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Because of ambiguities in current law, TBI treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs narrowly focuses TBI care on physical restoration.
Because of ambiguities in current law, TBI treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs narrowly focuses TBI care on physical restoration.
Earlier this week, Gus signed on as an original co-sponsor to the Secure Visas Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) that will enhance the way we protect our nation and secure our borders.
This bill would maintain and increase Visa Security Units in ?highest-risk? countries and would end judicial review for revocation of terrorists? visas.
As part of its coverage on the death of Osama bin Laden, the Washington Post has compiled an in-depth project about bin Laden and the events leading up to his death.
In an opening video describing the hunt for bin Laden, Gus is shown questioning General Stanley McChrystal during a 2009 hearing (begins at the 3:10 mark)
Nearly 25 World War II veterans from the Tampa Bay area were able to fly to Washington, DC, on May 3, 2011 to spend time at the World War II Memorial. The trip was arranged by the Honor Flight Network, a non-profit program founded five years ago to bring WWII veterans to visit the nation's capital.
On April 27, Gus held his annual Career Fair, where more than 60 employers met with more than 400 job-seekers.
On April 26, Gus visited a Tampa-area gas station to hold an impromptu townhall with customers about the impact of rising gas prices. He visited with dozens of people to hear their concerns, and even pumped some gas. Watch some of the footage from his visit below:
"Our U.S. military and intelligence agencies have displayed extraordinary persistence and courage in methodically pursuing the evil mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks," Bilirakis said. "The global war on terror continues and we must remain as vigilant as ever against those who still seek to harm us.
"Florida's unemployment rate remains one of the highest in the country, so we must do all we can to connect those who are out of work with local employers," Bilirakis said. "This career fair will serve as an excellent opportunity for those in search of jobs to meet with potential employers in the area."
H.R. 1570 provides businesses with a tax credit of up to $2,000 per year for each employee who is absent from work for the purpose of performing qualified active duty services.