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"While the President has proposed a budget that helps to secure our borders, properly provides for our troops and gives much needed permanent tax relief and economic stimulus, I do believe that some of the President's proposed cuts are unjustified.
Starting today, oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and Canadian citizens will no longer be allowed at land and sea border crossings. Citizens from the U.S.
"I am tremendously pleased that this legislation includes provisions addressing issues for which I pushed hard during my first year in Congress," said Bilirakis, a member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, who introduced legislation on each of these issues. "When I authored legislation on a 3.5 percent military pay raise, the creation of a single point of healthcare assistance for wounded warriors and the improved eligibility of benefits for America's veterans, it was my hope that they would be signed into law one way or another."
"Tonight, President Bush outlined his priorities for the year ahead, including the call for approval of an economic stimulus package that provides immediate short-term economic stimulus.
"The legislation passed today will provide immediate relief for millions of Americans, and spur both businesses and consumers to contribute to the sustained growth of our economy," said Rep. Bilirakis.
"I am encouraged by the bipartisan manner in which this legislation was passed, and I call on the Senate to move this bill as quickly as possible in order to get it to the President's desk and signed into law. The economic slowdown and difficulties faced by American consumers businesses are mounting, and immediate action is key for this stimulus to work."
Recent federal spending legislation signed into law in December 2007, included more than $131,000 specifically requested by Congressman Bilirakis for the PCPD to purchase digital cameras and laptop computers in order to enhance the Department's ability to fight crime and keep the community safe.
The deal, announced Thursday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and the White House's lead negotiator, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, would be worth billions in tax rebates affecting more than 117 million families.
"I was encouraged by the swift progress and bipartisan spirit over the past week to put together a package of economic stimulus designed to get much needed relief into the hands of middle income families and small businesses.
Every child has the potential to achieve greatness. Unfortunately, not all children receive the support and encouragement they need to realize this potential.
The designation of January as National Mentoring Month seeks to achieve three goals: build awareness of mentoring, encourage people to become mentors, and close the mentoring gap. It is estimated that more than 15,000,000 young people in the United States do not have a caring adult in their life to serve as a foundation for success.
"Today's historic market selloff compounds the steep losses already experienced around the world yesterday and on Wall Street over the past few months.
"Without a doubt, all signs are pointing to a slowing economy and increasing fear of recession. American families and business owners in this country need some relief in order to weather this storm and to get our economy back on track.
"Today's historic market selloff compounds the steep losses already experienced around the world yesterday and on Wall Street over the past few months.
"Without a doubt, all signs are pointing to a slowing economy and increasing fear of recession. American families and business owners in this country need some relief in order to weather this storm and to get our economy back on track.