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August 20, 2010 - Let’s help restore economic confidence, by eliminating new burdens
Nearly 15 million Americans who want to work are unable to find a job as the economic recovery continues to struggle. At the same time, business cash on-hand reserves (More)
August 4, 2010 - Repeal Health Care Legislation
Debate over national health care legislation (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) prompted many constituents of the 12th Congressional district to voice not only their concerns about the (More)
July 30, 2010 - Bill Will Help Families of Disabled
Raising a child with a significant medical disability is estimated at more than $1 million over the course of the child's lifetime. The cost of continuing education, transportation, housing (More)
July 15, 2010 - Cleaning up the oil spill bureaucracy
Since the explosion of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig April 20, which killed 11 people and injured 17 others, millions of gallons of oil have spilled into the (More)
May 28, 2010 - Remember our veterans on Memorial Day
As we celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, let us pay special attention to the reason for the holiday: those Americans who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we (More)
March 21, 2010 - Putnam statement for the Congressional Record on health care reform
The House is voting tonight on health care reform legislation. Below is my statement to the official Congressional Record. Madame Speaker.At the end of this term, I will have (More)
March 21, 2010 - Putnam statement for the Congressional Record on health care reform
The House is voting tonight on health care reform legislation. Below is my statement to the official Congressional Record. Madame Speaker.At the end of this term, I will have (More)
March 21, 2010 - Health Care vote expected later today
Late last night, House Democrats on the Rules Committee reported a rule that I believe doesn’t reflect the importance of today’s health care reform debate. While they were finally (More)
March 20, 2010 - Saturday's Health Care Reform Update
The Speaker of the House continues to work with her team to gather the number of votes needed to pass their health care reform bill and the President is (More)
March 19, 2010 - Health Care Reform vote could be this weekend
As you may know, the House of Representatives is likely to vote on the health care reform bill, which I will be opposing, as early as Sunday, March 21. (More)
February 22, 2010 - President's budget has record debt and spending
President Barack Obama submitted his budget proposal to Congress earlier this month. I am deeply concerned about the direction the administration is proposing in this $3.8 trillion plan, which (More)
November 30, 2009 - It's time to review Medicare plans
If you or a member of your family is a Medicare beneficiary, it's time to review the your options and to make any changes. Medicare's Open Enrollment season began (More)
November 26, 2009 - A Thanksgiving wish
No matter the trials and tribulations we may have endured during the year, Thanksgiving Day is the time when we gather with our loved ones to count the blessings (More)
November 10, 2009 - Remember our veterans
On November 11, we pause to remember our nation's military service veterans. Although it has been said many times, it can never be repeated enough: we owe our freedom (More)
November 6, 2009 - CBO report says alternative health care reform would save money
A vote on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trillion dollar health care reform legislation (HR 3692) could come as soon as this weekend. Republican members of Congress intend to offer an (More)
November 5, 2009 - Health Care Reform by the Numbers
As I continue to study the new 1,990-page health care bill Speaker Pelosi introduced last week, the more it becomes clear that HR 3962 is bad for consumers, bad (More)
November 3, 2009 - Inside the health care reform legislation
I am continuing to analyze the 1,990 page healthcare bill (HR 3962), which could be brought to the Floor of the House of Representatives later this week. So far, (More)
November 2, 2009 - See my video showing the size of the new health care legislation
Last week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled the new health care reform legislation. As I mentioned in an earlier note, this version is almost twice as long as the (More)
October 29, 2009 - New Health-Care Legislation Unveiled
Moments ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced a new health-care bill, which is expected to be considered on the house floor at some point next week. Despite remarks from (More)
October 23, 2009 - Town Hall Meeting Monday
I want to let you know that I will be holding a town hall meeting Monday evening at the Bartow Civic Center, 2250 S. Floral Avenue. This will be (More)
October 22, 2009 - Iran sanctions vote passes
The Middle East is plagued with political, ethnic and religious tensions that make the prospects for long-term peace one of the most vexing problems of modern times. It is (More)
October 1, 2009 - Where does health care reform stand now?
When President Obama said during his September 9 speech to Congress that “there remain some significant details to be ironed out,” he wasn’t kidding. Health care reform proposals have (More)
September 25, 2009 - Taxpayers shouldn't fund controversial ACORN group
You may have seen recent news about the controversy involving the organization known as ACORN (Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now). Recently ACORN organizers in several states were video-recorded (More)
July 30, 2009 - Health care reform should be patient-centered
Congress is embroiled in a debate over how to improve the nation's health insurance system, and President Obama has been calling for swift action: passage of legislation before Congress (More)
July 16, 2009 - New Health Care Video Update
As you know, Congress is rushing to approve sweeping new health care legislation that would result in a federal government takeover of about one-seventh of the nation's economy. I (More)
July 13, 2009 - We need to stop dangerous invasive species
When you live in Florida it's impossible not to be amazed by the many wondrously different species of animals, insects and plants we have here. A simple walk around (More)
July 10, 2009 - New video on the upcoming healthcare debate
Congress is about to begin work on a massive proposal to restructure America's healthcare system. I just recorded a video outlining the general issues involved and the principles that will guide me (More)
July 4, 2009 - Happy Independence Day!
As we celebrate American independence today, I thought you might enjoy having a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the bold statement that laid the foundation for our nation. (More)
June 5, 2009 - Congress must earn your trust
In response to the current economic crisis, Congress is being called on to address issues that will have profound effects on American society for many years to come. Yet (More)
May 26, 2009 - Remembering our veterans on Memorial Day
As we observed Memorial Day yesterday, all Americans had the opportunity to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the members of our armed forces throughout our history. In (More)
May 9, 2009 - The New Flu Pandemic
As the new H1N1 "swine" flu pandemic struck Florida, state officials closed nine schools this week, including three in Hillsborough County. All schools have now re-opened, and the federal (More)
April 17, 2009 - Job Fair April 30
There is no doubt that we are facing some of the most difficult economic times in recent history. This is especially true in Central Florida where we have seen (More)
April 6, 2009 - Learn how to protect your children online
Every day our school-age children rely on the Internet. Whether it is to do research for a shool project or to chat with friends, the Internet opens up wonderful (More)
April 1, 2009 - The Treasury Secretary and Fed Chairman discuss AIG
Last week, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner testified before the House Financial Services Committee on which I serve. Their purpose was to discuss (More)
March 18, 2009 - Economic Rescue Plans and Much Needed Scrutiny
Shine a light on economic rescue plans With trillions of dollars going into the federal government’s efforts to bring our economy back to life, it is critical that we (More)
March 11, 2009 - Food Safety and the Economy
It's time to modernize food safety rules Most Americans take for granted that we have the safest food supply in the world. That's why it's so troubling when problems (More)
February 12, 2009 - Making Students Safer And Simplifying Tax Forms for Seniors
Making students safer with the Student Protection Act An under-reported but serious problem in American schools is that of sexual exploitation of students by adults they ought to be able to (More)
January 29, 2009 - New Administration
Inauguration of the President Last week, in a tradition as old as the Republic itself, we inaugurated a new president of the United States. I was fortunate to be (More)
January 25, 2009 - Florida takes stock after the freeze
Florida's farmers are still calculating the full exent of damage from nearly two weeks of record cold temperatures this month. I just spent several days inspecting the damage done (More)
January 5, 2009 - The New Congress and Inauguration Information
On Tuesday, January 5, 2009, I and the other members of the 111th Congress took the oath of office, initiating a new chapter in our nation's history. And on (More)
December 10, 2008 - Economic update, and important information about the Farm Bill
During it's brief session before Thanksgiving, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Oversight and Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) and of (More)
November 24, 2008 - Switching to digital TV and Medicare 'open season'
Make sure you're ready for the digital TV switch The way in which Americans receive television broadcasts will undergo a big change next year. Starting at midnight Feb. 17, (More)
November 11, 2008 - Serving Those Who Served our Nation
As we honor our nations military veterans Nov. 11, I wanted to share with you some important information that will directly affect those who have worn our nations uniform (More)
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