Friday, 14 November 2008 |
Last Friday Gus attended the public unveiling of the first in a series of 'Freedom Homes' in St. Petersburg.
The Freedom Home has been developed to offer enhanced living in a “Freedomized” environment for those with disabilities as well as those who are able bodied.
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Friday, 31 October 2008 |
On Friday, Gus attended the change of central Command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Lt. General Martin Dempsey relinquished command to General David H. Petraeus, formerly commander of Multi-National Force - Iraq.
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Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
Gus, who is a Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee’s Task Force on Veterans’ Affairs, met with local VA officials and toured the new off-site VA Dental Clinic in New Port Richey which is expected to open sometime in the new year.
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Friday, 17 October 2008 |
Today, Gus joined with over 30 of his House in calling for opening the books at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the public, allowing Americans to see inside the decisions made by the leadership of the two mortgage giants at the heart of the crisis gripping our financial markets.
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 |
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has the story...
"South Florida's first "Silver Alert" ended happily Wednesday when an elderly man suffering from Alzheimer's disease was found safe in Miami-Dade County.
The new alert system, which helps find missing and endangered people generally over the age of 60, has now been used twice successfully in Florida in its first week. A third alert was issued in North Florida Wednesday night.
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Friday, 03 October 2008 |
By GUS BILIRAKIS
Marked by the ubiquitous color pink, October represents the month of
the year during which we collectively direct our attention towards
breast cancer. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month provides an
annual opportunity to raise both awareness and hope for millions of
America’s women and men affected by breast cancer.
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
On Tuesday, the Largo Police Department held a press conference announcing that Pinellas county will institute a new Silver Alert program. On Oct. 8, Gov. Charlie Christ will sign an executive order putting the new system into effect in Florida. There are 501,480 people with Alzheimer's in the state and 34,334 in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
By GUS BILIRAKIS
As Floridians, we know all too well the devastation encountered when a major hurricane strikes. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, exposed the citizens of the United States to a whole new spectrum of emergency preparedness response. Never before had we realized that an unforeseen enemy could come onto our soil and wreak so much havoc on innocent an unsuspecting citizens. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it is an excellent opportunity to ensure that we have survival supplies and a plan in place should we face a national disaster-be it natural or man-made.
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Monday, 22 September 2008 |
Yesterday the Miami Herald ran an article highlighting how identity theft has once again toped the list of all consumer complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commision for the eighth consecutive year.
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Thursday, 18 September 2008 |
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Friday, 21 November 2008 |
WASHINGTON (21 November) – U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida’s 9th Congressional District, today co-sponsored H.R. 7276 legislation that would amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to require prior Congressional approval for future expenditures.
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Friday, 10 October 2008 |
WASHINGTON (10 October) – The Center for Security Policy, one of the
nation’s leading national security policy organizations, today named
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) a “Champion of National Defense”. The
designation came as CSP released its National Security Scorecard which
ranks Members of the US Congress based on their support for – or
opposition to – policies that support and sustain US national defense.
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Friday, 03 October 2008 |
WASHINGTON (3 October) – U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida’s 9th Congressional District, today released the following statement after the House approved the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act:
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
WASHINGTON (30 September) – U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), representing Florida’s 9th Congressional District, yesterday released the following statement after the House rejected the Financial Markets Stabilization Bill by a vote of 205 to 228:
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Thursday, 25 September 2008 |
WASHINGTON (25 September) – U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.) joined with his colleagues in supporting two measures designed to improve the lives of veterans and active duty and retired servicemembers.
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Thursday, 25 September 2008 |
WASHINGTON (25 September) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, today named U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small business owners in the 110th Congress.
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
WASHINGTON (24 September) – On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.) introduced H.R. 7011 to ensure that all eligible combat disabled military retirees are able to collect Combat-Related Special Compensation.
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Tuesday, 09 September 2008 |
WASHINGTON DC – A Resolution condemning certain Middle East media outlets, authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), was today agreed to by the House by a vote of 409 to 1.
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Wednesday, 30 July 2008 |
Would Require DHS to Create a Biometric Tracking System for Maritime Immigration Interdiction
WASHINGTON DC – HR 2490, introduced by Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), passed the House 394 - 3 (House Roll Call 534). After passage of this vital immigration legislation, Congressman Bilirakis released the following statement.
“With over 12,000 miles of coastline in the continental United States, securing our waterways is integral in securing the homeland. As the southwest border fence makes land crossing more difficult, smugglers and potential terrorists will look for other ways to enter the United States. We must stay ahead of the curve. Implementing a biometric tracking system for maritime interdictions is a crucial step forward in securing our border. Coast Guard personnel are the best in the world and this bill will give them another tool in their mission to protect and defend America’s waterways.”
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Tuesday, 22 July 2008 |
Bilirakis Visited Renewables Lab, Alaskan Oil Fields, and Discussed America’s Energy Future With Energy Leaders
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Freshman Republican Whip, joined Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and other House Republican Freshman on the “American Energy Tour.” Congressman Bilirakis traveled to the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado. In addition, Congressman Bilirakis took an aerial tour of ANWR to examine exploration techniques, opportunities, and challenges in the oil industry and spoke with industry and government leaders.
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 |
WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) testified today before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Judiciary Committee on HR 5898, the "Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008."
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
WASHINGTON (26 Jun) - On Thursday, legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), which creates a pilot program for the mobile biometric screening of aliens interdicted in the maritime environment, was approved by the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
WASHINGTON (26 June) - Congressman Gus Bilirakis today was named a “Friend of the Shareholder” by the American Shareholders Association. This recognition is given for votes in favor of America’s shareholder majority. The votes reflected were from the first session of the 110th Congress (2007).
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
WASHINGTON (26 June) - Today, Rep. Bilirakis (R-FL) was honored by the Alliance for Worker Freedom (AWF) with its fourth annual “Guardian of Worker Freedom” award at a private ceremony in the U.S. Capitol.
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Monday, 16 June 2008 |
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (16 June) - In recognition of his enduring work as a public servant, the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce awarded U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), with the Upper Tampa Bay Cup Award.
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