Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D, FL-20]

Freshman lawmakers feel their way in D.C.

2008-11-21T00:00:00Z

...change the fact that people expect us to change them," said Grayson, who said he has already consulted with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz -- a fellow Florida Democrat and rising star in the party -- on re-election tips. The threat could work to Gr

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Van Hollen eyes 2010 recruitment

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

...recruiting team met regularly every Thursday for the last two years. Present at the meeting this Thursday were Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.), Joseph Crowley (N.Y.), Russ Carnahan (Mo.), Steve Israel (N.Y.), Adam Schiff (Calif.) and Bruce Braley

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South Florida auto dealers push aid for carmakers

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Mel Martinez and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and Democratic Reps. Ron Klein and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Other South Florida dealers had different takes on the ...

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Auto dealers push aid for carmakers

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...of Congress, including Republicans Sen. Mel Martinez and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and Democratic Reps. Ron Klein and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Other South Florida dealers had different takes on the rescue plan. ''They should help them,'' said Al Hendricks

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'Change' Candidate Obama Enlists Hill Veterans for West Wing

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...period of legislative accomplishment -- for creating an atmosphere in which legislative victories will be maximized." Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said the Hill expertise was particularly needed given the shaky economy. "It sends a very clear

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Washington Post: One Cabinet job would put focus on two Clintons

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

"She was one of the most successful primary candidates," said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). "I really think that it's unfair to suggest that ...

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Democrats Could Gain Southern Senators in 2010

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Potential opponents include, on the Democratic side, US Rep. Charlie Melancon, ex-US Rep. Chris John, District Attorney Paul Connick and prominent ...

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Hill Heavy Hitters Filling Obama's West Wing Lineup

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said the Hill expertise is particularly needed given the shaky economy. "It sends a very clear message . . . that he ...

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Wasserman Schultz, Wexler among top 50 most influential Jewish ...

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

It's sometimes hard to believe that it's been only four years since Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz became the first Jewish woman from Florida to be elected ...

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Wasserman Schultz, Wexler among top 50 most influential Jewish Americans

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

...on whether to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney. It's sometimes hard to believe that it's been only four years since Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz became the first Jewish woman from Florida to be elected to Congress. That's because she's wasted little

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ZAKA Search & Rescue Tribute Luncheon

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), who introduced a bill that passed the House unanimously recognizing a Jewish-American Heritage Fund, ...

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The 2008 Forward 50 Picks "Rahmbo," Obama's New Chief, Edgy ...

2008-11-13T00:00:00Z

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) -- It's sometimes hard to believe that it's been only four years since Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz became the ...

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What's ahead for Mel Martinez?

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

Congresspeople (coined that word just now, Obama may have it) Allen Boyd, Kathy Castor, Kendrick Meek and Debbie Wasserman-Schultz. State Representative Dan ...

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Round one of musical chairs -- Meek sits it out

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

...suggest the front runner for the post is Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., whom Meek spoke with over the weekend. And Debbie Wasserman Schultz is no longer in the running to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Maryland Dem Rep. Chris Van

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Dems back off leadership challenges

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

... a higher rung to grab on to, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.), a deputy whip who chaired the DCCCâ€™s Frontline and Red to Blue programs. ...

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Hotter than Hannah Montana? Tickets to the inauguration

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

...phone lines from eager constituents and most have posted instructions on securing tickets on their websites. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz also posted a warning about ticket scams: tickets to the ceremonies are free and distributed via members of Congre

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Dems back off leadership challenges

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

...without any major fights also leaves a number of up-and-coming members without a higher rung to grab on to, including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.), a deputy whip who chaired the DCCC’s Frontline and Red to Blue programs. Wasserman Schultz was

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Obama First Gift to Jewish Lobby! A New Defender Of Americaâ€™s ...

2008-11-09T00:00:00Z

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) 28. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) 29. Anthony Weiner (DN.Y.) 30. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) 31. John Yarmuth (D-Ky. ...

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Committees Lack Leaders

2008-11-09T00:00:00Z

If Van Hollen sticks with his initial decision, Pelosi could turn to Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.), among others. â€œShe can be convincing, ...

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Dahlkemper must work hard to get ready

2008-11-08T00:00:00Z

Alliances are necessary, of course, and Dahlkemper appears to have forged an early one with US Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, ...

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