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U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia (FL-26) along with U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and others call on House Republicans during a press conference to allow a vote on H.R. 15, as well as discussing what immigration reform would mean for residents in South F

Original post | 12:19 p.m.

Updated | 2:36 p.m., 3:21 p.m. and 3:33 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Weston, chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, pushed Monday for two key issues that could help decide how enthusiastic Hispanic voters are this year and which party they end up favoring.

At a news conference at Hispanic Unity of Florida in Hollywood Wasserman Schultz said:

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, must put immigration reform legislation on the floor of the House for a vote. She said she was delivering a simple message to Boehner. Allow the House to vote on comprehensive immigration reform without delay.

Wasserman Schultz said the immigration reform legislation is common sense and ready to go. It would reduce the deficit, strengthen the nations borders, and improve the economy and improve the lives of many people living in the U.S. She called it the moral thing to do for millions of our brothers and sisters living in the shadows.

Wasserman Schultz was joined at the event by U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, D-Miami. He said theres no area in the United States that would benefit more from comprehensive immigration reform than South Florida.

The Florida Senate must pass a measure granting in-state tuition for state college and university students who were brought to the U.S. years ago. Wasserman Schultz ridiculed Republican Gov. Rick Scotts claim that he supports the legislation. Hes exercised exactly zero leadership, she said. This is squarely in the Republicans court and I hope they dont let the legislative session expire on Friday without taking it up and sending it to the governor.

Josie Bacallao, president and CEO of Hispanic Unity, said its an important issue for many people in South Florida.

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Wasserman Schultz demands action on immigration reform