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Theywill be held on Wednesday, December 5, from 10 am to 12 pm at theHudson Library on 8012 Library Road in Hudson, Fla. and on Wednesday,December 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Plant City-BrutonMemorial Library on 302 McLendon Street in Plant City, Fla.
The AFG Program awards one-year grants directly to fire departments to support the nation's firefighters in their service to their communities. The FY 2007 program provides approximately $490 million in competitive grants to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations.
During questioning on the subject of the hearing, which was about reported TSA negligencein undermining airport security review, Bilirakis notified Hawley thathe wants a prompt response from his Agency, which assists the U.S.Department of Transportation in the security of the nation's pipelines.
"This project will enhance and expand Florida's National Cemetery, allowing Florida's veterans and their eligible family members to be buried there for years to come," said Bilirakis. "What makes this even better is that a local company will have the opportunity to serve our veterans, while making these improvements."
"This project will enhance and expand Florida's National Cemetery, allowing Florida's veterans and their eligible family members to be buried there for years to come," said Bilirakis. "What makes this even better is that a local company will have the opportunity to serve our veterans, while making these improvements."
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Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding today's hearing on this very important issue. Unfortunately, we are holding this hearing at a time when the nation of Pakistan is embroiled in political chaos and its president, General Pervez Musharraf, is becoming increasingly isolated from even his own political party and military generals. This scenario does not bode well for the Pakistani people and American interests in the region.
Despite his objections, Bilirakis did vote for final passage of the Conference Report. The bill, which passed the House just short of the two-thirds veto-proof margin, has been assured a swift veto by the President.