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ROLL CALLThe Cancer CaucusPersonal Stories Shape House Members’ ApproachBy Lindsey McPhersonVice President Joseph R.  Biden Jr.’s loss of his son Beau drives him as he leads the national “moonshot” effort to cure cancer, but he’s far from the only policymaker whose experience with the disease has pushed them into action.Congress is full of Democrats and… Read more »

ROLL CALLOPINIONWith Cancer Diagnosis, Senate’s Newest Work-Life BalanceBy David HawkingsDuring a decade in national politics, Claire McCaskill has been a trailblazer several times. In 2006, she was the first woman elected to the Senate from Missouri. In 2008, the first senator to back Barack Obama for president. In 2012, the biggest upset winner among the many Democratic incumbents… Read more »

Each March, we celebrate Women's History Month and honor and recognize our nation's women and all their contributions to improve the lives of every American. Each Friday this month, I'll be celebrating a woman in Florida's 23rd Congressional District who is active in public service. This week's honoree is Kathy Fernandez Rundle, State Attorney of Miami-Dade County. Read more »

Yesterday, Iran test-fired ballistic missiles, allegedly with the phrase "Israel must be wiped out" inscribed on them. Coupled with other recent missile tests and ongoing support of terrorist actors, these actions clearly show that Iran continues to be a nefarious force in the region. In December, I urged the Administration to take concrete action and sanction those Iranian individuals and entities that continue to facilitate Iran's ballistic missile program, which they did. I now urge the United States to bring these most recent tests, which appear to be a direct violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, to the immediate attention of the Security Council. Read more »

CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE PRESS RELEASEU.S. Navy to Name Littoral Combat Ship USS FORT LAUDERDALEHistoric honor underscores City's longstanding ties to U.S. NavySecretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has informed the City that the United States Navy will name a ship in honor of Fort Lauderdale.The USS FORT LAUDERDALE will be a littoral combat ship (LCS), part of the Navy's new generation… Read more »

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTRep. Wasserman Schultz: Work-Life Balance Can Be Difficult but Is CriticalHaving a perspective of a working mother has helped in the role as a legislator, the Florida Congresswoman writes.By Debbie Wasserman SchultzAs a citizen legislator who started off in Florida's House of Representatives in Tallahassee, a nearly eight-hour drive from our home in South… Read more »

FOX NEWS.COMLousy food, low pay ... lawmakers testify (gripe) about working on Capitol HillBy Chad PergramCapitol Hill is a terrible place to work -- That’s the lasting impression one might have after listening to lawmakers this week discussed the budget for Congress at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.Here are some of complaint and concerns the lawmakers debated at the… Read more »

This is truly a new low for Florida's Republican-led Legislature. I am appalled that in the year 2016, we are still fighting for young women in this nation and state to have quality, affordable health care, including unfettered access to comprehensive family planning services, and safe and legal abortion care. Thanks to Florida's Republicans, my daughters and millions of others across the Sunshine State will instead have their access to health care blocked. It's truly a sad day in Florida. But I am confident, like so many other intrusive, unconstitutional laws pushed by Republicans, this one will be turned back as well. Read more »

Each March, we celebrate Women's History Month and honor and recognize our nation's women and all their contributions to improve the lives of every American. Each Friday this month, I'll be celebrating a woman in Florida's 23rd Congressional District who is active in public service. Read more »

EXAMINER.COMComplaint: Feminine hygiene products missing on Capitol HillBy Paul BedardIn a shocking finding that amounts to a very personal war on women, feminine hygiene products haven't been stocked in the House convenience store and pay bathroom dispensers around the campus are often marked with "Out of Order" signs.At a House appropriations hearing, Democrat Rep. Debbie… Read more »