Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis [R, FL-12]

Florida delegation proves real immigration fight looms in House

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...some provisions. "I'm definitely not for a path to citizenship. It's breaking the law and we're rewarding it," said Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Palm Harbor, adding he could support other reforms. Rep. Trey Radel of Fort Myers said he appreciates the Senate's

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PPP: FL backs pro-citizenship-path candidates 49-29 percent. GOP voters? Not so much.

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...Republicans are less opposed, or nominally in favor, of a pro- pathway candidate in the other districts polled: * In Rep. Gus Bilirakis’s Tampa Bay-based district, anti-pathway candidates essentially have a 1-percentage point advantage among Republica

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New poll shows strong support for pathway to citizenship in Florida

2013-05-09T01:00:00Z

...reform in Florida, including four specific Central Florida congressional districts currently controlled by Republicans Gus Bilirakis, Dennis Ross, Daniel Webster and Tom Rooney. Gus Bilirakis says he's for border control only right now "Immigration refo

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Immigration bill faces major tests Thursday

2013-05-08T01:00:00Z

...oppose some provisions. “I’m definitely not for a path to citizenship. It’s breaking the law and we’re rewarding it,” said Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Palm Harbor, adding he could support other reforms. Rep. Trey Radel of Fort Myers said he apprecia

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Boston probe sheds light on 'astonishing' problems in student visa system

2013-05-07T01:00:00Z

...he’s using them as leverage in the broader immigration legislation debate. Two months before the Boston attack, Florida Rep. Gus Bilirakis filed legislation that called for strengthening the country’s student visa background checks and better monito

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Campaign Committees Pay Legal Fees For Members

2013-04-16T01:00:00Z

...consulting; the committee of Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY) paid $7,880 to Guy Parisi (NY) for legal services; the committee of Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) paid $7,340 to Patton Boggs LLP (DC) for legal fees. Political MoneyLine is about following money in poli

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Stearns, other lawmakers handed out significant bonuses to aides

2013-04-09T01:00:00Z

...and Connie Mack — all of whom lost their seats in last year's elections — gave an average bonus topping 30 percent. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, who retained his seat, was also in that group. Eleven Florida legislators, including Stearns, handed out staff bo

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46 years after battle, Bronze Star awarded

2013-03-06T01:00:00Z

...a reunion in which he learned that none of the men got the Bronze Star, Benedick tried again. Benedick, with the help of Rep. Gus Bilirakis, eventually was able to get the men the medals, but, suffering from Parkinson's disease, he wasn't able to attend

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Long wait for Bronze Star ends for Tampa veteran

2013-03-03T01:00:00Z

...the process all over again. That set off nearly two years of frustrating back and forth. Finally, with the help of U.S. Rep Gus Bilirakis, the Palm Harbor Republican, and Anthony Marrero, an Army command sergeant major at U.S. Central Command in Tampa,

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Students raise at least $1,500 for relay, scholarship

2013-02-27T01:00:00Z

...to redistricting. Up until this year, the Lakeland Republican represented the eastern half of the city and downtown and U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis represented the rest. The aide will handle any constituent concerns or comments relating to the federal gover

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Congressman sets hours, place for monthly Plant City outreach

2013-02-24T01:00:00Z

...Up until this year, the Lakeland Republican represented the eastern half of the city and downtown and U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis represented the rest. The aide will handle any constituent concerns or comments relating to the federal government....

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US solon hails PH handling of China Sea issue

2013-02-22T01:00:00Z

...in Taguig City. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario had briefed the delegation—Miller and fellow US Representatives Gus Bilirakis, Timothy Walz, Michael Michaud and Josiah Bonner—on the West Philippine Sea issue during the group’s courtesy call a

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Bordallo Welcomes CODEL Miller to Guam

2013-02-20T01:00:00Z

...Diego and Hawaii. Rep. Jeff Miller from Florida is joined by Rep. Michael Michaud of Maine, Rep. Jo Bonner of Alabama, Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida, and Rep. Timothy Walz of Minnesota. The purpose of the congressional delegation is to assess the clinic

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Local talent contest to be featured at Pasco County Fair

2013-02-14T01:00:00Z

...San Antonio, the vocal duo of Cyndi MacDonald, 51, and Bob MacDonald, 65. The Showcase of Talent is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. The winners in each group will receive $100 plus a trophy. A runner-up in each group will receive a trophy. The Pas

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Florida reaction to State of the Union

2013-02-13T01:00:00Z

...of party affiliation. I would like to have heard President Obama speak even more about his commitment to bipartisanship." Rep. Gus Bilirakis , R-Palm Harbor: "Tonight was an opportunity for President Obama to come forward with a clear framework for how

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Jackson: Little point to cinching gun show 'loophole'

2013-02-03T01:00:00Z

...Chairman Ted Schrader. Notably, neither is seeking reelection. Starkey, chatting with constituents at the opening of U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis' New Port Richey office Wednesday, said she did not see this coming. Not now, anyway. But the Democratic Party o

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Prosperity Campaign has 10 locations offering free tax assistance

2013-01-31T01:00:00Z

...makes our community work, and that's what makes this program work," Foster said. "There is a definite need," said U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor. The Pasco campaign helped submit 7,600 tax returns last year, he said. He said many people are unaw

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Immigration reform advocates pushing lawmakers for reform

2013-01-30T01:00:00Z

...week's nationwide reform efforts. In Wesley Chapel, other advocates were preparing to attend an open house organized by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor. "We are hopeful," said Paniego. "It's just a matter of time." Laura C. Morel can be reached at lmo

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Pasco shelter takes ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge

2013-01-26T01:00:00Z

...or visit pascocountyfl.net and select "Animal Services." COUNTYWIDE Rep. Bilirakis hosts two open houses U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, is hosting open house events Wednesday at new Pasco County offices in New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. Res

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For many Plant City residents, there's a new congressman to call

2013-01-18T01:00:00Z

...years, when many local residents needed to talk to their congressman, they called Gus Bilirakis. But thanks to redistricting, there's a new politician to call. U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross' district has been expanded this year to include all the greater Plant

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