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SUN SENTINELWhere is respect between police and citizens?By Sun Sentinel Editorial BoardOh, how we wish there were easy answers to what's happening between cops and citizens these days. Unfortunately, there are no simple solutions to the troubling lack of trust that exists.What we witnessed at a South Florida Arby's this week — where a drive-thru clerk allegedly refused to… Read more »

I thank Speaker John Boehner for his service to this nation, the House of Representatives, and the state of Ohio. Despite our disagreements, we found common ground on things both personal and legislative. I have long admired his willingness to display his courage of conviction and deeply-held beliefs in the glare of the public eye. It was clear that Pope Francis' visit yesterday visibly moved him, as it did many of our colleagues. Read more »

I was deeply moved by the message delivered by Pope Francis this morning to a Joint Meeting of Congress. His words focused on dialogue and the moral imperatives of shrinking poverty, compassion, embrace of immigrants through recognition of our common history as descendants of immigrants and the urgency of taking care of our air, the environment and nature. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) released the following statement after Pope Francis’ address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. Her special guest was former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords:“I was deeply moved by the message delivered by Pope Francis this morning to a Joint Meeting of Congress. His words focused on dialogue and the moral imperatives of shrinking poverty,… Read more »

From my family to yours, I wish you a shana tovah and g'mar tov – a happy and sweet new year. May you and those close to you be inscribed for another year in the Book of Life. Read more »

ASSOCIATED PRESSHouse OKs GOP bill blocking Planned Parenthood fundsBy ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLORA divided House voted Friday to block Planned Parenthood's federal funds for a year, as Republican leaders labored to keep GOP outrage over abortion from spiraling into an impasse with President Barack Obama that could shut down the government.The House used a nearly party-line 241-187… Read more »

This bill is possibly the most dangerous bill for women's health to come to the House Floor this Congress. Read more »

ROLL CALLCOMMENTARYRoll Call: 60 Years as an InstitutionBy Rep. Debbie Wasserman SchultzFor 60 years, Roll Call has brought all the news of Capitol Hill — from the monumental, national stories to the in-depth campus tidbits — right to our office doors, Republican and Democrat alike.On any given day, the Roll Call that sits on my office coffee table offers me a wide spectrum of… Read more »

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community's countless contributions to our nation. For generations, this community has reaffirmed their strong commitment to family, education, faith, and work ethic, thereby becoming a vibrant part of our melting pot of cultures. Read more »

SOUTH FLORIDA JEW ISH JOURNALLeaders back Wasserman Schultz's integrityBy Marvin GlassmanAlthough many of the Jewish leaders that attended the recent meeting with Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) were disappointed that Wasserman Schultz supported the Iran Deal, none of the leaders felt that her decision had anything to do with political… Read more »