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Today, the Obama administration denied Governor Rick Scott's request for a federal disaster declaration for multiple counties in Florida, including Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough.

A recent Department of Veteran's Affairs Inspector General report found "serious" problems with enrollment data for Veterans seeking health care. The VA's Inspector General confirmed that nearly 900,000 military Veterans have officially pending applications for health care.

Residents turned out in droves to a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, State Sen. Wilton Simpson and State Rep. Danny Burgess.

People filled every seat of the Pasco County Commission's chambers at the Historic Courthouse in Dade City.

Washington, D.C. – There are many issues facing our families, communities and country. Please join Congressman Bilirakis, State Senator Wilton Simpson and State Representative Danny Burgess to share with us the issues that are most important to you and your family.

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Bilirakis issued the following update to constituents in Congressional District 12 regarding the availability of flooding relief:

The U.S. House voted 256 – 170 on Wednesday in a favor of a bill giving the VA secretary more room to fire underperforming employees. The measure was championed by the two Florida Republicans in charge of the House Veterans Affairs Committee: Chairman Jeff Miller and Vice-Chairman Gus Bilirakis.

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that could pave the way for more treatment options for people who are ill, and the bill's bipartisan support bodes well for its passage in the Senate, said Congressman Gus Bilirakis, who has taken a leadership role on this issue.

The 21st Century Cures Act passed the House by a vote of 344-77 on July 10.