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Rep. Bilirakis: Tax Hike Steers Country off the Road to Recovery |
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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Rep. Bilirakis to Host Dec. 2 Career Fair |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Announces North Hillsborough Outreach for November |
Tuesday, 16 November 2010 | |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Honored With “A” in English |
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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House Passes Resolution Protecting Religious Sites and Artifacts in Cyprus |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Receives Small Business, ‘Tax Fighter’ Awards |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Statement on House GOP “Pledge to America” |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Questions DHS Experts on Deepwater Horizon Response |
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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Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Improve Services for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury |
Tuesday, 21 September 2010 | |
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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Reps. Bilirakis, Maloney Call for Protection of Religious Sites and Artifacts in Cyprus |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Questions Homeland Security Panel on Homegrown Terrorism |
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 | |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Hosts Military Service Academy Information Fair |
Thursday, 26 August 2010 | |
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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Rep. Bilirakis to Speak at Oldsmar Fire Rescue 9/11 Ceremony |
Thursday, 09 September 2010 | |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Statement on Mosque Near Ground Zero |
Thursday, 19 August 2010 | |
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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Rep. Bilirakis Honored With Air Force Sergeants Association’s L. Mendel Rivers Award |
Tuesday, 17 August 2010 | |
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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Veterans Affairs Subcommittee to Hold Congressional Hearing in New Port Richey |
Wednesday, 02 June 2010 | |
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (2 June) - U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s Health Subcommittee, today announced a field hearing at New Port Richey City Hall on June 8 to examine the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts to provide recreational therapy to our nation’s wounded warriors. Bilirakis will be joined by fellow Health Subcommittee members U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) and U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown (D-Fla.). Veterans, health care professionals from the VA and providers of recreational services will be among the witnesses testifying.
“When our heroes return home from the battlefront, we must use every resource available to help them lead normal and productive lives,” said Bilirakis. “This hearing will allow us to examine one of the many new avenues to accomplish this vitally important goal.”
The event is free and open to the public. Members of the media are asked to RSVP to:
David Peluso - (202) 258-4858 -- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
WHO: U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) and Corrine Brown (D-Fla.) | |
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Bilirakis to Host Home Foreclosure Assistance Workshop - May 22 |
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 | |
PALM
HARBOR, Fla. (12 May) - U.S.
Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.),
representing Florida’s 9th Congressional District including
portions of Pasco,
Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, will be hosting a home foreclosure
assistance
workshop on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
If
attendees plan to meet with a financial institution they
should bring copies of the following items to the
workshop
for better assistance:
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Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Foreign Student Visa Security |
Wednesday, 05 May 2010 | |
WASHINGTON (5 May) – On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Fla.) introduced H.R. 5208, the Student Visa Security Improvement Act, which would improve the background checks conducted on student visa applicants from high risk areas and enhance America’s ability to ensure, once in the country, foreign students are abiding by the terms of their visas. | |
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