Gus Bilirakis

Florida's 12th District

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  • Great example of a private sector initiative to help our veterans get back to work. As our nation’s heroes (cont) http://t.co/CezZbMZ1
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  • Thanks, @RmazeTns! It's been a great day for our #veterans!
  • Proud to have HR 4057, which I authored to help #veterans best position themselves for future careers, signed into law: http://t.co/tLyfckwQ
  • Yesterday's announcement that MacDill Air Force base is no longer in the running for the new KC-46A fuel tankers (cont) http://t.co/sb4HWWSl
  • RT @OnColleges: New bill designed to make the transition into #highered for #veterans easier - Learn more about it: http://t.co/G0Kk2qbX ...
  • Our thoughts are w @PamBondi. Her father fought a great battle w Leukemia & we send prayers/support to her family during this difficult time
  • Great to join the community for yesterday's Epiphany celebration. Congrats to Vassilios Harding on retrieving the cross http://t.co/tcamqK09
  • Proud of my niece, Evelyn, & son, Teddy. Their involvement in the #Epiphany celebration is a blessing for our family: http://t.co/C332BLi0
  • It is a privilege to be sworn in to the 113th Congress today. There is a lot that must be done to get this (cont) http://t.co/KRKymz55
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  • Today's passage of H.R. 4057 and S. 3202 mark an important step to ensuring our veterans continue to remain a (cont) http://t.co/JNh459y6
  • Gen Schwarzkopf was a hero, impacting lives through his service to the US & commitment to TB. He will be greatly missed http://t.co/6ETNhJtf
  • "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his (cont) http://t.co/AM9r53Cn
  • My thoughts and prayers are with @AlexSinkFlorida, family and friends during this difficult time. Bill will be truly missed.
  • TY to my Senate colleagues, esp. @PattyMurray & @SenatorBurr, for ensuring veterans continue to remain a top priority: http://t.co/DWVCjBhc
  • After receiving ARB unclassified report, looking fwd to tomorrow’s Foreign Affairs hearing to get to bottom of Benghazi http://t.co/rbDJi6p4
  • Proud to be named to @HouseCommerce, which marked its 217th anniversary last Friday #Congress #History http://t.co/bjZtcvZ0
  • My thoughts and prayers are with those in CT, especially the victims and those affected by this horrible tragedy. http://t.co/NfsXybMC
  • Hope you enjoy the office as much as we did. @DrPhilRoe: Moving to new DC office. Thanks to my friend @RepGusBilirakis for the warm welcome!
  • Great mtg w @LtGovCarroll. We discussed the important role the military plays in FL & need to prevent #sequestration. http://t.co/t44TvNwk
  • Thanks to @adamsmithtimes & Al Ruechel for having me on Political Connections to speak about the #fiscalcliff. http://t.co/InfsHHie
  • Happy #Hanukkah to my Jewish friends! May you and your family enjoy this Festival of Lights!
  • Today's jobs report reaffirms the work that still lies ahead of Congress: http://t.co/um6QNLmW
  • On this 71st Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we remember the more than 2,000 service members and 49 (cont) http://t.co/DNZlUhFP
  • I urge Senate to act on HR 4057 to arm vets w info needed to make informed decisions re education & jobs. RT to support http://t.co/2ESRhnwo
  • Don't forget - this is the last week to make changes to your #Medicare plan. Learn more about Medicare Open Enrollment: http://t.co/hGv27ek3
  • Congrats to these local family businesses for achieving this milestone, and thanks for your contributions to our area: http://t.co/V8epMMvM
  • RT @HouseCommerce: Special #FollowFriday help us welcome our new members to the committee @RepGusBilirakis, @RepBillJohnson, @auctnr1 &a ...
  • As part of Caucus on Rx Drug Abuse, I met w FDA, CDC & the Office of Natl Drug Control Policy today to discuss ways to combat Rx abuse in FL
  • Humbled to be selected for @HouseCommerce. Thank you @SpeakerBoehner & @RepFredUpton for trusting my ability to serve. http://t.co/fCDneDb4
  • A solution to the Israeli & Palestinian conflict can only come through negotiations between the two principle parties.
  • The UN General Assembly vote elevating Palestinian Authority-run "Palestine" to a non-member observer state is regretful & disheartening.
  • Thank you! Looking fwd to serving. @HouseCommerce: Chairman @RepFredUpton congratulates @RepGusBilirakis of FL on becoming a member of E&C.
  • Great to support our troops w/ @RedCross today by sending holiday cards to service members, veterans & their families. http://t.co/zrhUVYbV
  • Today's @HouseVetAffairs hearing investigated VA spending. We must ensure taxpayer $ is used for its intended purpose of serving veterans.
  • We must ensure plans, medication & equipment are available in the event of a WMD attack: http://t.co/BcvNSmxu
  • Looking forward to spending time with family tomorrow. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy #Thanksgiving.
  • Wishing my staffer @BriJoePro good luck in his quest to be on the next @Survivor_Tweet. RT to help out this fellow Floridian.
  • We must support #Israel's right to self-defense as we work toward energy independence: http://t.co/E2bxYQfq
  • Yesterday, I urged the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 4057, bi-partisan legislation to enhance veterans’ education benefits: http://t.co/tO6nkDQH
  • My thoughts are with veterans and their families. Praying for those still recovering from injuries: http://t.co/WBhfWW0U
  • #Israel has the right to defend itself from terrorism. We must continue to support our strongest ally in the region: http://t.co/6wPUErvW
  • The American people deserve to know the truth: http://t.co/X5Y4n9OY
  • Saddened to learn about the passing of Esther Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with @FLGovScott and his family during this difficult time.
  • On October 23, the Military Spouse Business Alliance is connecting spouses of active duty, guard, reserves and (cont) http://t.co/YaLu0PLO
  • Happy Columbus Day! Today, we celebrate Christopher Columbus' discovery of America and the achievements of this (cont) http://t.co/KPtie9Oj
  • Happy Columbus Day! Today, we celebrate Christopher Columbus' discovery of America and the achievements of this (cont) http://t.co/D1vQMyLH
  • Addressing our tax code, making regulations smarter & increasing our competitiveness in the global mktplace would spur growth we badly need.
  • Today's jobs numbers show a modest improvement, but if not for those who have simply left the workforce, unemployment would be closer to 11%
  • Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ Statement on the Obama Administration’s Decision to Purchase ... http://t.co/6VYKsROV
  • Vets must remain a top priority. Great to be part of @HomesForOurTrps event, building a home for Army SSG Joe Beimfohr. http://t.co/syQyVkGv
  • Congressman Gus Bilirakis Calls on European Union to Declare Hezbollah a Terrorist Organization http://t.co/XyNnxNnY
  • Today, I led a bi-partisan effort calling on @European_Union to once and for all declare #Hezbollah a terrorist org: http://t.co/XJ9GWxTq
  • Happy 52nd Birthday to USF! Thank you for all you do for our students and community. (cc: @USFNews)
  • To my Jewish friends on Yom Kippur: may you be inscribed in the Book of Life for Good and may you have an easy fast.
  • House Passes Legislation for Proper Burial of Veterans, Emergency Alert System: http://t.co/BIijHcNV
  • Congressman Bilirakis Recognizes Prisoners of War and Those Missing In Action http://t.co/4W6n0jPS
  • We must never forget the selfless sacrifices of America’s true heroes – the men and women of our Armed (cont) http://t.co/vaELeuuS
  • House Passes Bilirakis’ Bill to Ensure Veterans Receive Proper Burial http://t.co/ev2oeLqU
  • Today, the nonpartisan and highly respected Congressional Budget Office announced that an additional two million (cont) http://t.co/weXVxWD6
  • In a hurricane-prone state, like Florida, timely emergency alerts and warnings are essential to protecting (cont) http://t.co/Z7JDNG32
  • Walter's service to our country & commitment to our students is to be admired. I wish both him & Gulf HS a Happy 90th: http://t.co/Y1fKUvIK
  • Our Nation’s heroes deserve to be buried the same way they served this country – with dignity and honor. (cont) http://t.co/cFJjlh24
  • Congrats to Haidee Graves on this wonderful achievement. She will make a great USF Bull (cc: @USFNews): http://t.co/1oAZLsPt
  • Happy 65th Birthday @USAirForce, & thank you to everyone who has served or continues to serve our country as a member of our Armed Forces.
  • Our students are the next generation of leaders in FL, so it is important that they remain engaged in the issues facing our state & Nation.
  • Great to visit w/ students at Tarpon Springs Middle School today. http://t.co/VBTYpSAL
  • 225 years ago, our Founding Fathers outlined a set of principles that have withstood the tests of civil war, (cont) http://t.co/0nUxe1zf
  • Back from the battlefield, supporting our veterans: http://t.co/ROwUsFWg
  • Check out my op-ed in the Hill regarding Libya and America's future in the Middle East. We must remain steadfast (cont) http://t.co/fltJk5eN
  • Honored to be recognized by @NFIB for support of issues allowing small businesses to grow in this difficult economy. http://t.co/9lrlLMJx
  • RT @HouseCommerce: Today, the House will stand up for taxpayers and declare there will be #NoMoreSolyndras
  • Great to meet w/ representatives from @AmericanCancer today. Thank you for the valuable work you do for the people of Florida & our country.
  • Congressman Gus Bilirakis Brings Together NFL, U.S. ... - Washington, DC (September 12, 2012) – Today, Congressman G... http://t.co/hWTaRPkr
  • Check out this @TBOcom blog re: my efforts to bring @NFL @USArmy & Congress together to discuss brain injuries: http://t.co/fr9c9D35 #sayfie
  • I am deeply saddened and outraged by the attacks which lead to the brutal murder of Ambassador Stevens and three (cont) http://t.co/SXgVKa1s
  • Honored to bring @NFLCommish, @USArmy & Congress together to discuss ways to better protect our service members/athletes on & off the field.
  • As we commemorate September 11 today, it is appropriate that Members of Congress help this generation of Post (cont) http://t.co/9iE82Agl
  • Humbled to take part in today's Congressional tribute to the thousands of Americans whose lives were taken on 9/11. http://t.co/4opECfZm
  • Rep. Bilirakis Statement on Anniversary of September 11 - Washington, DC – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued ... http://t.co/esWyJrth
  • On September 11, 2001, our country came under attack by individuals attempting to destroy the very foundation of (cont) http://t.co/gG6hcGHV
  • USO Tampa Bay is open & ready to serve 300K+ troops & military family members that transit through @FlyTPA each year. http://t.co/FKycgLvP
  • The jobs numbers are out: only 96,000 jobs created last month with unemployment at 8.1 percent – a sign that (cont) http://t.co/oabLTSTJ
  • Honored to have been able to cut the ribbon at today's USO Ctr grand opening @FlyTPA w/ Reps Bill Young & Kathy Castor. http://t.co/m1d4Ph0r
  • The new USO Center @FlyTPA will support military personnel, their families & vets, providing a chance to relax & enjoy the comforts of home.
  • Yet another example of why we need to get our financial house in order. We cannot continue to live outside our (cont) http://t.co/NpTdGzXa
  • Today, the country's debt surpassed the $16 trillion mark. This is yet another milestone, signifying the (cont) http://t.co/b8XUAFUY
  • Great to join @TBBuccaneers @ClearwaterYouth & @MyClearwater for TB Buccaneers Field groundbreaking in N Greenwood. http://t.co/uwc8v7GB
  • This project is an example of public, private & non-profit sectors coming together to ensure our children have the resources to learn/grow.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone weathering the effects of Isaac. For those needing information and (cont) http://t.co/tFximcWc
  • This Fall, Pinellas County - home to 100K+ veterans - will increase outreach efforts/services to veterans in our area: http://t.co/cAROpCub
  • Just finished interview w @JustinSayfie for @FrontRowTB, where we discussed how Convention will showcase all Tampa Bay has to offer. #sayfie
  • America’s veterans deserve to be laid to rest the same way they served this nation: with dignity and honor. (cont) http://t.co/KZZZnv6n
  • As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, I have spoken with each (cont) http://t.co/tkXx0TF3
  • I am also saddened to hear about the passing of my dear friend, Geraldine Beck. For decades, Geraldine and her (cont) http://t.co/gzvGWdkG
  • Today, we remember an American hero, who with one small step made a giant leap for mankind. He will remain an (cont) http://t.co/eiDMYP0a
  • Martin's Tavern w Michael & 4th-gen owner Billy Martin. Their meatloaf used to be a favorite of a young Richard Nixon. http://t.co/88QuJide
  • While it looks like Isaac may not hit the Tampa Bay area directly, it is still important for all Florida (cont) http://t.co/qmbU71ea