Today we mourn the shocking death of British MP Jo Cox and I send my thoughts and deepest condolences to her husband Brendan and their two young children. Her death came as she performed one of the most essential and important acts in public service – meeting with the constituents who elected her to represent them, much as my dear friend Gabby Giffords was five years ago outside a Tucson supermarket. I commend the law enforcement who courageously responded to this attack, as they do every single day around the world. While the authorities are continuing their investigative work into the attack and a possible motive, we must be mindful that incendiary political rhetoric has consequences that we must guard against. Read more »
BUZZFEEDGabby Giffords “Absolutely Sickened” By News Of U.K. Lawmaker’s Shooting DeathU.S. lawmakers react to death of Jo Cox, who was shot and killed on Thursday.Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords said she was “sickened” to hear of the fatal shooting of Labour MP Jo Cox, who was gunned down in public on Thursday.Police announced that the 41-year-old MP… Read more »
I rise today in memory of those whose lives were lost in my home state at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Floridians, Americans and people around the world are in mourning today, grieving for those young lives lost and for their families. But when will this body finally say enough? Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must do better. No one needs an AR-15 assault rifle. This is a weapon of war that was used in Newtown, Aurora, and San Bernardino. We need to reinstate the assault weapon ban to reduce the chances that we have more tragedies. Read more »
Watch the Congresswoman's remarks on the House floor here at this link. Rep. Wasserman SchultzFloor Statement – Orlando TragedyJune 14, 2016Mr. Speaker,I rise today in memory of those whose lives were lost in my home state at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Floridians, Americans and people around the world are in mourning today, grieving for those young lives lost and for their… Read more »
610 WIODOfficials Stress Pool SafetyKids are out of school so more will be in the pool, increasing the chance of accidents and drownings.The start of the busiest season for swimming prompted Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to join other local leaders from Broward and Miami-Dade Counties to promote responsible behavior around pools and other bodies of water in order to prevent… Read more »
WSVN 7 (FOX MIAMI)Children receive swim lessons to prevent summer tragediesHOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Swim safety is on the minds of many South Florida leaders and parents as summer approaches.Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Dem.-Fla., joined members of several agencies at the Driftwood Community Pool in Hollywood.Kids were given free swimming lessons at the event to stop any… Read more »
LOCAL 10 (WPLG ABC MIAMI)AR-15 assault rifle used in Orlando nightclub massacre, other mass shootingsHollywood gun store owner defends 'weapon of war'By Bob Norman - Investigative ReporterHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - What do the mass shootings at Pulse Orlando, Sandy Hook Elementary, San Bernardino and Aurora have in common?The shooters all chose an AR-15 assault rifle, considered the… Read more »
ASSOCIATED PRESSSouth Florida hosts blood drive for Orlando shooting victimsHOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida is showing its support by donating blood after a mass shooting at an Orlando gay club took the lives of 49 and injured 53, Sunday.Outpourings of love and support took place hours after the shootings in Orlando, and South Florida is no different. Hundreds gathered, Monday, to… Read more »
CBS4 (WFOR MIAMI)Wilton Manors Stonewall Festival Will Go OnWILTON MANORS (CBSMiami) – In the wake of the Orlando massacre targeting the gay community, organizers are evaluating their security measures for the upcoming Wilton Manors Stonewall Festival and Parade.“The situation is fluid and evaluation is ongoing. Security and safety remains our top priority, said Wilton Manors… Read more »
LOCAL 10 (ABC WPLG MIAMI)Miami Beach gay community, elected leaders come together for Orlando shooting vigilDebate about whether gay men should be able to donate blood draws applauseBy Carlos SuarezMIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The sound of John Lennon's "Imagine" brought tears to many in the crowd who gathered Sunday night in Miami Beach to mourn the victims of the Orlando nightclub… Read more »
