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Wasserman Schultz Backs Funding Package that Lowers Costs and Meets Global, Florida Needs
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This package funds critical local projects, and boldly confronts America’s larger challenges, like growing our middle class, rethreading our safety net, and confronting climate change Wasserman Schultz Praises Burn Pit Health Help for Veterans by Biden, Congress
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Our nation must respond to the true impact of war, and our veterans must not bear that burden alone, often decades after their service, amid a cloud of medical uncertainty. I am very proud President Biden clearly committed to address the needs of veterans who encounter brutal environmental hazards like burn pits while serving our nation. Biden Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Delivers $1.1 Billion in Historic Everglades Funding
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Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Biden Administration would steer $1.1 billion in funding for Everglades restoration projects to South Florida, the largest-ever infusion of federal investment in restoring the famed River of Grass. The funding will be a massive investment in climate resiliency and the long-term viability of the state economy. MIAMI HERALD: Biden administration plans to spend more than $1 billion on Everglades restoration
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“This is enormous news, and allows us to set a course for quicker completion of the world’s largest ecosystem restoration project,” said Wasserman Schultz. ”It will enable the construction of resilient and multi-benefit projects that will increase the carbon sequestration capacity of the ecosystem and protect our communities and local economies for generations to come.” CBS 4 Miami: Infrastructure Dollars Expected To Help Improve Operations At Port Everglades
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Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz tells CBS4 News that the president’s infrastructure plan will pump money into much-needed improvements. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Supports Port Everglades Expansion Plans, Supply Chain Relief and Job Creation
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) will join Port Everglades and union officials to discuss how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law stands to help with the local port’s expansion plans, aid in relieving national supply chain issues, and generate quality new local jobs. Wasserman Schultz Joins Democrats to Pass Historic Build Back Better Legislation
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The Build Back Better Act will lower health, child and family care costs. It also cuts prescription prices and tackles climate change, all while delivering a middle-class tax cut. Wasserman Schultz Votes to Repair Florida’s Crumbling Infrastructure and Advance Historic Health, Child, Climate, Job Building Legislation
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Dual legislative package delivers massive benefits to Florida’s families and economy Palm Beach Post: Oceana tallies Florida's marine economy as congressional committee offers offshore oil drilling ba
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“Florida’s ecological diversity and economy must never be put at risk by dirty and dangerous drilling activities,” Wasserman Schultz said. Congressional Committee and Caucus Chairs Announce 2020 Census Partners
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Today, Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chairwoman Judy Chu, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Karen Bass, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joaquin Castro announced the Census Bureau’s community partners for the 2020 Census. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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