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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after voting to raise the debt ceiling of the United States. The measure passed the House 221 to 201:“Today’s vote to raise the debt ceiling was a vote to uphold the full faith and credit of the United States of America, one of the most solemn responsibilities of a Member of Congress. For another… Read more »

By Nikki SchwabRep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., was the first Muslim elected to Congress and it's not always been an easy ride. Monday, on book tour duty for his new tome, “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” he spoke at the Center for American Progress about being a member of a religion that's often treated as the "scapegoat du jour." For instance, even before… Read more »

By Emily ShireA group of Waco-based anti-abortion activists have launched a boycott of Girl Scout cookies—and all because the Girl Scouts of America tweeted a Huff Po list featuring Wendy Davis.The new gluten-free shortbread cookies should have been the most controversial part of the 2014 Girl Scout cookie campaign.Instead, pro-life groups across the country have banded together to… Read more »

A group of lawmakers want Gov. Rick Scott to let conscience be his guide over whether 1.2 million poor people in Florida should get health insurance under an expansion of Medicaid. “Governor, last year you said your conscience wouldn't allow you to stand in the way of an expansion,” the lawmakers wrote Scott in a letter today. “We hope your conscience now will… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today that that she is partnering with USA Network in its efforts to promote Characters Unite Month this February, continuing the Network’s award-winning, five-year public service campaign to combat hate and discrimination. Along with other Members of Congress, Rep. Wasserman Schultz appears in an “I Won’t Stand… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) voted today to advance bipartisan legislation that would bring relief to tens of thousands of homeowners in Florida and around the nation trying to afford and maintain flood insurance coverage.  The procedural motion, which failed by a vote of 193-225, would have allowed the House to immediately take up and pass legislation to delay… Read more »

By William E. GibsonTo the dismay of Florida Democrats and Gov. Rick Scott, the U.S. House voted 225 to 193 on Tuesday to reject an attempt to delay most rate hikes in flood insurance for four years.  “Today I spoke with House Speaker John Boehner and encouraged him to take up legislation to fix the unfair national flood insurance rate hikes,” Scott said. “For too… Read more »

By Ted ScoutenSome drivers say it’s a never-ending line of traffic on Interstate 95.   Even at off-peak hours, the interstate has been known to be packed, frustrating drivers to no end.  ”It’s a catastrophe!” said driver Deborah Brown. “It’s the worst experience I ever had!” exclaimed another I-95 driver.The construction on the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) has hired Sean Bartlett to serve as the new Communications Director in her Congressional office.Most recently, Bartlett worked as a senior officer on the United Nations Foundation’s public affairs team, where he led the communications work of the Foundation’s Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves initiative. He also supported the… Read more »

By Michele GillenMIAMI (CBSMiami) — Flying in from Washington DC and an experience of a lifetime on Capital Hill, Brandon Burke  arrived at the CBS 5  Super Kid reunion  all smiles and wearing  success well.From the moment he  first met with CBS 4 Chief Investigator Michele Gillen, Brandon shared  his  hope to someday run for US Congress and devote… Read more »