“Infertility affects millions of Americans,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “Bringing a child into the world is truly a blessing and that possibility should be available for anyone who truly wants to start a family. I know from my own infertility experience that in order to realize that goal, we must understand how the disease affects individuals and families to better advocate for sensible solutions. This Resolution is a first step, and one that addresses what infertility is, who it impacts and how, and what we as legislators need to focus on moving forward. It clearly states that Congress needs to work toward developing bipartisan, commonsense policies on this issue so we can ultimately mitigate the burden on individuals, couples, and families. I am so very proud to be a part of that solution.” Read more »
As Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee that ensures our nation’s veterans have the resources and support they need, I refuse to back a vicious default scheme that threatens to rob $2 billion in health care services from those who served, and exposes veterans to massive future service cuts. This bill is a cowardly insult to their brave sacrifices. Read more »
Veterans’ care and benefits are sacred promises we pay to our veterans as part of the cost of war and in acknowledgment of their sacrifice. We owe it to our nation’s veterans to honorably recognize their service — not subject them to political hijinks with potentially disastrous consequences. Read more »
“Logic would tell you that treating cancer is probably slightly more expensive and impactful on Medicare’s bottom line then the cost of genetic testing. ... It’s vital that we address cancer through early detection using all the tools available,” said Wasserman Schultz. Read more »
“I discovered I had cancer at a young age, but I didn’t know how heavily genetics impacted my risk,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene mutation at age 41 and after seven surgeries, is now more than fifteen years cancer-free. “It’s nonsensical that Medicare doesn’t allow individuals to access this inexpensive testing until they have received a potentially terminal cancer diagnosis. By expanding access to genetic testing, we empower an entire generation to learn their risk and take action before it’s too late.” Read more »
“Women have a target on their back right now,” Wasserman Schultz told reporters Monday, adding that Lopes and the other guests would “highlight the extremism” of Republican states. Read more »
Democrats in the Florida congressional delegation sought Monday to portray Republicans who control the U.S. House as reckless for their posturing on the coming showdown about increasing the federal debt limit, warning it could produce an economic catastrophe.
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When Rita Davis found a small nodule on her right breast, the middle school teacher and her husband, Britt, had no idea that discovery would turn into more than a yearlong fight against aggressive cancer that involved doctors removing her right breast and giving her chemotherapy and radiation. Davis lost her hair, eyebrows, nails and her sense of self.
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The new federal courthouse planned for Fort Lauderdale is in line for an extra $55 million — one of many South Florida projects that could get a stream of federal funds to make them a reality. The additional money will help get the new courthouse off the ground, as it faces rising construction costs, said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Read more »
