Congressman Robert Wexler, 19th District of Florida
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  » Wexler Votes to Preserve Funding for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Act
  October 22, 2009 Congressman Wexler issued the following statement to mark the passage of S.1793, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009: “Today, I voted in favor of extending the (More)
  » Congressman Wexler to Accept Position as President of the Center for Middle East Peace
  October 14, 2009 Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) issued the following statement: “Today, I am announcing that I will be accepting the position of president of the Center for Middle East Peace (More)
  » HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Joins Congressmen Wexler, Mario Diaz-Balart, Ron Klein, and State Senator Ted Deutch for Tour of Home with Contaminated Drywall
  October 13, 2009 Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, Congressmen Robert Wexler (FL-19), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), and Ron Klein (FL-22) and State Senator Ted Deutch will be joined by President Barack Obama’s Secretary for (More)
  » Wexler Praises Historic Signing of Armenian-Turkish Protocols
  October 10, 2009 Today, Congressman Robert Wexler, Chairman of the Europe Subcommittee, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Turkey Caucus, praised the governments (More)
Congressman Robert Wexler to Accept Position as President of the Center for Middle East Peace 
(Boca Raton, FL) Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) issued the following statement:

“Today, I am announcing that I will be accepting the position of president of the Center for Middle East Peace and will leave Congress effective in January of 2010.

“More than anything, I want to thank the voters of Palm Beach and Broward Counties who have allowed me the privilege of representing our community in the United States House of Representatives and the Florida Senate for the past nineteen years.  I have truly cherished the opportunity to serve my constituents – many of whom make up the generation that sacrificed in World War II and Korea and rebuilt our nation after the Great Depression.

“I have both ...read more

   October 14, 2009

MYTHS AND FACTS ON HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM 
Many residents of South Florida have received false and misleading information about the health care reform proposal currently under consideration in Congress.  Congressman Wexler has launched a new webpage on health care reform myths so that you can learn about this legislation yourself.

Frequently Cited Health Care Myths:

Myth: Page 29 lines 4-16 in the health care bill says your health care will be rationed.

Fact: This is a misreading of the text.  This section limits the amount of out-of-pocket costs you will face to $5,000 for an individual and $10,000 (indexed to CPI) for a family for a basic package of care.  This ensures you have access to affordable care and won’t go bankrupt paying for it. ...read more

   August 10, 2009

Rep. Wexler to Speak at Alliance for Retired Americans Event 
On Thursday, August 20, at 1 pm, Congressman Wexler will attend an event at the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach held by the Alliance for Retired Americans. At the event, Congressman Wexler will talk about the health reform proposal in the House, which seeks to limit out-of-pocket expenses insurance companies can charge customers and  discrimination against those with preexisting conditions. Wexler will also explain how the bill expands benefits for seniors under Medicare. 

Due to limited seating at the South County Civic Center, the Alliance for Retired Americans decided to ticket this event. Unfortunately, due to overwhelming interest, no further tickets are available.

Congressman Wexler will be holding more events in the near future and will post information about them on this website.  ...read more

   August 18, 2009

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