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My election has begun

Dear Friends, My election is starting now. We already knew that the Tea Party was energized and focused on removing me from office, and just today a Republican challenger has announced that he will run against me. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that James Gleason – who narrowly lost his race for Coral Springs mayor – is now focusing on my congressional seat. Send a message to my new opponent about the strength of my support by contributing to my...

New Roles in Congress

Dear Friends, With Congress back in session, I wanted to update you on my work in Washington. I have recently introduced a number of initiatives including legislation that would ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security, and a bill that would tighten sanctions and mandate transparency on companies investing in Iran. In addition, you can be certain that every day I am working hard to promote policies that create jobs, support small businesses and working families, and help...

Delegitimizing Israel at the UN

Dear Friends, On Wednesday, Lebanon presented a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council condemning Israeli settlement activity and calling on Israel to halt all building in what the resolution refers to as “Occupied Palestinian Territory”, including East Jerusalem. This latest attempt, manufactured and supported by the Palestinian leadership, does nothing to move forward the ultimate goal of peace; instead, it is meant solely to isolate and...

Stem cells can save lives

Dear Friend, The incessant partisan bickering and vitriol so prevalent in our politics today often obscures the true purpose of public service. To put it simply, the choices we make about public policy have a real and lasting impact on the lives of millions of our citizens. While many issues profoundly touch our lives and families, one that has...

Taking the lead

Dear Friends, As I begin focusing in earnest on my re-election campaign, I wanted to share with you some of the efforts I have been making in Congress on your behalf. Although I am one of the newest Members of Congress, I have wasted no time taking the lead on the key issues that are so important to our community. THE ECONOMY: With the economy continuing to struggle, I voted to boost loans to small businesses, reform Wall Street, expand unemployment insurance, and, just ...

My First Month in Congress

Dear Friends, It has been a busy few weeks for me in Congress, and I wanted to update you on some of my work on behalf of seniors, U.S. national security and the security of Israel with regard to Iran's nuclear program, and the passage of my first legislation advancing green energy technology. Committee Assignments and Seniors’ Task Force ...

Watch Ted Deutch Address "Team Ted" Volunteers

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Tomorrow is Election Day. Find out where to vote.

Tuesday, April 13th is Election Day. If you are in Broward County and need to find your polling place, click here: http://www.browardsoe.org/PrecinctFinder.aspx If you are in Palm Beach County and need to find your polling place, click...

A referendum on health care?

President Obama just signed into law health care reform that extends affordable coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans and ends the most unconscionable of insurance company abuses. For the past week, Americans have rallied in support of these critical reforms - proving once again that good policy makes good politics. Yet, it has become quite clear that Republicans do not see health care reform as a victory for the American people, but instead as a loss for the insurance companies....

Unite Against Citizens United

It is no secret that corporations wield too much power in Washington. From drug companies that lobby against negotiated prices for seniors, to oil companies standing in the way of green energy legislation, far too often, the voices of the American people are drowned out by special interests. Unfortunately, this problem is only slated to get worse. The Supreme Court's recent Citizens United decision gives corporations a blank check to spend during every election cycle. This ruling...

Photos from the Primary Election

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December Jobs Report Highlights Need for Action

Today, the Department of Labor reported that in December of 2009, employers across America cut an additional 85,000 jobs. Though this is a significant improvement from December of 2008, when we lost 630,000 jobs, this report remains a great disappointment and underlines how many Americans - and especially Floridians - are suffering in this economy. The fact that unemployment is still at 10 percent and even higher in Florida only reaffirms my belief that Congress and the President...

See the District Map Here

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Buzz: Ted "Winner of the Week"

Winner of the Week: State Sen. Ted Deutch. It looks more and more like the first term Democratic legislator from Boca Raton will walk into the Congressional seat Robert Wexler is vacating to take a well-paid middle east policy advocate job. No serious rival has emerged, Wexler essentially hand-picked his successor for a heavily Democratic district the well-regarded Deutch can probably hold as long as he likes. Full article...

Crunch Time: My election is in less than 80 days.

With less than 80 days until my primary election to Congress, momentum is building, but I need your help more than ever to spread the word about this campaign to every corner of South Florida. Most of you are familiar with my work in the Senate, including passing a bill that created new jobs in research and cancer treatment and that is bringing over a billion dollars in new revenue to the state. I’m also proud of my role as the first legislator in the country to write and pass...

Important Health Care Reform Passed

Dear Friends, I want to recognize and praise the historic passage of fundamental healthcare reform by the United States House of Representatives this past weekend. President Theodore Roosevelt first proposed delivering universal health care to the American people almost one hundred years ago. Hundreds of Members of Congress and Senators have tried and failed for generations to pass health care reform. Presidents ranging from Harry Truman to Bill Clinton have worked hard to deliver...

Endorsements from Reps. Wexler, Wasserman Schultz, Hastings, and Klein

I have very exciting news that will provide a tremendous boost for our campaign. Today, Congressman Robert Wexler endorsed me to succeed him in 19th Congressional District. In addition to Robert’s vote of confidence, I also received the endorsements of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Alcee Hastings and Rep. Ron Klein. I now have the unanimous support of four Democratic Members of Congress who represent Palm Beach and Broward Counties in Congress. I am truly overwhelmed by this...

Announcing my candidacy for Congress

Dear Friends, I want to let you know that I have just announced my candidacy for the United States Congress in the seat currently held by my friend, Congressman Robert Wexler, who is accepting a new position at the Center for Middle East Peace. I make this announcement with great excitement and humility. I am gratified by the incredible encouragement and support that I have already received for this race, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity to be your...

Protecting Women's Access to Breast Cancer Screenings

Dear friends, The sad fact is that each and every one of us has a friend or family member whose life has been touched by cancer. Some of us have lost loved ones, others have triumphed over impossible odds, and many courageous friends continue to fiercely battle this vicious disease. I am writing to you today because I am deeply disturbed by the newly issued guidelines from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, which tell women to put off mammograms and self-breast exams until the...