Women In Politics

Activist Challenges Wasserman Schultz For Congress
Donna Milo, a businesswoman and community activist from Miami, will challenge U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her seat in Congress.

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U.S. Rep Slams Castro Over Anti-Israel Comments
As U.S. and Cuba representatives prepare to hold immigration talks in Washington, a South Florida congresswoman has condemned former President Fidel Castro for remarks he made about Israel.  U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Castro’s remarks, which were distributed by the Cuban government, are an insult to “millions of Jews who were systematically killed or tortured by the Nazis.”

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Durbin Cedes Ground on Debit Caps as Support Erodes (Update1)
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, faced with growing opposition and slipping support for his proposal to cap debit-card “swipe” fees, said he is working to exempt prepaid cards governments use to distribute benefits.

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Durbin Vows to Win Debit-Fee Cap, Calls Objections ‘Manageable’
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, the majority whip, said objections to his proposed cap on debit-card transaction fees are “manageable” and that the card industry fomented opposition by intimidating small banks.

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Celebrating all things Villa Park at Summerfest
It was fitting that Paulina Jimenez’s smiling face was one of the first things folks saw Saturday as they walked into Villa Park’s Summerfest celebration.

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Local bowlers honored at annual banquet
Jason Wendt and Charly Boelter took home top honors at the annual bowling awards banquet held earlier this month.

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Castro’s lash against Israel a calculated move
In another example that the Cuban regime likes U.S.-Cuba relations just the way they are, Fidel Castro issued one of his reflections:

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