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“I’m so proud to secure $461 million in Everglades funding to continue this critical project to restore and protect our River of Grass. Since coming to Congress, I’ve proudly worked with my colleagues from Florida to secure record funds for this South Florida treasure, which protects drinking water for millions of families and businesses. It’s work that my Everglades Caucus Co-Chair Mario Diaz-Balart and fellow Appropriator Lois Frankel take tremendous pride in,” said Wasserman Schultz. “This year I was also able to request and secure $1.29 billion in vital funds and community projects that will benefit all of South Florida, from cutting-edge medical research, local water projects and algal bloom eradication, to keeping children safe from internet predators and helping homes remain weather resilient.” Read more »

“Republicans have made life too expensive. From burger and coffee prices, to rent, home insurance and utilities, costs keep soaring,” Wasserman Schultz said during debate on the House floor. “We can’t add to cost burdens by forcing families to pick between seeing a doctor or buying groceries.” Read more »

The capture of the brutal, illegitimate ruler of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, who oppressed Venezuela's people is welcome news for my friends and neighbors who fled his violent, lawless, and disastrous rule. However, cutting off the head of a snake is fruitless if it just regrows. Venezuelans deserve the promise of democracy and the rule of law, not a state of endless violence and spiraling disorder. Read more »