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  • REP. BROWN-WAITE EXPLAINS HER OPPOSITION TO MASSIVE PORK LADEN SPENDING BILL
    Jan 28, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today released the following statement about the massive spending bill before the House.  The legislation, which Rep. Brown-Waite opposes, is scheduled to be voted on later today.   “There is no doubt that our economy needs a kickstart to put us back o... More
  • REPS. PUTNAM, BROWN-WAITE INTRODUCE MEASURE TO SIMPLIFY TAXES FOR SENIORS
    Jan 27, 2009  - U.S. Representatives Adam Putnam (R-Fla) and Ginny Brown-Waite (R-Fla) today introduced legislation that would allow senior citizens to file their taxes on a new and simplified tax form (Form 1040S).  The IRS estimates that as many as 11 million seniors could benefit from a simplified tax form in th... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE URGES FLORIDA SENATORS TO OPPOSE GEITHNER NOMINATION
    Jan 21, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today released the following statement and attached letter that was sent to Florida Senators Mel Martinez and Bill Nelson regarding the nomination of Timothy Geithner to be the next Secretary of the Treasury.  Over the past several weeks Rep. Brown-Waite... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $20 MILLION IN FEDERAL HOUSING FUNDS FOR THE 5TH DISTRICT
    Jan 19, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that two 5th District Counties have received grants totaling more than $20 million in Neighborhood Stabilizations Program (NSP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  A program supported by Rep. Brown-Wait... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, NOT LEGISLATION THAT RAISES TAXES AND PUSHES FAMILIES OUT OF PRIVATE INSURANCE
    Jan 14, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced her opposition to legislation that would push low-income children out of private insurance plans and allow adults and illegal immigrants to qualify for state children’s healthcare programs.  While serving in the Florida State Senate Rep. ... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $125,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR ZEPHYRHILLS FIRE RESCUE
    Jan 14, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that the Zephyrhills Fire Rescue of Zephyrhills, Florida has been awarded federal funding as part of a national grant program to help the nation’s fire service community.    The Zephyrhills Fire Rescue has been awarded $127,077 in fede... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE APPOINTED TO WAYS AND MEANS HEALTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY SUBCOMMITTEES
    Jan 9, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that she was selected to serve on her top subcommittee choices on the House Ways and Means Committee; Health and Social Security.  These assignments place Rep. Brown-Waite at the center of the decision making process for comprehensive hea... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE INTRODUCES 4 BILLS ON FIRST DAY OF NEW CONGRESS
    Jan 7, 2009  - On the first day of session, U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) introduced her first four bills of the 111th Congress.   These bills reflect the priorities of the 5th District and demonstrate Rep. Brown-Waite’s commitment to the needs of her constituents.  Descriptions of each of the bill... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE NAMED TO HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
    Jan 7, 2009  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that she has been named to the House Ways and Means Committee for the 111th Congress.  A former Chairman of the Health Committee in the Florida Senate, Rep. Brown-Waite has spent much of her legislative career immersed in the issues under... More
  • 5th DISTRICT ARTIST HAS HOLIDAY ORNAMENT DISPLAYED IN THE WHITE HOUSE
    Dec 8, 2008  - 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... More
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