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I am a strong supporter of the rights of unborn children and I will do all that I can to protect them. Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that all are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights: the right to life,...
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Several years ago, Congress passed and President Bush signed into law a Farm Bill (P.L. 107-117) that represents a giant leap backwards in federal agriculture policy. Some political opportunists misrepresented my fiscally conservative beliefs on comm...
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The size of our national debt is astounding, and its rapid expansion is extremely troubling as it continues to threaten our economy and hamper the ability of businesses to grow. We cannot risk the future prosperity of our nation by continuing to reck...
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The First District of Florida is privileged to be the home of military facilities vital to the defense of the United States. Eglin Air Force Base consumes a large portion of the eastern side of the First District, while the western portion is home to...
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Across the country, unemployed Americans and small business owners are struggling with an economy that remains fragile. Every day, businesses are forced to turn down qualified applicants because they aren’t certain if they will be able to support exp...
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During my time in Washington, Congress has enacted positive reforms that will improve opportunities for Americans at every stage of life. As a Member of Congress who cares deeply about the education of our nation's children, my goal is to ensure that...
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I understand how important protecting our environment and natural resources have in helping our nation’s economy which is why I support public investment that improves our nation's ability to deliver affordable, reliable electricity to make our natio...
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I am extremely proud to be a part of a state that is so environmentally enhanced. Florida has an abundance of conservation needs that, if given the proper attention, will help us facilitate keeping an environmentally sound state. Adequate funding, wi...
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Disaster can strike anytime, anywhere. It takes many forms -- it could be a hurricane, a tornado, a flood, a fire or a hazardous spill, or some other act of nature or an act of terrorism. The Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA -- is an indep...
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While I work aggressively in Washington to represent our District’s concerns, I try to get to Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan as much as my schedule and the operations in-country allow. When assessing the nation’s efforts, I am most struck by the nobl...
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Help Reduce Demand for Gasoline by Following Gas-Saving Tips Planning and Combining Trips Combining errands into one trip saves you time and money. Several short trips from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as a longer multipurpose trip coverin...
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The Nation’s healthcare system is in dire need of reform. Specifically, the unsustainable cost of healthcare, access to affordable coverage, and the 46 million uninsured must be addressed. But any changes to our current system must ensure the autonom...
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I understand the importance of affordable housing and homeownership for all Americans. The goal of "a decent home and suitable living environment for every American family" is a bi-partisian value that should drive our national housing policy. Homeow...
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This country has a long history of accepting immigrants from all over the world and offering them the potential to pursue a better life. Immigrants leave their homeland with visions of freedom and opportunity. America offers the rights, duties, and d...
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The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) provides policy guidance and sets classified funding levels for the agencies of the Intelligence Community funded by the National Intelligence Program and the Military Intelligence Program....
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TEN COMMANDMENTS: I oppose the Ten Commandments being carted out of the Alabama State Judicial Complex. It is a scene I would expect to see in North Korea, not the United States. The federal courts should not be telling a state that there is no room ...
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Congress needs to figure out how to keep the promises we have already made to current and future generations before making a new promise of a drug benefit. The latest attempt at a prescription drug bill simply created a new federal entitlement progra...
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With the rising cost of petroleum and natural gas, Congress looks at the Gulf of Mexico as the nation’s future energy supply. I support the drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), which is currently one of the most promising U.S. onsh...
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Federal gun control is a widely debated topic on Capitol Hill and is consistently a target of pro gun control activist groups. As my voting record shows, I do not support efforts by Congress to deny citizens the right to bear arms. I am a firm believ...
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Social Security is in desperate need of reform. To guarantee its future viability, long-term Social Security reforms must be considered to ensure solvency for future generations of Americans. The objective must be to make Social Security sound for th...
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Nationwide, taxpayers spend an estimated 1.8 billion hours complying with the tax code, and businesses spend about 3.6 billion hours. Our current tax code is not only complex and burdensome, but also unfair and un-American. For instance, the prolifer...
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Telecommunication issues are becoming increasingly relevant in Congress. With the increase in new technology, protecting First Amendment rights, and finding a balance between large corporations and consumers, I promise to work hard to ensure a health...
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First, I want to thank our veterans for their dedicated military service. It is my strong belief that just as they dedicated themselves to serve the best interests of the United States, the United States Government should dedicate itself to providing...
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As a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs since first coming to Congress, I have been able to oversee and formulate some key legislative accomplishments that have improved the quality of life for many of our brave men and women who retu...
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I support the strong welfare principles outlined by President Bush by: 1) helping more welfare recipients achieve independence through work by increasing work requirements and providing additional education and training opportunities; 2) protecting c...
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Our wildlife and endangered species should be handled properly and the way we treat them is an expression on the way we treat others. Unquestionably, animal cruelty is a culpable act and should not be tolerated. We should protect our endangered speci...
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