U.S. Congressman Dennis Ross

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  • Federal Times: Lawmakers want ‘official time’ report
    Nov 30, 2012 - By ANDY MEDICI Two House Republicans are calling on the Office of Personnel Management to release a report on the costs of federal employees conducting union business while on the job. So-called “official time” grew by nearly 11 percent and its costs by roughly 13 percent from 2010 to 2011, Angela B... More
  • The Ledger: Polk Leaders Hope for Unity
    Nov 12, 2012 - By BILL RUFTY Ledger Media Group Published: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 7:44 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 7:44 a.m. Page all of 3 LAKELAND - There were mixed feelings Wednesday among some leaders in both major political parties in Polk County, but most interviewed said they see ... More
  • The Ledger: Lakeland Pastor to Give Opening Prayer at U.S. House Wednesday
    Sep 11, 2012 - The Rev. Matthew Mello has given the opening prayer before meetings of the Lakeland City Commission and the Polk County Commission. Wednesday, he will convey his blessings before a more prominent governmental body. Mello, the pastor at Lakeland’s Church of the Resurrection, is scheduled to offer th... More
  • Op Ed Tampa Tribune: Romney-Ryan will strengthen and save Medicare
    Sep 11, 2012 - "The estimated exhaustion date for the Medicare trust fund remains at 2024." You read that right. Medicare, as we know it, is bankrupt in 10 years. So if you are a senior and plan on living more than 10 more years, if President Obama is re-elected, you better start planning to pay your own way. You... More
  • The Ledger: Retiring, Not Quitting: State Sen. Paula Dockery the Star at Luncheon
    Sep 6, 2012 - U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland, called Dockery Florida's "iron lady," and an example for other politicians. "This is not a ‘goodbye.' This is a ‘Go enjoy Doc for a while,' " he said....(read more) More
  • Congressman Dennis Ross Honored with the "Standing Up for Seniors Award"
    Aug 23, 2012 - Today, Congressman Dennis Ross was honored with the "Congressman Dennis Ross Honored with the "Standing Up for Seniors Award" by the national seniors advocacy organization, RetireSafe. RetireSafe is a grassroots organization that advocates and educates on behalf of America's seniors on issues regard... More
  • The Ledger: Congress Approves Camp Lejeune Relief Act for Water Contamination Ailments
    Aug 1, 2012 - ...Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland, voted Tuesday in favor of the Janey Ensminger Act. "Today's vote is long overdue," Ross said in a statement to The Ledger. "No matter the cost, no matter the work, and no matter the time, we must always do right by those who wore the uniform. I hope the president wil... More
  • Newschief - Price: Put Health Care in Patients Hands
    Jul 30, 2012 - LAKE WALES - It doesn't matter that the U.S. Supreme Court said the Affordable Health Care Act is constitutional, said U.S. Rep. Tom Price of Georgia. "It does not matter if it is the wrong policy for the country," Price said Friday at the Polk County Republicans' Lincoln Day Dinner. Price, fifth-r... More
  • Tampa Tribune: MacDill's New Leader Finds Longtime Support
    Jul 29, 2012 - A new commander is being welcomed at MacDill Air Force Base just as Tampa area civilians are preparing for another political fight to protect base funding. In addition to a long list of strategic reasons for the Department of Defense to keep MacDill a top priority, the community support for the base... More
  • Tampa Tribune - Congressman Ross Op Ed "Showing True Compassion"
    Jul 15, 2012 - I'm no theologian, but I am pretty sure you cannot stand before almighty God on the Day of Judgment and say, "I paid my taxes." No, our obligation to our fellow man is not collective; it is personal. The late president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Adrian Pierce Rogers, once famously said, "Th... More

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