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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.

Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing to examine proposals to keep families safe on the road.

Yesterday, the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to review opportunities to improve Medicare for our nation's seniors.

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.

Today, the House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the VA Office of Inspector General's report on the inappropriate use of position and the misuse of the relocation program and incentives. Of the six witnesses expected to testify, Linda Halliday, Deputy Inspector General from the Office of Inspector General, was the only witness in attendance.

Some 75 veterans had plenty to smile about after the inaugural Stars, Stripes and Smiles event.

The office of U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and the West Pasco Dental Association set up the free dental care for soldiers at Pasco-Hernando State College West Campus. PHSC dental students gave their help as well.