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"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.
As a second generation Greek American, I have a firsthand understanding of the importance and power of the American dream, as well as, the sensitivity and passion surrounding the issue of immigration reform. This matter becomes even more delicate when it involves children, who must always be dealt with in a thoughtful, compassionate and fair manner.
"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.
"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.
"I am saddened by the news from Israel that Eyal Yifrah, 19, Gilad Shaar, 16, and Naftali Fraenkel, 16, have been found murdered near the city of Hebron. The horrific targeting of civilians – particularly children – make terrorists organizations like Hamas a continued threat to peace and stability in the Middle East.
"The problems at the VA are very serious, and they are negatively impacting Veterans across the country. Veterans deserve timely access to quality care, and in many cases, that isn't happening right now. It is my hope that Mr. McDonald's nomination will be the first step on the road to bringing back accountability and transparency to the dysfunctional agency.