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October 14, 2010
Bilirakis Blog

WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2010) – News that the Treasury Department has paid $437 million to private contractors to help run TARP is another reason that we need to end TARP immediately.


Need more proof that this administration is out of touch with reality? More than half of those payments - $240 million – went to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That's right, two of the most poorly-run companies, which still rely heavily on taxpayer support, have been running TARP.

October 7, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC (October 7, 2010) – Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09) was recognized today with an "A in English" award by U.S. English, Inc. for his dedication to preserving the unifying role of the English language in the U.S.

Members received "A in English" honors based on their votes for several key issues, such as the English Language Unity Act, which declares English as the official language of the U.S. and establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization.

October 5, 2010
Bilirakis Blog

WASHINGTON, DC (October 5, 2010) – In just over six months, Obamacare has failed to deliver on several promises. Just yesterday, a report from the Congressional Research Service found that the Department of Health and Human Services has missed seven deadlines mandated by the new law. That's one-third of the 22 deadlines, and it's only the beginning.

September 28, 2010
Bilirakis Blog

WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2010) – Multiple memos from the Obama administration have shed light on plans for addressing illegal immigration. Most of these plans involve some kind of amnesty program or incentive for immigrants to be in this country illegally.


Americans clearly understand this, and they want their states to take action to secure our borders and discourage illegal immigration.

September 28, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2010) – Around 500 churches, monasteries, cemeteries and other religious sites in the Republic of Cyprus have been desecrated, pillaged, looted and destroyed since Turkey invaded the northern region on July 20th 1974.

"Congress has shown it is making international religious freedom a priority," said Bilirakis, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the International Religious Freedom Caucus.

September 23, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2010) – The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, today named Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-9) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small business owners.

The NFIB tallies key small business votes in the House of Representatives taken during the 2009 and 2010 sessions and presents the Guardian awards to representatives who voted favorably on those issues.

September 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2010) – Rep. Tim Walz (MN-01), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01) and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-08) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve rehabilitation services for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

"Our wounded warriors deserve the best care and support we can give them," said Rep. Tim Walz, who is a 24 year veteran of the Army National Guard.

September 21, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2010) – Rep. Tim Walz (MN-01), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-09), Rep. Jeff Miller (FL-01) and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-08) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve rehabilitation services for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).

"Our wounded warriors deserve the best care and support we can give them," said Rep. Tim Walz, who is a 24 year veteran of the Army National Guard.