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Each February, the American Dental Association promotes the need for greater awareness about the importance of and access to dental health, particularly among children.
This week, Gus introduced legislation that would boost military pay by 3.9 percent in FY 2009. This number is 0.5 percent higher than the President's requested increase of 3.4 percent. In 2007, Bilirakis introduced H.R. 2027, which provided for a 0.5 percent raise above the President's FY 2008 request. The FY08 Defense Authorization bill signed into law this past January contained language similar to Gus's bill.
For the second consecutive year, Congressman Bilirakis has introduced legislation, which would provide a 0.5 percent military pay increase above the President's request. On Monday, he introduced H.R. 5481, which would guarantee a minimum pay raise of 3.9 percent in FY09. In 2007, Bilirakis introduced H.R. 2027, which provided for a 0.5 percent raise above the President's request. The FY08 Defense Authorization bill signed into law earlier this year contained language similar to Bilirakis's bill.
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On Thursday, Gus presented eight local war heroes with medials earned on the battlefield during World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Local award recipients included . . .
Congressman Bilirakis was taking part in the American Dental Association's "Give Kids a Smile" (GKAS), which promotes awareness of the importance of dental health and provides free dental services to low-income children.
Today the Washington Times published an op-ed authored by Gus calling on the U.N. Security Council to make India a permanent member. Last year, Bilirakis introduced H.Res. 638 that urges the U.N. to take the necessary actions to establish India as a permanent member.
India and the U.N.
By Gus Bilirakis
The Washington Times
February 20, 2008
Awardees will receive a range of medals, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. The presentation will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lake Tarpon Village, 36299 U.S. Hwy. 19 North, Palm Harbor, Fla.
"Cuba had been ruled by the oppressive communist dictator Fidel Castro for more than half a century. During that time, democratic rule was been non-existent and Cuban democracy advocates were harrassed, jailed or killed at the hands of Castro's regime.
"Today, this ugly page in Cuba's history is slowly turning with the announcement of Fidel Castro's resignation; giving greater hope to those who seek a more representative and free form of government in Cuba.
The Homeowners Education Seminar organized by Gus at the Richey Suncoast Theater on Saturday, drew more than 100 area homeowners who received advice and information about the various federal, state and local programs and assistance available to them.