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Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, was one of the first congressmen to call for Holder's resignation, and continues to do so, especially after Holder himself called the program "inexcusable" and "wholly unacceptable."

"Whether he knew about this program or not, the American people have lost all confidence and trust in Attorney General Holder and his ability to lead our Justice Department," Bilirakis said.

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, was one of the first congressmen to call for Holder's resignation, and continues to do so, especially after Holder himself called the program "inexcusable" and "wholly unacceptable."

"Whether he knew about this program or not, the American people have lost all confidence and trust in Attorney General Holder and his ability to lead our Justice Department," Bilirakis said.

In May, Bilirakis introduced H.R. 2001, which would prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals fired for drug or alcohol use. South Carolina expects to save nearly $30 million a year because it recently began denying benefits to people who had been fired for gross misconduct such as drug and alcohol use.

"Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, and given the current downturn in the housing market, many families are insecure about their most important investment," Bilirakis said. "To help homeowners, I am bringing together leaders in home finance to aid families and individuals in navigating these uncertain times."

Services will include information tables, services lenders, and housing, financial and credit counseling.

"For too long, unelected Washington bureaucrats have imposed huge costs on the economy and the American people through burdensome regulations," Bilirakis said. "This must stop in order to help spur economic growth in the Tampa Bay area and around the country. The REINS Act will help ensure that there is a thoughtful review of new government regulations which could impede our economy."

"Congress should not be exempt from rules that apply to the rest of the public, and there should be no question about the motives of those elected to lead the government," Bilirakis said. "Washington must become more open, honest and transparent, and the STOCK Act is an important step in that direction."

Bilirakis addressed these concerns at a Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday that examined the certification process, which has received criticism for being inefficient and burdensome.

"I'm concerned that the VA is not processing and certifying these veteran-owned businesses adequately. Delays in the certification process are inhibiting these companies and harming much-needed job creation," said Bilirakis, who has reached out to the VA to expedite the process on behalf of local companies.

Bilirakis addressed these concerns at a Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on Wednesday that examined the certification process, which has received criticism for being inefficient and burdensome.

"I'm concerned that the VA is not processing and certifying these veteran-owned businesses adequately. Delays in the certification process are inhibiting these companies and harming much-needed job creation," said Bilirakis, who has reached out to the VA to expedite the process on behalf of local companies.