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The free workshop will be conducted in cooperation with the Concord Coalition, a national, non-partisan grassroots organization that has developed a program to foster understanding of the federal budget process. Attendees get to select which policies they would like to implement to reduce our deficits and improve our long-term fiscal outlook and economic future.

"This event will give local taxpayers an inside look at the budget and let them use their spending priorities to create a model federal budget," Bilirakis said.

"While Hurricane Irene isn't a major threat to the Florida coast, I still am encouraging all residents along the potential path of the storm to take the proper steps to protect yourself and your belongings," Bilirakis said. "Everyone should develop family disaster plans and create supply kits. As I like to say, we must hope for the best but prepare for the worst."

"While Hurricane Irene isn't a major threat to the Florida coast, I still am encouraging all residents along the potential path of the storm to take the proper steps to protect yourself and your belongings," Bilirakis said. "Everyone should develop family disaster plans and create supply kits. As I like to say, we must hope for the best but prepare for the worst."

"These are historically tough economic times for Floridians," Bilirakis said. "I have said for years that there is nothing worse for creating jobs and growing an economy than burdensome regulations and over-taxation."

At issue is an EPA regulation that creates federal nutrient water quality criteria for lakes and flowing waters in Florida. The EPA created these standards with no input from the state, and overruled Florida's more effective and efficient water quality standards.

"Once again the House has passed a responsible solution that significantly reduces spending in the short term, caps spending in coming years and moves us toward a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution - all without raising taxes. Most importantly, it ensures more than a dollar in spending cuts for every dollar increase in the debt ceiling.

"I have made it a priority to convey the need for improved benefits and opportunities for America's veterans and servicemembers," said Bilirakis, Vice Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. "Whether it is providing assistance with VA claims or working with federal agencies to solve complex issues, my office is here to help those who selflessly defend and protect our nation."