October 9, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II issued the following statement today applauding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ decision to maintain lock hours on the Jim Woodruff Dam on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Rivers (ACF) system ensuring continued access for Florida’s fishermen and boaters on a 10 hours per day, four days per week schedule: “After continued discussions with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and meeting personally with c... Read More

October 5, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II issued the following statement today regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September jobs report: “After 43 months of unemployment above 8%, a decrease in the real unemployment rate should come as welcome news. Unfortunately, a closer look at the September jobs report reveals more cause for concern. America is still experiencing its weakest recovery since the Great Depression, with more than 23 million A... Read More

October 4, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II joined a coalition of seven Gulf Coast lawmakers today in urging the Department of Justice to adhere to the RESTORE Act’s payment structure for BP fines collected as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The letter, addressed to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, comes amid recent news reports that DOJ may be negotiating a settlement that funnels penalties away from the Clean Water Act while reducing the authori... Read More

September 18, 2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Steve Southerland, II issued the following statement on the 65th anniversary of the United States Air Force: “Today we celebrate the 65th anniversary of the United States Air Force and remember the countless heroes who have protected our skies. I am proud to represent airmen from both Tyndall AFB and Eglin AFB in Congress, and remain grateful for the sacrifices they and their families have made for America. Since 1947, no nation has bee... Read More