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FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate will testify at the hearing.
"Not only is this event an important way of recognizing the local strawberry industry, but it highlights the larger role that agriculture plays in the state of Florida," Bilirakis said. "It's always an honor and pleasure to participate in the annual festivities."
"Repealing this requirement is a victory for America's small businesses, families and individuals," Bilirakis said. "This 1099 provision hampers small businesses with red tape and is one of the most out of touch ideas to come out of Washington in a long time."
This news is further proof that the Department of Homeland Security must tighten its student visa security issuance and compliance monitoring processes, something Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) has been advocating for the past several years.
"After days of unprecedented open and transparent debate, House Republicans have taken another step toward cutting the size of our government and eliminating burdensome regulations," Bilirakis said.
Washington, DC (February 8, 2011) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) visited FEMA's headquarters today, where he met with Administrator Craig Fugate and other senior leaders to discuss ongoing emergency preparedness and response issues.
As Chairman of the Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Subcommittee, Bilirakis is responsible for the oversight of FEMA.
| Washington, DC (January 31, 2011) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued the following statement after a federal judge sided with 26 states in ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional: |
| Washington, DC (January 25, 2011) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued the following statement after President Obama's State of the Union address: Watch Rep. Bilirakis preview the State of the Union Address here: |
The position will allow Bilirakis to play a vital role in providing veterans access to the benefits they have earned and deserve. At 1.7 million, Florida has the second-largest population of military veterans in the U.S.