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"The outrageous rhetoric being attributed to Prime Minister Erdogan in his recent public speeches and interviews is par for the course.
"Tourism is an integral part of our economy – especially in Florida. Increased tourism means more American and Floridian jobs. My legislation – H.R. 4450, the Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act – means job growth without utilizing a dime of taxpayer dollars. Millions of Americans across the country are still struggling, and H.R. 4450 will help them get back to work.
"Tourism is an integral part of our economy – especially in Florida. Increased tourism means more American and Floridian jobs. My legislation means job growth without utilizing a dime of taxpayer dollars. Millions of Americans across the country are still struggling, and H.R. 4450 will help them get back to work. Brand USA reauthorization is a jobs bill," Bilirakis declared.
"40 years of illegal occupation is 40 years too long! It is time for Turkey to engage in sincere negotiations and concrete confidence building measures instead of going through the motions and creating more obstacles when tough decisions are on the table. Both sides know a solution will demand compromise and cooperation.
"Tourism is an integral part of our economy – especially in Florida. Increased tourism means more American and Floridian jobs. I am proud that my colleagues have joined me in a bipartisan effort to pass H.R. 4450 through Committee without opposition.
"The Ridge Road expansion is a matter of public safety for the people of Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region. My constituents have been waiting too long for action by the Army Corps of Engineers. They have only been met with stonewalling by the Corps which continues to require a seemingly endless array of redundant and costly environmental reviews and evaluations.
"The Ridge Road expansion is a matter of public safety for the people of Pasco County and the Tampa Bay region. My constituents have been waiting too long for action by the Army Corps of Engineers. They have only been met with stonewalling by the Corps which continues to require a seemingly endless array of redundant and costly environmental reviews and evaluations.
"The United States is a global hub for commerce and travel, and an exceptional attraction for international tourists. Tourism is an integral part of our economy – especially in Florida. Increased tourism means more American and Floridian jobs," Bilirakis said. "I am proud that my colleagues have joined me in a bipartisan effort to unanimously pass H.R. 4450 through the Subcommittee.
"OIG has reported 2.6 million unresolved inconsistencies in the applications of individuals who signed up for the President's health care law. This could mean errors in citizenship, income, employment information, or a host of other issues," Bilirakis said. "This is yet another piece of evidence that the ACA was not ready for prime time.
"I applaud the Supreme Court's decision to defend religious freedom, a founding American principle. The President's health care law is full of provisions and mandates that force Americans into compliance with a law that is neither affordable nor workable. This HHS mandate and the health care law either forced people to violate their personal and religious beliefs, or pay fines.