Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who returned this week from a bipartisan trip to Israel, released this statement on the signing of a new agreement between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas in Cairo, Egypt: "Today’s signing of the Palestinian reconciliation agreement confirms that the Palestinian Authority has chosen unity with a terrorist organization over peace with Israel. This new Palestinian government has rejected the basic international stan... Read more

(Washington, DC) Rep. Ted Deutch released this statement after the House of Representatives passed a continuing budget resolution for the remainder of 2011: “Unfortunately, the cost of getting enough tea party ideologues to avert a government shutdown was $38.5 billion in cuts to programs for working families without asking special interests to share in the sacrifice. A deal that slashes Medicaid funding for poor children while protecting massive loopholes for corporations that ship jobs oversea... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) joined his colleagues on the House Democratic Seniors Task Force for a press conference on the recently unveiled Republican budget plan that will replace Medicare with vouchers for private insurance and reduce Medicaid benefits relied on by nursing home patients, impoverished children, permanently disabled Americans, and millions of low-income workers. Video and excerpts of Rep. Deutch's remarks are available below. Speech Excerpts: "For seniors, this plan is no pa... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (D-FL) released the following statement in reaction to the explosion of a bomb today in Jerusalem that killed a 59-year-old woman and injured dozens more: “Today’s horrific bombing in Jerusalem is yet another attack in a surge of violence perpetuated by Palestinian terrorists against innocent Israeli citizens,” said Congressman Ted Deutch. “The victims of this heinous attack and the Israeli people deserve the full support of the international community as they seek to defe... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) released this statement regarding the United Nations Human Rights Council’s consideration of six resolutions aimed solely at singling out and delegitimizing Israel on the international stage. These resolutions come at a time when Israel’s neighbors are struggling to achieve the most basic freedoms and human rights, and when Israel is the only partner willing to come to the table for direct peace talks. Statement by Congressman Ted Deutch: “It is appalling that the ... Read more

"A government shutdown would deny Americans the services they pay for, stall critical government investigations, and chip away at our economic growth. While I voted to avoid this scenario today, it is disgraceful these temporary funding measures are taking the place of a real strategy to create jobs, grow the economy, and overcome our long term fiscal challenges. “Those who argue the cuts in today’s resolution do not go far enough have misguided priorities. We need immediate economic growth and ... Read more

Rep. Ted Deutch released the following statement regarding widespread reporting regarding Deutsche Boerse's posible merger with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Euronext) and the possibility that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) name could be changed now or at any point in the future. Statement by Congressman Ted Deutch "The ultimate merits of this potential merger will be debated in the days and months ahead, however, one absolute precondition of this merger must be that the iconic name of t... Read more

Congressman Deutch released this statement in reaction to the court ruling out of Florida today overturning health care reform: "The American people want Congress to focus on jobs and the economy, rather than the political spectacle of repealing health care reform. Unlike in today's decision, the argument that health care reform somehow exceeds the authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce has already been rejected by twelve federal judges. Individuals who forgo basic health coverage... Read more

(Washington, DC) Congressman Ted Deutch released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act: “The majority of Americans want Congress to work on creating jobs, but the Republican majority in Congress has demanded we spend the opening weeks of the 112th Congress on the political spectacle of repealing health care reform. “A repeal of the Affordable Care Act would have a devastating impact on Florida’s economy... Read more

Rep. Ted Deutch released this statement in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: "Today, we pay tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose struggle against prejudice and discrimination helped deliver Americans of all racial and ethnic backgrounds a more just and free nation. Dr. King's dream of an America in which all our citizens can work and live in service of our common humanity is as poignant today as it was during the historic struggle for civil rights. As our nation co... Read more