIAMI BEACH, Fla. - William Bregman was 20 years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard."I was young then," he joked.Now, more than 70 years after serving in World War II, Bregman is getting the recognition he deserves."Sometimes things get lost in the shuffle," he said. "I'm glad I could pull some of the levers to make things… Read more »
By RON NIXONA Twitter-like social media site created and financed by the United States Agency for International Development for use in Cuba was an attempt to promote open communications among citizens on the island nation, not a covert attempt to overthrow the government, the agency’s top official told members of Congress during a hearing on Tuesday.Appearing before both the Senate… Read more »
By Hugh McQuaid UConn is in the Final Four again and the friendly political wagers have begun. U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and his colleague in Florida are both betting their teams will emerge victorious from Saturday’s semifinal men’s basketball matchup.Courtney, a UConn Law School graduate, is betting against U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Florida, a two-time… Read more »
(JTA) – A bipartisan letter is circulating among members of the House of Representatives calling for the creation of a Holocaust Survivor Assistance Fund.The letter, which is being formally submitted on April 4th to Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), the respective chairman and ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health… Read more »
By Debbie Wasserman SchultzLate last year I was contacted by one of my constituents, Martin West. A small business owner and moderate Republican, Martin wanted me to know that despite his party affiliation, he and his wife Melinda were grateful for the Affordable Care Act.Melinda's successful battle against Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma had left them with a very expensive health… Read more »
