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President Obama's executive actions are a critical step to reducing this national epidemic. They are well within his legal authority and will help keep guns out of dangerous hands. They are so critical because of Republican in-action on closing loopholes and their failure to rise above the NRA's fearmongering. Read more »

President Obama's executive actions are a critical step to reducing this national epidemic. They are well within his legal authority and will help keep guns out of dangerous hands. They are so critical because of Republican in-action on closing loopholes and their failure to rise above the NRA's fearmongering. Read more »

We condemn Iran's blatant violation of international law, and urge the Administration to act immediately with punitive measures. Iran's destabilizing behavior in the region and continued support for terrorism represent an unacceptable threat to our closest allies as well as our own national security. As the international community prepares for implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran must understand that violating international laws, treaties, and agreements will have serious consequences. We call on the Administration to immediately announce new, U.S. sanctions against individuals and entities involved in Iran's ballistic missile program to ensure Iran is held accountable for its actions Read more »

SUNSHINE STATE NEWS Gun Groups, Florida Politicians React to Obama's Executive Order on Gun ControlBy ALLISON NIELSENPresident Barack Obama issued an executive order to help prevent gun violence on Tuesday, setting off a chain of reactions from politicians, gun rights activists and gun control groups alike, all of whom had something to say about the president’s big step to… Read more »

SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz endorses Obama gun control moves; Republicans opposedBy Anthony ManU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, said Tuesday she endorsed President Barack Obama's move to tighten the control of guns.Wasserman Schultz issued her statement before Obama finished unveiling his new proposals. Republican… Read more »

SUN SENTINEL Year later, same-sex marriages go from extraordinary to ordinaryBy Dan Sweeney The first LGBT couples to get married in the state are celebrating their first anniversaries.Same-sex marriage became legal in Miami-Dade County on January 5, with the rest of the state following on January 6.In the last year, they've had children, bought homes and in many cases, been… Read more »

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Chairman Mike Oxley, who I had the honor and privilege of working with when he served as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Read more »

SUNSHINE STATE NEWSFlorida Panther Habitat Needed, Congressman InsistsBy Kevin DerbyPointing to an incident over the weekend in which a Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., doubled down on his call for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to designate a “critical habitat” for the official animal of the Sunshine State.“Each year,… Read more »

SUN SENTINELSOUTH FLORIDA 100: Biggest Story of 2015Debbie Wasserman Schultz, member, U.S. House of RepresentativesThe Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage was a monumental step forward in our nation becoming a more perfect union and codifying a universal truth: love is love, and love should carry the same legal weight everywhere. I joined millions in shedding… Read more »

The Florida Gators and coach Jim McElwain gave Gator Nation a lot to be proud of this season, including an SEC East title, 10 regular season wins and an appearance in the SEC Championship Game! I'm confident the Gators will send the Wolverines home from Florida with their tails between their legs and I look forward to enjoying some delicious, if not necessarily clean cooked, Zingerman's Deli food, courtesy of Congresswoman Dingel. Read more »