Press Releases

"Americans deserve real solutions, and the President's proposal sent forth today does too little too late.

"We have waited more than two months for the President to unveil his vision for our country's economic future, and today, Americans are left with more of the same. Higher taxes, more spending and bigger government will only make it more difficult for hardworking Americans to find jobs. Our country cannot continue to spend money it doesn't have; money it hasn't had for a long time.

"Judge Castor was a valued member of the Hillsborough community and someone whom I admired greatly. He took a vested interest in our area and its residents, and had a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. My thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Castor and her family during this difficult time."

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"Lady Thatcher was a great leader and one of the United States' greatest allies during the Cold War. Her legacy as the first female Prime Minister and willingness to tackle difficult issues head on will continue to inspire many for years to come. May her memory be eternal."

"Seventy years ago, Jewish resistance forces in the Warsaw Ghetto began their courageous uprising against the Nazis. On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and vow to never let such atrocities occur again."

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"I am encouraged by CMS' willingness to take the concerns of Medicare beneficiaries and Members of Congress to heart, appropriately reversing some of the proposed cuts to the Medicare Advantage program. However, the battle to protect coverage for our seniors is far from over. Under the Affordable Care Act, seniors pay more, get less and lose options. Now, more than ever, we must protect our most vulnerable populations, including the more than 14 million Americans who like and want to continue to be enrolled in Medicare Advantage."

"Today's passage of the balanced budget rights our country's economic ship, putting us back on a responsible, stable course that ensures all Americans can continue to pursue their own unique vision of the American Dream. It encourages job creation and key investments in our nation's economy, takes necessary steps to preserve and protect Medicare for current and future generations, and simplifies the tax code to allow middle-class families and American businesses to thrive. We can't continue to spend money we don't have; money we haven't had for a very long time.

"In order to compete in today's technologically-evolving economy, Americans must be armed with the skills needed for careers in industries which are in demand," said Congressman Bilirakis. "Today's broken federal workforce development system costs us valuable taxpayer dollars and hinders the very people it was intended to serve. In passing the SKILLS Act, we are taking meaningful steps toward getting America back to work and ensuring our taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently."

?My staff and I stand ready to assist all constituents in Florida?s 12^th Congressional District,? said Congressman Bilirakis. ?By holding these office hours in Dade City, we hope to make it easier for residents in this area to use my office as a resource in matters concerning the federal government or to share their views on important issues facing our country and community.?