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Three South Florida members of Congress sworn in at Broward County ceremony; outline local and national priorities
Summary
Ceremony in Broward County ceremonially swore in Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Jared Moskowitz. Each used remarks to highlight priorities including hostage release and Middle East diplomacy, veterans and housing, job training and domestic policy fights in the new Congress.
Broward County hosted a ceremonial swearing-in for three South Florida members of Congress on Jan. 27, where U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz were each administered the oath and outlined priorities for the coming congressional term.
The event combined ceremonial elements — an invocation, the national anthem and the oath of office administered by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom — with extended remarks from each lawmaker about policy goals and community needs. The occasion also coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which speakers noted in their remarks.
The newly sworn representatives emphasized a mix of foreign‑policy and domestic items. Wasserman Schultz framed her remarks around support for Israel and the push to…
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