2011 Press Releases
Tuesday, 04 January 2011 13:51
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December 2011
- December 22, 2011Rooney Presents Service Medals to Sebring Veteran Adam Martin
- December 16, 2011Rooney: Florida Moving in Right Direction for Jobs; Needs Relief from Federal Government
- December 16, 2011Rooney: Intelligence Bill Key to Keeping Americans Safe
- December 14, 2011Rooney: Defense Authorization Agreement Supports Troops & Families, Keeps U.S. Safe
- December 13, 2011Rooney: Tax Relief & Jobs Package Critical for Florida’s Middle Class Families, Small Businesses, Seniors
- December 12, 2011Rooney Bill Names Jupiter Post Office After Roy Rood, Founding Father of Tequesta
- December 8, 2011Rooney Applauds Florida Environmental Commission Approval of Reasonable Numeric Nutrient Standards
- December 7, 2011House Passes Rooney-Backed Bill to Block Costly Mandates, Help Small Businesses Create Jobs
- December 7, 2011Rooney Appointed to Defense Authorization Conference Committee
- December 2, 2011Rooney Announces FAA to Staff Control Tower at Punta Gorda Airport
- December 2, 2011Rooney: Terminating Extra Engine Right for Taxpayers; Great for Palm Beach, Treasure Coast
- December 2, 2011Rooney Statement on November Jobs Report
- November 30, 2011Rooney Cosponsors STOCK Act
- November 21, 2011Rooney Statement on Deficit Panel Announcement
- November 18, 2011Rooney Statement on Balanced Budget Amendment
- November 18, 2011ICYMI: Rooney: The Devastating Consequences of $1 Trillion in Defense Cuts
- November 17, 2011Rooney Urges President to Consider Security Implications, Stop Blocking Keystone Pipeline
- November 16, 2011Rooney: Debt Clock Strikes $15 Trillion, Past Time for Balanced Budget
- November 16, 2011Rooney: Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans, Repeal of Withholding Tax Good Steps toward Private Sector Job Creation
- November 15, 2011Rooney: Panetta Letter Highlights “Devastating” Impact of Defense Cuts
- November 14, 2011Rooney Welcomes Supreme Court Consideration of Health Care Law
- November 9, 2011Rooney Statement on President’s Comments Regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu
- November 8, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney Veterans Day Events
- November 8, 2011132 Economists Say Ideas in Rooney Jobs Bill Better Than Stimulus for Job Creation
- November 4, 2011Rooney: Weak Jobs Report Highlights Need for New Approach
- November 3, 2011Rooney: Chinese Economic Espionage Hurts American Jobs, Threatens Security
- November 2, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney to Speak at Press Conference Announcing Bipartisan Letter to Deficit Committee
- November 1, 2011Rooney Introduces Plan for Jobs
- October 31, 2011Rooney, DeGette Announce White House Support for Bill to Combat Drug Shortages
- October 27, 2011Video: Rooney Honors Life of Roy Rood, Tequesta’s “Founding Father”
- October 27, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney to Attend C-44 Groundbreaking
- October 26, 2011Rooney to Obama: Consult Congress on Uganda
- October 26, 2011Rooney Adding Workforce Training to Jobs Plan
- October 21, 2011Rooney Statement on Iraq Announcement
- October 18, 2011Rooney Unveils New Jobs Plan
- October 17, 2011Rooney Asks Constituents to Name Jobs Bill; Announces Winner
- October 13, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events, October 17-18
- October 13, 2011Rooney: Free Trade Means More Jobs for Florida
- October 12, 2011ICYMI: Cutting through farm red tape
- October 12, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney to Present New Jobs Bill to Local Job Creators
- October 7, 2011Rooney Video Release: September Jobs Report
- September 30, 2011Rooney Statement on Killing of al-Awlaki
- September 28, 2011Rooney Statement on Governor Claude Kirk
- September 21, 2011House Passes Deutch-Rooney Provisions to Reduce Veteran Homelessness
- September 19, 2011Rooney: $1.5 Trillion in New Taxes Devastating for Jobs
- September 16, 2011Rooney: Stimulus 2.0 No Solution for Florida’s 10.7 Percent Jobless Rate
- September 16, 2011Commentary: Forget Stimulus 2.0. Reform tax code, cut regulations
- September 15, 2011Rooney: NLRB Ruling Sets Terrible Precedent for Florida
- September 9, 2011Rooney Statement on President Obama’s Address
- September 9, 2011Rooney: Intelligence Authorization Bill Critical to American Security
- September 2, 2011Rooney: Failed Stimulus Policies Net Zero Jobs in August; Time for New Approach
- September 1, 2011Rooney: IRSC Continues to Lead on Nuclear Education and Training
- July 29, 2011Rooney Says Yes to Balanced Budget
- July 27, 2011Rooney Cosponsors “Stop Pay for Members Act”
- July 21, 2011Rooney Introduces Bill to Improve Security at VA Medical Centers
- July 19, 2011Rooney Cosponsors Bill to Reduce Veteran Homelessness
- July 19, 2011Rooney: Cut, Cap, Balance Tackles Deficits, Prevents Default
- July 18, 2011Solution to our deficit problem: Balanced budget amendment
- July 18, 2011Balanced budget would solve US deficit problem
- July 15, 2011Rooney Announces Contract for Indian River Lagoon Project
- July 14, 2011Rooney Urges President to Prioritize Social Security, Interest, Military Payments
- July 11, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney to Attend Press Conference on Drug Shortages
- July 8, 2011Rooney: Dismal June Jobs Report Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Agenda
- June 27, 2011A bipartisan approach to combat drug shortages
- June 23, 2011House to Consider Rooney Bill to Defund War in Libya
- June 21, 2011Rooney, DeGette Introduce Bill to Combat Drug Shortages
- June 16, 2011Rooney Rejects Obama Assertion on War Powers Resolution
- June 8, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney to Deliver Commencement Speech at Keiser University’s Port St. Lucie Campus
- June 7, 2011Media Advisory: Rooney on Animal Planet to Discuss Dangerous Imported Pythons in Everglades
- June 3, 2011Rooney: House Rebukes President on Libya
- June 3, 2011Rooney: Weak May Jobs Report Highlights Need for Pro-Growth Agenda
- June 2, 2011Rooney Introduces Bills to Address Hurricane Insurance and Preparedness
- June 1, 2011Rooney Resolution: Obama in Violation of War Powers Act
- May 31, 2011Rooney to Vote No on President’s Request to Increase Debt Limit without Cutting Spending
- May 27, 2011Rooney Statement Honoring Memorial Day
- May 26, 2011Rooney Statement on House Passage of Defense Authorization Bill
- May 26, 2011MEDIA ADVISORY: Rooney Memorial Day Schedule
- May 25, 2011Rooney Says President “Ignoring Law of the Land” on Libya
- May 24, 2011MEDIA ADVISORY: Rooney to Testify on Libya, War Powers Act
- May 20, 2011Rooney Statement on Armed Forces Day
- May 18, 2011Rooney Announces Beach Nourishment Projects in Ft. Pierce Beach, Martin County
- May 16, 2011MEDIA ADVISORY: Rooney Schedule of Events, May 19-21
- May 12, 2011Rooney Amendments to Enhance Mental Health Research Included in Defense Authorization Bill
- May 11, 2011Rooney Statement on Defense Authorization Bill
- May 6, 2011Rooney Statement on April Jobs Report
- May 5, 2011Rooney Introduces Bill to Name Ft. Pierce Courthouse for Alto Adams, Sr., Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice
- May 4, 2011Rooney Opposes Backdoor Effort to Restart Extra Engine F-35 Program
- May 4, 2011ICYMI: Rooney Discusses Future in Pakistan, Afghanistan after Bin Laden’s Death
- May 2, 2011Rooney Statement on Death of Osama bin Laden
- April 25, 2011Rooney Statement on Pentagon Termination of Wasteful Extra Engine Program
- April 20, 2011Rooney Visits Afghanistan to Discuss Transition of Security to Afghan Forces
- April 18, 2011Rooney Visits Pakistan, Meets with Military and Civilian Leaders
- April 17, 2011Rooney Visits Iraq to See Transition to Democracy Firsthand
- April 15, 2011Rooney Votes to Cut Spending by $6 trillion, Save Medicare for Future Generations
- April 13, 2011Rooney Response to Obama Budget Speech: Actions Speak Louder than Words
- April 12, 2011Rooney, Andrews Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Speed Short Sales
- April 12, 2011Spending Cut Agreement Includes Rooney Amendment to Strike Wasteful Extra Engine Program
- April 11, 2011Rooney: EPA Agreement to Study Cost of Numeric Nutrient Mandate a Good Start
- April 8, 2011Rooney Statement on Possible Government Shutdown
- April 7, 2011Frequently Asked Questions: Government Shutdown
- April 7, 2011Rooney Votes to Fund Troops, Cut Spending, Avert Shutdown
- April 6, 2011Rooney’s Livestock Subcommittee Hears from Florida Cattleman on State of Beef Industry
- April 5, 2011MEDIA ADVISORY: Rooney Announces Livestock Subcommittee Hearing on Beef Industry
- April 4, 2011Rooney: Military Commissions Right Choice for 9/11 Terrorists
- April 1, 2011Rooney Resolution: President Should Obtain Congressional Authorization or End Military Campaign in Libya
- March 31, 2011Rooney Introduces Bill to Recognize Fort Pierce Navy SEAL Memorial as National SEAL Memorial
- March 30, 2011ICYMI: Congress must push Obama on Libya mission (Rooney, Palm Beach Post)
- March 29, 2011Rooney: President’s Libya Address Left Many Questions Unanswered
- March 29, 2011ICYMI: Marco Rubio and Tom Rooney: Why we're fighting the EPA's job-destroying water mandate
- March 23, 2011Rooney Statement on Health Care Law Anniversary: A Year of Broken Promises
- March 21, 2011Rooney: President Must Seek Congressional – Not UN – Approval before Taking Further Action in Libya
- March 11, 2011Rooney Thanks EPA Administrator for Commitment to Work with Florida on Numeric Nutrient Compromise
- March 10, 2011Rooney Introduces Bill to Assist Victims, Families of Terrorist Attacks
- March 7, 2011Rooney: Obama Executive Order Leaves Door Open for Civilian Trials for KSM, Other Terrorists
- March 3, 2011Rooney Supports Repeal of Job-Killing 1099 Reporting Requirement
- March 3, 2011Rooney Introduces Criminal Alien Removal Act
- March 3, 2011ICYMI - ROONEY: Kick criminal aliens out
- March 2, 2011Rooney, Florida Republicans Urge Nelson to be Strong Voice for Spending Cuts
- February 16, 2011House Approves Rooney Amendment to Strike Wasteful Extra Engine Program
- February 16, 2011Rooney Rebuts Claims on Wasteful Extra Engine Program
- February 15, 2011VIDEO RELEASE: Rooney Offers Amendment to Strike Wasteful Extra Engine Program
- February 15, 2011ICYMI: The jet engine that refuses to die (Rooney and Westmoreland, Politico)
- February 15, 2011Rooney, Larson, Westmoreland, Pingree, Griffin Urge Congress to Strike Funding for Wasteful Extra Engine Program
- February 14, 2011Rooney: President’s Budget Puts U.S. in Fast Lane on Highway to Bankruptcy
- February 14, 2011MEDIA ADVISORY: Rooney, Larson, Westmoreland and Pingree to Hold Press Conference on Eliminating $6 Billion Extra Engine Program
- February 11, 2011VIDEO RELEASE: Rooney Urges USDA to Drop Costly Proposed Rule for Livestock Producers
- February 4, 2011Rooney Statement Honoring Reagan Centennial
- February 4, 2011Rooney Statement on January Jobs Report
- January 31, 2011Rooney: Florida Judge Confirms Obama Health Care Law Unconstitutional
- January 26, 2011Rooney Introduces Bill to Protect Everglades, Communities from Dangerous Imported Snakes
- January 26, 2011Rooney Announces Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Florida after Freeze
- January 25, 2011Rooney Response to State of the Union Address
- January 25, 2011Rooney Votes to End Government Spending Spree
- January 21, 2011ICYMI: Troops, Veterans Need Suicide-Prevention Help
- January 20, 2011Rooney Bill Would Require Military Tribunals at Guantanamo Bay for Detainees
- January 19, 2011Rooney Votes to Repeal Health Care Law
- January 19, 2011Rooney Continues Push for Improved Mental Health Services as Army Reports High Suicide Rates
- January 13, 2011Rooney Leads Florida Delegation in Supporting Disaster Declaration After Freeze
- January 12, 2011ICYMI: Rooney Discusses Security after Arizona Tragedy on Dylan Ratigan Show
- January 12, 2011ICYMI: Rooney Discusses Need to Cut Spending on “Cavuto”
- January 8, 2011Rooney Statement on Attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
- January 7, 2011Rooney Statement on December Jobs Report
- January 6, 2011Rooney Introduces Bill to Improve Mental Health Services for Troops, Veterans
- January 6, 2011Rooney: “Trimming the Fat” in Congress First Step to Control Spending
- January 5, 2011Rep. Rooney Sworn into 112th Congress
- January 4, 2011Rooney Earns GOP Deputy Whip Post
- January 3, 2011MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Rooney to be Sworn into 112th Congress on January 5