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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.
By GUS BILIRAKIS
MLK Day - Recognizing the power of service to achieve common goals, Dr. King worked to eliminate societal barriers and changed our country forever.
On January 21, 2008, millions of Americans across the country will come together to honor Dr. King's legacy by taking part in a wide array of service projects in their communities. These area leaders are helping to build a sense of community that honors and reflects the life and teachings of Dr. King.
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As we clean-up the remnants of the paper and bows from Holiday gifts, and realize all of the blessings that the season brings, blood transfusion recipients, and their family and friends, take this opportunity to thank blood donors through the annual January celebration of National Blood Donor Month.
Blood bank levels often become critically low during the month of January. Hectic holiday travel schedules, the cold and flu season, and inclement weather often preclude individuals from donating at this time of year. However, the need does not decrease.
"The local farmers who were affected by these freezing temperatures need to know that help my office is here to help them with any assistance they need. We're here to help," said Congressman Bilirakis. "While most were lucky, many farmers were not."
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (3 Jan.) -- In an effort to raise awareness during Blood Donor Awareness Month, U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis will donate blood at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2008, at the Florida Blood Services' (FBS) Donor Center located in Hudson at 7214 State Road 52 (just east of U.S. 19).
Throughout the month of January blood transfusion recipients along with their family and friends across the country recognize and thank blood donors through the annual celebration of National Blood Donor Month.
"Today we mourn the loss of a courageous woman who returned to her country to fight for the restoration of democratic rule.
"As Pakistan is gripped with a growing struggle against Islamic extremism and today's senseless murder of such a historic figure as Benazir Bhutto, this nation is now confronted with an even greater challenge to consolidate democracy and restore peace.
"The Pakistani people must not bend to the will of terrorism, and upcoming parliamentary elections must go forward unimpeded by the government or the military."
The $516 billion omnibus spending bill, which includes eleven separate appropriations measures and will fund 14 Cabinet agencies, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 253-154.
Congressman Bilirakis was dismayed over the way in which the bill was brought up before the House by the Majority.