2012 Press Releases
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December 2012
November 2012
- November 26, 2012Rooney: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Protect Farmers from Death Tax Hike
- November 15, 2012Rooney Statement on Pratt & Whitney Expansion, Job Creation in West Palm Beach
- October 15, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events in Sebring, Port Charlotte
- October 15, 2012Rooney: New Legislation Needed to Ensure Veterans with PTSD Aren’t Denied Benefits
- September 24, 2012Rooney Bill Naming Ft. Pierce Courthouse for Alto Adams Clears Senate
- September 21, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney, Stuart Commission to Promote Suicide Prevention Awareness for Veterans
- September 14, 2012Rooney: Passage of Stolen Valor Act Honors Service of Real Veterans
- September 13, 2012Rooney: Leadership Void in Libya, Egypt Gives Way to Violent Extremism
- September 11, 2012Rooney Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
- September 10, 2012Rooney Urges Support for Troops, Veterans during Suicide Prevention Month
- September 7, 2012Rooney: American Workers Giving up Hope under Obama
- August 3, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Hold Events with Charlotte County Farmers, Veterans, Business Leaders
- August 3, 2012Rooney: Obama Policies Failing Americans on Jobs
- August 2, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Present Volunteer Service Awards in Sebring
- July 31, 2012Rooney: Recidivism Report Highlights Need to Pass Criminal Alien Removal Act
- July 25, 2012Rooney Votes to Audit the Fed
- July 24, 2012Rooney, Schrader, Bilirakis, Barber Introduce Protecting Veterans Pensions Act
- July 19, 2012Rooney: Drought Conditions, High Grocery Prices Highlight Need for Farm Bill Passage
- July 12, 2012Rooney Highlights Reforms for Florida Farmers, Taxpayers in Farm Bill
- July 11, 2012Rooney: Full Obamacare Repeal Key to Economy, Jobs in Florida
- July 6, 2012Rooney Statement on Troubling June Jobs Report
- June 28, 2012Rooney on Contempt Vote: Attorney General Left Us No Choice
- June 28, 2012Rooney: Up to American People, Congress to Repeal Obamacare
- June 28, 2012Supreme Court Decision on Obamacare Available Here
- June 28, 2012Rooney: Federal Judge Upholds Actions to Prevent Voter Fraud
- June 27, 2012Rooney-DeGette Legislation to Prevent Drug Shortages Heads to President
- June 21, 2012Rooney to Napolitano: Help Florida Prevent Voter Fraud
- June 21, 2012Rooney: House Energy Bill Will Create Jobs, Ease Pain at the Pump
- June 19, 2012Rooney Cosponsors Bill to Block Obama Immigration Edict, Uphold Constitution
- June 15, 2012Rooney: With Immigration Executive Order, President Shows No Regard for Constitution
- June 13, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Present Medals to WWII Veteran at Punta Gorda Flag Day Ceremony
- June 11, 2012Rooney: Holder Leaves Congress No Choice but to Hold in Contempt
- June 11, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Discuss Economy, Jobs with Okeechobee Rotary Club
- June 8, 2012Rooney: Is the President Serious?
- June 7, 2012Rooney: Obamacare Device Tax Would Cripple Florida Industry, Cost State Jobs
- June 6, 2012Rooney Demands Holder Stop Supporting Voter Fraud in Florida
- June 4, 2012Rooney Urges Veterans, Families to Come Forward with Fraud Stories
- May 30, 2012DeGette, Rooney Drug Shortage Legislation Passes U.S. House
- May 24, 2012Rooney Calls on Obama to Demand Release of Pakistani Doctor Who Helped Find bin Laden
- May 23, 2012Rooney Asks Defense Department to Investigate Reported Leaks of Classified Information on bin Laden Raid
- May 18, 2012Rooney: Unemployment Drop Shows Florida Taking Right Steps for Jobs
- May 18, 2012Rooney Cheers Inclusion of “Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act” in NDAA
- May 18, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Discuss Energy, Jobs with Sebring, Okeechobee Chambers
- May 17, 2012Rooney Praises Amendment to Re-Affirm, Protect Americans’ Rights
- May 17, 2012Rooney: Amash Amendment Rewards al Qaeda Attacks on U.S. Soil
- May 10, 2012DeGette, Rooney Legislation to Combat Drug Shortages Clears Committee
- May 10, 2012Rooney Praises Mental Health Provisions in Defense Authorization
- May 4, 2012Rooney Statement on Weak April Jobs Report
- April 30, 2012ICYMI: Federal government has obligation to clear Veterans Affairs disability claims quickly
- April 27, 2012Rooney Credits Family Farmers, Ranchers for DOL Reversal
- April 26, 2012Rooney Holds Farm Bill Hearing on Dairy Programs
- April 26, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events, April 27-28
- April 19, 2012Rooney: House Acts to Help Florida Small Businesses Grow, Create Jobs
- April 19, 2012Rooney: Expanding VA Mental Health Staff Key to Meeting Veterans’ Needs
- April 18, 2012Rooney Highlights Benefits for Florida in Transportation Extension
- April 18, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Hold Town Hall in Okeechobee
- March 30, 2012Rooney Introduces Defense of Environment and Property Act
- March 29, 2012Rooney Votes to Cut Spending, Reduce Deficit
- March 29, 2012Rooney Recognized for Advancing Pro-Growth, Pro-Jobs Policies
- March 28, 2012Rooney Applauds Initiative to Help Florida Small Businesses Get Online
- March 27, 2012Rooney Cosponsors Bill to Block DOL Attack on Family Farms
- March 22, 2012Rooney: Obamacare Anniversary Marks Two Years of Higher Costs, Broken Promises
- March 22, 2012Rooney Votes to Repeal Obamacare Rationing Board, Reduce Health Care Costs through Liability Reform
- March 21, 2012Rooney Cosponsors “No Budget, No Pay” Bill
- March 16, 2012ICYMI: Small business the key to America’s Recovery
- March 12, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events, March 14-17
- March 9, 2012Rooney Statement on February Unemployment Report
- March 8, 2012Rooney Slams Defense Secretary Statements Dismissing Role of Congress on Syria
- March 8, 2012Rooney: Bipartisan JOBS Act Will Help Small Businesses & Startups Grow, Create Jobs
- March 7, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events, March 9-10
- March 5, 2012House Passes Rooney Bill Honoring Roy Rood, Tequesta’s Founding Father
- February 28, 2012Rooney Bill to Protect Everglades, Communities from Dangerous Imported Snakes Clears Judiciary Committee
- February 22, 2012Rooney: Obama Policies Causing More Pain at the Pump
- February 22, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney Schedule of Events, February 23-24
- February 21, 2012Rooney Statement of Support for Lawsuit to Protect Religious Freedom
- February 16, 2012Rooney: Stimulus Anniversary a Sad Reminder of President’s Broken Promises
- February 13, 2012Rooney: Obama’s Budget a Missed Opportunity
- February 10, 2012Rooney: Constitution, Not President’s Whims, Protects Right to Free Exercise of Religion
- February 10, 2012Rooney Welcomes 380 New Jobs to Charlotte County
- February 9, 2012Rooney Votes to Strengthen Laws Banning Congressional Insider Trading
- February 8, 2012The Ag Minute: EPA's Sue & Settle Strategy Makes for Bad Agriculture Policy
- February 7, 2012Rooney Video: Obama HHS Forcing Catholics to Sacrifice Conscience
- February 7, 2012Rooney Announces Launch of Congressional Lupus Caucus
- February 3, 2012Rooney Statement on January Unemployment Report
- February 2, 2012Rooney Calls for Special Prosecutor to Investigate Fast and Furious
- February 2, 2012Rooney Statement on Afghanistan Announcement
- February 1, 2012Rooney Urges Pay Freeze for Members of Congress
- January 24, 2012Rooney: State of the Union “More of the Same Failed Policies”
- January 24, 2012Rooney: 1,000 Days Since Senate Passed a Budget
- January 20, 2012Rooney: Washington Should Follow Florida’s Lead on Jobs
- January 18, 2012Rooney: Obama Keystone Decision Costs Jobs, Hurts National Security
- January 18, 2012Rooney Video Release: Tackling Debt Key to Job Creation, Economic Growth
- January 18, 2012Rooney Urges Two-Year “Doc Fix” to Protect Florida Seniors, Service Members
- January 17, 2012Obama Jobs Council Endorses Ideas in Rooney Jobs Bill – Will President Obama Listen?
- January 17, 2012Rooney: Administration’s “Half-Measure” Won’t Protect Florida from Dangerous Imported Snakes
- January 11, 2012Rooney Cosponsors Resolution Condemning Presidential Appointments
- January 9, 2012Media Advisory: Rooney to Speak at Stuart Kiwanis Club
- January 9, 2012ICYMI: Rooney Amendment to Kill Extra Engine Named a “Key Vote” of 2011
- January 5, 2012Rooney: Appeasement and Retreat Not Effective Defense Strategies