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May 30, 2007
May 31, 2007
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. - Today, in recognition of his service to his community and his dedication to his own personal development, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will present Hillsborough County resident Zac Flowerree with the Congressional Award Silver and Bronze Medals.
TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. - Today, in recognition of his service to his community and his dedication to his own personal development, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) will present Hillsborough County resident Zac Flowerree with the Congressional Award Silver and Bronze Medals.
May 24, 2007
May 25, 2007
WASHINGTON -With the start of the official 2007 Hurricane Season, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday questioned federal and state emergency management officials on the state of Florida's hurricane disaster readiness.
WASHINGTON -With the start of the official 2007 Hurricane Season, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday questioned federal and state emergency management officials on the state of Florida's hurricane disaster readiness.
May 24, 2007
May 25, 2007
WASHINGTON -With the start of the official 2007 Hurricane Season, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday questioned federal and state emergency management officials on the state of Florida's hurricane disaster readiness.
WASHINGTON -With the start of the official 2007 Hurricane Season, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, yesterday questioned federal and state emergency management officials on the state of Florida's hurricane disaster readiness.
May 24, 2007
May 25, 2007
WASHINGTON - In observance of Memorial Day, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, today released the following statement to honor our Nation's fallen heroes.
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"For more than two centuries, America's brave men and women have risen to the call to defend this great nation and ensure the survival of the ideals on which this great democracy was founded.
WASHINGTON - In observance of Memorial Day, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, today released the following statement to honor our Nation's fallen heroes.
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"For more than two centuries, America's brave men and women have risen to the call to defend this great nation and ensure the survival of the ideals on which this great democracy was founded.
May 23, 2007
May 24, 2007
WASHINGTON -U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Homeland Security Committee, today introduced legislation that would strengthen national maritime security by screening interdicted aliens against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) biometric watch lists.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Homeland Security Committee, today introduced legislation that would strengthen national maritime security by screening interdicted aliens against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) biometric watch lists.
May 21, 2007
May 22, 2007
WASHINGTON -U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, has introduced legislation that would examine if zero co-payments for mail-order drugs would boost cost savings for the Department of Defense's TRICARE pharmacy program by increasing participation in the mail-order option.
WASHINGTON -U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, has introduced legislation that would examine if zero co-payments for mail-order drugs would boost cost savings for the Department of Defense's TRICARE pharmacy program by increasing participation in the mail-order option.
May 20, 2007
BY GUS BILIRAKIS
Tampa Tribune
Monday May 21, 2007
Section PASCO; Page 2
Education is one of the most important resources we have to ensure the continued progress and prosperity of this great nation.
It is imperative that future generations have a quality education to keep the United States globally competitive. Our country's community colleges are some of the most effective institutions to help achieve this goal, and I am proud to acknowledge May as National Community College Month.
Tampa Tribune
Monday May 21, 2007
Section PASCO; Page 2
Education is one of the most important resources we have to ensure the continued progress and prosperity of this great nation.
It is imperative that future generations have a quality education to keep the United States globally competitive. Our country's community colleges are some of the most effective institutions to help achieve this goal, and I am proud to acknowledge May as National Community College Month.
May 20, 2007
BY GUS BILIRAKIS
Tampa Tribune
Monday May 21, 2007
Section PASCO; Page 2
Education is one of the most important resources we have to ensure the continued progress and prosperity of this great nation.
It is imperative that future generations have a quality education to keep the United States globally competitive. Our country's community colleges are some of the most effective institutions to help achieve this goal, and I am proud to acknowledge May as National Community College Month.
Tampa Tribune
Monday May 21, 2007
Section PASCO; Page 2
Education is one of the most important resources we have to ensure the continued progress and prosperity of this great nation.
It is imperative that future generations have a quality education to keep the United States globally competitive. Our country's community colleges are some of the most effective institutions to help achieve this goal, and I am proud to acknowledge May as National Community College Month.
May 17, 2007
May 18, 2007
WASHINGTON -On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) supported the passage of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2008. This bipartisan legislation will authorize defense-related funding for the fiscal year 2008; including key provisions specifically advocated by Bilirakis critical to the health and welfare of active duty and retired members of the United States military.
WASHINGTON -On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) supported the passage of H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2008. This bipartisan legislation will authorize defense-related funding for the fiscal year 2008; including key provisions specifically advocated by Bilirakis critical to the health and welfare of active duty and retired members of the United States military.
May 15, 2007
WASHINGTON (16 May) - U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today joined thousands of potential bone marrow donors by registering with the National Marrow Donor Program. In the hopes that one day his own bone marrow will help save a life, Congressman Bilirakis participated in the Washington, DC leg of the DRIVING FOR DONORS tour across the country.
Organized by a young Palm Harbor resident, Pat Pedraja, 12, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in March 2006, DRIVING FOR DONORS is seeking to add 5,000 new names to the National Marrow Registry Program by the end of this year.
Organized by a young Palm Harbor resident, Pat Pedraja, 12, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in March 2006, DRIVING FOR DONORS is seeking to add 5,000 new names to the National Marrow Registry Program by the end of this year.