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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.
H.R. 7276 requires Congress to vote on Treasury plans for utilizing the second $350 billion allocation available to the Secretary. The bill stipulates that no funds could be spent until after Congress passes a resolution that specifically approves of the Treasury's plan. Under the current law, the Treasury Department can spend funds without the approval of Congress.
Last Friday Gus attended the public unveiling of the first in a series of 'Freedom Homes' in St. Petersburg.
The Freedom Home has been developed to offer enhanced living in a "Freedomized" environment for those with disabilities as well as those who are able bodied.
On Friday, Gus attended the change of central Command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Lt. General Martin Dempsey relinquished command to General David H. Petraeus, formerly commander of Multi-National Force - Iraq.
Bilirakis visits expansion for Pasco VA Clinic
Gus, who is a Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee's Task Force on Veterans' Affairs, met with local VA officials and toured the new off-site VA Dental Clinic in New Port Richey which is expected to open sometime in the new year.
Today, Gus joined with over 30 of his House in calling for opening the books at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the public, allowing Americans to see inside the decisions made by the leadership of the two mortgage giants at the heart of the crisis gripping our financial markets.