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The Amendment comes on the heels of a Congressional report indicating that the recent refusal of certain private financial institutions to provide any accounting of how they are using taxpayer money undermines public confidence.
On Friday, Gus sent a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) urging him to include proposals Bilirakis has made in economic stimulus legislation now making its way through Congress:
"I am heartened that President-Elect Obama has called for bipartisanship as the development of economic stimulus legislation proceeds through Congress and I am encouraged that he has expressed his desire to provide substantial tax relief as part of this proposal." The letter said. "I believe my ideas should be part of any bipartisan effort to strengthen the economy."
By Mimi Andelman, St. Petersburg Times
The City of Tarpon Springs was recently honored when First Lady Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative, designated it as one of the nation's newest Preserve America Communities.
Consular Call Center: Americans who have reason to believe that a relative or friend has been affected by the attacks in Mumbai, India should call: 1-888-407-4747.