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"Americans deserve real solutions, and the President's proposal sent forth today does too little too late.
"We have waited more than two months for the President to unveil his vision for our country's economic future, and today, Americans are left with more of the same. Higher taxes, more spending and bigger government will only make it more difficult for hardworking Americans to find jobs. Our country cannot continue to spend money it doesn't have; money it hasn't had for a long time.
"Judge Castor was a valued member of the Hillsborough community and someone whom I admired greatly. He took a vested interest in our area and its residents, and had a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. My thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Castor and her family during this difficult time."
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"Lady Thatcher was a great leader and one of the United States' greatest allies during the Cold War. Her legacy as the first female Prime Minister and willingness to tackle difficult issues head on will continue to inspire many for years to come. May her memory be eternal."
"Seventy years ago, Jewish resistance forces in the Warsaw Ghetto began their courageous uprising against the Nazis. On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and vow to never let such atrocities occur again."
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"I am encouraged by CMS' willingness to take the concerns of Medicare beneficiaries and Members of Congress to heart, appropriately reversing some of the proposed cuts to the Medicare Advantage program. However, the battle to protect coverage for our seniors is far from over. Under the Affordable Care Act, seniors pay more, get less and lose options. Now, more than ever, we must protect our most vulnerable populations, including the more than 14 million Americans who like and want to continue to be enrolled in Medicare Advantage."
"Today's passage of the balanced budget rights our country's economic ship, putting us back on a responsible, stable course that ensures all Americans can continue to pursue their own unique vision of the American Dream. It encourages job creation and key investments in our nation's economy, takes necessary steps to preserve and protect Medicare for current and future generations, and simplifies the tax code to allow middle-class families and American businesses to thrive. We can't continue to spend money we don't have; money we haven't had for a very long time.
On this 10th Anniversary of the War in Iraq, we remember our brave servicemen and women. To the 4,500 troops who died there; to the more than 30,000 wounded Americans who have come home ? your selfless sacrifices will never be forgotten.
Today, we have a new generation of veterans, and we must continue to make them a top priority when they return home, adapting our own processes to meet their needs. It is unacceptable for our nation?s heroes to have to wait years to receive benefits earned in service to this country.
Washington, DC (March 15, 2013) ? At a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing this morning, Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) questioned the panel regarding the increase in healthcare premiums as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
"In order to compete in today's technologically-evolving economy, Americans must be armed with the skills needed for careers in industries which are in demand," said Congressman Bilirakis. "Today's broken federal workforce development system costs us valuable taxpayer dollars and hinders the very people it was intended to serve. In passing the SKILLS Act, we are taking meaningful steps toward getting America back to work and ensuring our taxpayer dollars are spent effectively and efficiently."