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SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz stands with Venezuelan activists to denounce Maduro regime as humanitarian crisis growsBy Brian BallouU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz stood along Venezuelan activists Monday morning to denounce the "brutal" government led by President Nicholas Maduro and bring more attention to an escalating humanitarian crisis in the South American… Read more »

Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans' failure to act on commonsense gun safety legislation is a deeply disappointing decision during a week, summer and year in which Americans have grieved for far too many gun violence victims. Today marks both the one month anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting as well as at least the eleventh time that President Obama has had to address the nation after a mass shooting. It is unacceptable for the House of Representatives to recess for seven weeks without addressing our national gun violence epidemic. Our constituents sent us here to work together to solve America's most difficult problems, and these reports show that House Republicans have once again failed this critical test of leadership. We need action – not excuses, not more moments of silence, and not NRA-backed policies that do nothing to keep us safe. House Democrats have been clear – we need a vote on these rational, commonsense policies that overwhelming majorities of Americans support. Read more »

SUN SENTINEL / MIAMI HERALDOPINIONPositive bond needed between police, communityBy Mike RyanWe are facing a crisis of race and trust on our streets, sometimes infected by distant acts. This is neither an epiphany nor a new discussion for many. Now, alleged misconduct is not being hidden behind credibility battles, on either side, when a video surfaces.In Cleveland, where I attended law… Read more »

Our nation is in mourning over the murder of five law enforcement officers in Dallas, Texas last night. Every day our law enforcement officers perform the valiant and courageous act of leaving their homes knowing they may be in harm's way and yesterday too many of them did not return home. I send my deepest condolences to the families of the fallen officers and the community of Dallas. As we grieve the loss of those law enforcement officers, we also grieve the loss of two African-American men taken far too soon from their families and communities. The loss of even one life is too many, and we must have the courage to unite as a nation and have serious conversations about the bonds of trust between our communities and law enforcement. We owe it to ourselves, our children and one another to have those conversations. Read more »

Once again, Speaker Paul Ryan and House Republicans have completely surrendered to the National Rifle Association. Instead of moving commonsense legislation to address the gun violence crisis in the wake of the worst mass shooting in our nation's history, they have chosen to do absolutely nothing to keep us safe. Read more »

For too long, sexual assault survivors have had to navigate a confusing patchwork of laws and regulations that have not done enough to help them access justice. Our sexual assault survivors deserve a strong law to protect their most basic rights and I am pleased that this bill has taken a significant step towards becoming the law of the land. I thank Senator Shaheen for her leadership on this bill in the Senate, and look forward to continuing to work with my House colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure survivors are guaranteed a set of basic rights under Federal law. Read more »

POLITIFACT FLORIDADebbie Wasserman Schultz right about far-reaching effects of gun violenceBy Taylor LeightonIn the wake of the Orlando shootings and lacking congressional action regarding gun reform legislation, many are calling attention to the the devastating truths about gun violence in the United States. One of the vocal supporters advocating for tighter gun restrictions is Rep.… Read more »

SUNSHINE STATE NEWSGermany Agrees to Further Aid Holocaust SurvivorsMembers of the Florida delegation are declaring victory after Germany agreed on Tuesday to provide more financial assistance to Holocaust survivors. Germany announced it would lift caps on assistance to Holocaust survivors for home care.Earlier this year, a senator and two congressional representatives from Florida out a… Read more »

SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz, Ted Deutch turn up heat on Republicans over gun issuesBy Anthony ManContinuing an election-year attempt to achieve something constructive in the aftermath of the Orlando nightclub massacre, Democrats from South Florida pleaded, reasoned — and demanded — Tuesday that Republicans who control Congress consider legislation to slow, and in some cases… Read more »

MIAMI HERALDWasserman Schultz, Deutch call for a vote on new gun control billBy Alex DaughertySouth Florida Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Ted Deutch said on Tuesday that Republicans must allow a vote on a new gun control bill in the wake of June’s Orlando nightclub attack.“Do your damn job,” Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) said of House Republicans. “We… Read more »