Wasserman Schultz Statement on Anniversary of Tucson, Arizona Shooting

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Today marks three years since the mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:“On Jan. 8, 2011, six people were killed, including one child, and 13 were wounded when a man began shooting outside a Tucson, Arizona, supermarket. One of those wounded was my close friend, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was talking…

Wasserman Schultz Supports Bill to Delay Flood Insurance Rate Increases

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WASHINGTON – On the one year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy on Wednesday, a bipartisan coalition of 82 Members of the House of Representatives introduced legislation that would delay most flood insurance rate increases for four years and requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete an affordability study and propose a framework that addresses affordability issues. A companion measure was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA). U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a co-sponsor of the legislation and released the following statement:

Everglades Restoration & Port Everglades Get Boost in House Water Resources Bill

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) praised the House passage Wednesday night of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). This bill, which still must be reconciled with a Senate version before becoming law, authorizes actions which will speed the Port Everglades dredging project that, when complete, would allow for larger cargo and cruise ships utilizing a widened Panama Canal. It also authorizes additional projects to restore Florida's River of Grass – the Everglades.

Wasserman Schultz on the Passing of Rep. Bill Young

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WESTON, Fla. - Tonight, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Rep. Bill Young:"I am saddened by the news of the passing of my friend, colleague, and fellow Floridian, Rep. Bill Young.

Wasserman Schultz on Agreement to Reopen Government and Raise the Debt Ceiling

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WASHINGTON – Tonight the Senate and House passed bipartisan legislation to end the federal government shutdown and avoid default by raising the debt ceiling. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement:"I'm relieved that the U.S. Senate worked together in a bipartisan manner to make it possible for us to reopen the government to serve all the American people and prevent a default on our debt.