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March 3, 2011

"Repealing this requirement is a victory for America's small businesses, families and individuals," Bilirakis said. "This 1099 provision hampers small businesses with red tape and is one of the most out of touch ideas to come out of Washington in a long time."

February 28, 2011
Bilirakis Blog

NEW PORT RICHEY - When U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis was touring emergency response agencies in the area, his first stop was the Pasco County Office of Emergency Management.

February 24, 2011

This news is further proof that the Department of Homeland Security must tighten its student visa security issuance and compliance monitoring processes, something Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) has been advocating for the past several years.

February 22, 2011
Bilirakis Blog

We all know the old adage "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." You've probably told it to yourself at some point.

That point appears to be now for President Obama, with the release of his latest budget that spends too much, taxes too much and borrows too much ? again.

February 19, 2011

"After days of unprecedented open and transparent debate, House Republicans have taken another step toward cutting the size of our government and eliminating burdensome regulations," Bilirakis said.

February 18, 2011
Bilirakis Blog

On Thursday, Gus spoke with 970 WFLA about the two-year anniversary of the President's stimulus project:


The following clips have been airing throughout the day:

"It has been two years since President Obama signed a stimulus program into law, and a trillion bucks later, Congressman Gus Bilirakis of Palm Harbor says it's obvious it didn't work...

February 16, 2011
Bilirakis Blog

Washington, DC (February 15, 2011) – On Tuesday, Gus met with Eric K. Shinseki, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and a Retired U.S. Army General, to discuss issues vital to veterans and the ways Congress and the Department can work to advocate for veterans benefits.

February 8, 2011
Bilirakis Blog
Washington, DC (February 8, 2011) – Gus gathered with nearly two dozen small business owners and city leaders on Monday in Temple Terrace to discuss what will best improve the business climate in this tough economy.