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"Greece and Israel have been strengthening bilateral ties - on various levels - for many years now. This week's trip will build upon an already strong relationship between both countries. It is in our interest to support our allies in this region and encourage further cooperation."
"While we must continue to work to create a stable economic environment which facilitates growth, I host these regular employment fairs as a means of putting those seeking work in touch with employers in the Tampa Bay area," Bilirakis said.
The Honoring America's Veterans Act included the language of H.R. 2274, which will create an accountability mechanism to ensure that the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program is adequately providing the education benefits intended.
On Wednesday, Gus, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, attended a hearing titled "Investigating the Chinese Threat, Part Two: Human Rights Abuses, Torture and Disappearances." He questioned human rights leader Rebiya Kadeer about why the Obama Administration has not agreed to meet with her, despite having met with previous administrations about human rights violations in China.
"To create meaningful jobs and cut the unemployment rate, we need to cut the red tape," Bilirakis said. "Regulations that don't add value have gone too far and have limited businesses ability to expand and hire."
Gus, the Vice Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, attended a joint hearing on July 25 with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki titled "Back From the Battlefield: DoD and VA Collaboration to Assist Service Members Returning to Civilian Life." His question was about efforts to combat traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD.