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"Why have New York City officials undermined our First Amendment rights by showing preference for one religion over another? St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the only house of worship crushed by the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, has yet to be rebuilt.
"There are many things that make our nation so great, but it is our strong and valiant military that is the backbone of this country," Bilirakis said. "The strength, courage, and dedication of the men and women in uniform keep us safe at home from threats abroad and allow us to remain a free and prosperous nation."
Democrats this week called the House back to Washington for another last-minute federal government bailout of more than $26 billion. It is another in a long line of perpetual bailout bills coming out of Washington.
In an effort to engage the Floridians to talk about the challenges facing our country, Gus hosted an America Speaking Out Town Hall in Plant City on Thursday night.
Over 100 people packed City Hall to share their ideas for solving America's most pressing problems including the economy, jobs, national debt, health care and immigration.
"When our heroes return home from the battlefront, we must use every resource available to help them lead normal and productive lives," said Bilirakis. "This hearing will allow us to examine one of the many new avenues to accomplish this vitally important goal."
On Saturday more than 600 Tampa Bay area residents attended Gus's latest foreclosure assistance workshop, at Freedom High School in New Tampa. The workshop offered homeowners an opportunity to meet directly with lenders and receive assistance from housing counselors. Gus previously held similar workshops in Pasco County in 2008 and a second one in Pinellas County last year.
Below is a list of resources that will assist you in learning more about the Deepwater Horizon Response.
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