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Last week, President Obama used his veto power for the fifth time since taking office to reject legislation that would help our military, their families and our country as a whole.
October was filled with many exciting events, hearings, markups, votes, and visits with so many constituents, families, and advocates. Great things are happening in Florida's 12th district and I look forward to continuing my efforts to help our families, Veterans, and communities. Here are some highlights from October:
Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement regarding the House vote to advance H.R. 1314 and increase the debt limit:
This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held hearings to examine the initial economic impact of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Net Neutrality rules, and to review proposals to improve broadband deployment.
Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a roundtable to discuss ways to enhance the VA's use of emerging technologies to improve Veteran function, mobility, and care.
On Friday, at a U.S. House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., highlighted fraud targeting seniors.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing to examine ways to better protect seniors from harmful hackers, scams, and fraudulent activity.
Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review recent reports regarding issues in the Medicaid program and exchange eligibility for the president's health care law.
Time and time again we hear the complaints regarding politics in Washington. The President himself has expressed frustrations with the partisan atmosphere in our nation's capital and has asked that Congress work together on issues important to our country.
The President asked and we answered.
Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review opportunities to improve Medicare for our nation's seniors.