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DETROIT NEEDS A NEW BUSINESS MODEL, NOT A TAXPAYER FUNDED BAILOUT
Dec 23, 2008
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As you may know, the Detroit automobile industry – Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford – recently came before Congress to request $34 billion in loans and lines of credit. As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, I had the opportunity to hear first-hand from the CEOs of the three compa...
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5th DISTRICT ARTIST HAS HOLIDAY ORNAMENT DISPLAYED IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Dec 8, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today recognized local Hernando County artist Wanda McVeigh for her holiday ornament that was accepted by First Lady Laura Bush to hang on the official White House Christmas tree.
“It is exciting that renowned Brooksville wildlife artist Wanda McVe...
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NEW VA HEALTH CENTER COMING TO CLERMONT
Dec 5, 2008
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U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has chosen the City of Clermont in Lake County, Florida to receive a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The new health care clinic is expected open for patients in FY2010 and w...
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HIGH SEAS PIRACY MUST STOP
Dec 5, 2008
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On September 15, the Sirius Star, a supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of oil worth over $100 million dollars, was hijacked by pirates near the coast of Somalia. While piracy on the high seas has been less of a problem recently, historically piracy has been a problem of epic proportions. ...
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EVEN IN TOUGH TIMES AMERICANS HAVE REASON TO GIVE THANKS
Nov 28, 2008
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Americans this week celebrated Thanksgiving at homes around the country. Whether it was a time to visit with family you only see once a year or a chance to get together with old friends, this holiday is truly a time to give thanks for the blessings in our lives.
Too often our busy schedules see...
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CONGRESS MUST PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PAID TAXES THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS
Nov 21, 2008
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Knowing of your interest in Social Security, I wanted to share some thoughts with you on this issue as we prepare to make the transition to new leadership in Congress and the Executive Branch.
As you may know, there is a Social Security trust fund in the federal treasury that pays benefits to ...
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VETERANS DAY IS A TIME TO HONOR THE PAST AND WORK TOWARD THE FUTURE FOR ALL AMERICAN VETERANS
Nov 14, 2008
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Ninety years ago President Woodrow Wilson and the U.S. Congress created a new federal holiday to commemorate the end of World War I and recognize the service of the brave men who fought in the cause of freedom. Known originally as Armistice Day, this holiday honored veterans and fallen soldiers of ...
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HELPING 5TH DISTRICT SENIORS WITH HEALTH CARE COSTS
Nov 7, 2008
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As most Floridians know, our region is a wonderful place for people to spend their retirement. The 5th District has hundreds of thousands of seniors who moved into the area with dreams of spending their golden years in the warmth and beauty that Florida has to offer. With a low cost of living, a g...
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DEPORTING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO COMMIT CRIMES
Oct 31, 2008
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Knowing of your interest in border security and stronger enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws, I wanted to share some good news with you about new federal efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens.
During my time in Congress, I have worked closely with my colleagues on the Ho...
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2009 SOCIAL SECURITY COLA PROVIDES LARGEST INCREASE IN 25 YEARS
Oct 24, 2008
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Knowing of your interest in Social Security, I want to share with you the good news that all Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 5.8% increase in their monthly payments for 2009. This increase, known as the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), reflects the inflated prices American...
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Veterans
