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Friday, 03 December 2010 |
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WASHINGTON, DC (December 3, 2010) – Less than 24 hours after Democrats passed a job-killing tax hike, news that the nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 9.8 percent should serve as a resounding alarm that these current tax and spend policies are not working to restore America’s economy.
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010 |
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Wednesday, 17 November 2010 |
As the December 3 deadline to apply for special retroactive stop-loss pay approaches, Gus is encouraging eligible service members and veterans to contact the Department of Defense for information about receiving benefits.
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Monday, 15 November 2010 |
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Tuesday, 26 October 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (October 26, 2010) – For his dedication to helping senior citizens, Congressman Gus Bilirakis has been named a Guardian of Seniors’ Rights by the 60 Plus Association.
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Monday, 18 October 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (October 18, 2010) – Last week, Gus had the pleasure of meeting with Debbie Struk, who won this year’s Mrs. Countryside award from the Countryside Rotary for her community involvement.
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Thursday, 14 October 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2010) – News that the Treasury Department has paid $437 million to private contractors to help run TARP is another reason that we need to end TARP immediately.
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Thursday, 14 October 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2010) – One of Gus’ biggest oppositions to Obamacare has been that it will raise health care costs, especially for seniors. Now, here’s more proof that, unfortunately, that will be the case.
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Tuesday, 05 October 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2010) – In just over six months, Obamacare has failed to deliver on several promises. Just yesterday, a report from the Congressional Research Service found that the Department of Health and Human Services has missed seven deadlines mandated by the new law. That’s one-third of the 22 deadlines, and it’s only the beginning.
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Tuesday, 28 September 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2010) – Multiple memos from the Obama administration have shed light on plans for addressing illegal immigration. Most of these plans involve some kind of amnesty program or incentive for immigrants to be in this country illegally.
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Thursday, 02 December 2010 |
Washington, DC (December 2, 2010) – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued the following statement on the Democrats’ decision to pursue a massive tax hike:
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010 |
Palm Harbor, Fla. (November 18, 2010) – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) is pleased to announce that he has teamed up with representatives from nearly two dozen Tampa Bay employers to host his fourth annual Career Fair for residents of the 9th Congressional District.
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010 |
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Palm Harbor, Fla. (November 10, 2010) – Staff members for U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-9) will host a community outreach event in northern Hillsborough County from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at the Jimmie B. Keel Library, 2902 West Bearss Avenue Tampa, Fla.
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Thursday, 07 October 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (October 7, 2010) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) was recognized today with an “A in English” award by U.S. English, Inc. for his dedication to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the U.S.
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Tuesday, 28 September 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2010) – Around 500 churches, monasteries, cemeteries and other religious sites in the Republic of Cyprus have been desecrated, pillaged, looted and destroyed since Turkey invaded the northern region on July 20th 1974.
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Thursday, 23 September 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2010) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, today named Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America’s small business owners.
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Thursday, 23 September 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2010) – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) released the following statement after House Republicans presented A Pledge to America, a new governing agenda focused on addressing the American people’s top priorities.
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Wednesday, 22 September 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2010) – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) questioned the Department of Homeland Security on its response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in a House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday. Bilirakis, Ranking Member of the Management, Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee, requested the hearing in May.
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Tuesday, 21 September 2010 |
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2010) – Rep. Tim Walz (MN-01), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01) and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-08) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve rehabilitation services for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Friday, 17 September 2010 |
WASHINGTON, DC (September 17, 2010) – U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), co-chairs of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, introduced a resolution Thursday that calls for the protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom.
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Wednesday, 15 September 2010 |
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WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2010) – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) questioned panelists about the need to strengthen the student visa screening process and the role of the Internet in homegrown terrorism during a Homeland Security Committee hearing on Tuesday.
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Thursday, 09 September 2010 |
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OLDSMAR, FL (September 9, 2010) – Firefighters in Oldsmar on Friday will remember those lost nine years ago during the September 11 attacks. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) will deliver remarks at the event, honoring those who sacrificed their lives and thanking those heroes who continue to keep us safe.
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 |
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TARPON SPRINGS, FL (August 26, 2010) – Students interested in attending a service academy and committing to serving the nation’s military will have the opportunity to meet with Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) and representatives from the nation’s five service academies about the application and nomination process this Saturday (August 28).
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Thursday, 19 August 2010 |
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WASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2010) – Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) on Friday issued the following statement in regards to the ongoing delays and setbacks for St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at the site of the 9/11 attack:
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010 |
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WASHINGTON, DC (August 17, 2010) – Because of his continued support for the nation’s military, veterans and military families, Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.) was honored Tuesday with the L. Mendel Rivers Award of Excellence from the Air Force Sergeants Association.
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