On Friday, Gus held an informal town meeting with constituents at a local gas station. Gus had a chance to gain input from people who are affected by high gas prices and also offered cost saving tips while seeking advice on solutions. He even pumped gas for some customers.

On Friday, Gus had the opportunity to experience fingerprint identification firsthand when he visited Ceelox, a software development firm in Tampa.

I am sure many of you who have read or watched FoxNews today have seen that as Democrats voted to take a 5-week vacation, Gus and his Republican colleagues took to the House floor to demand that Speaker Pelosi bring Congress back in session to debate and VOTE on a comprehensive plan to lower gas prices, invest in renewable resources, and break our dependence on foreign oil. 

Congressman John Culberson (R-TX) was twittering and qik'ing the "People's House" all day today and the videos and posts are worth a read.  In addition, the folks at Redstate were getting live updates from the floor. 

The Politico also has a great play-by-play. 

Gus voted against adjourning Congress for a 5-week vacation because he believes you only get a vacation when you accomplish something.  Gus will continue to supoprt an "All of the Above" approach to energy.  Domestic oil, renewable energy, long term strategy, conservation, and much more. 

When the House reconvenes tomorrow for the final week of session prior to the August district work period one of Gus' bills, H.R. 2490, will be fifth on the agenda.

Recently Gus joined other House Republican Freshman on the “American Energy Tour.” Gus traveled to the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado. In addition, Gus took an aerial tour of ANWR to examine exploration techniques, opportunities, and challenges in the oil industry and spoke with industry and government leaders.

This past Tuesday the House Judiciary subcommittee on crime, terrorism and homeland security conducted a hearing to examine various elder bills including H.R. 5898, the Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008.

On Wednesday, USA Today posted an article about the growing need for the implementation of a Silver Alert system. Gus' bill was highlighted as a potential solution.

By GUS BILIRAKIS

There is no symbol that better represents our country’s history and tradition than the American flag. Our flag is prominently displayed in classrooms, courtrooms, above our nation’s capital, and even on the moon. It serves as a constant reminder of what makes America great.

On Thursday, Gus will receive the Foundation’s George “Buck” Gillispie Award for Meritorious Service from the Blinded American Veterans Foundation (BAVF).

Today's Lakeland Ledger has an editorial making the case for the need to have a Silver Alert notification system in Florida.