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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.
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.
By Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
February 21, 2011
Tampa Tribune
"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. "This was one of the largest spending cuts in history, yet this is just one of many steps that we need – and plan – to take in order to help restore the confidence of America's taxpayers, families and small businesses."
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...
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.
"The Secretary and I both realize how important it is that we help veterans receive access to the benefits they deserve," said Gus, the Vice Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
From the Tampa Tribune
Posted Jan. 20, 2011
By Howard Altman
Bilirakis Named Vice Chair of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
"Small businesses across the country are hurting," Gus said. "This meeting was a chance for me to visit with local business leaders, who said that high taxes and over regulation have kept them from expanding and helping out our area's economy."
Washington, DC (February 8, 2011) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) visited FEMA's headquarters today, where he met with Administrator Craig Fugate and other senior leaders to discuss ongoing emergency preparedness and response issues.
As Chairman of the Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications Subcommittee, Bilirakis is responsible for the oversight of FEMA.
"These folks have been hit by the recession, by the oil spill, and now by a ban on fishing for gag grouper," Gus said. "They're hurting and I want to do what I can to help them."
| Washington, DC (January 31, 2011) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) issued the following statement after a federal judge sided with 26 states in ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional: |