Rep. Gus Bilirakis

Republican  •  9th District, Florida  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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06/01/12
Congress Touts Radio's Role as First Informers

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), who chairs the House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, recently held a "roundtable" on Capitol Hill with members of the broadcast, cable and wireless industries to discuss how to work together .

Source: Radio Online
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06/01/12
Feds take reins of Pinellas Head Start

But two Florida members of Congress, Democrat Rep. Kathy Castor and Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis, called holding training conferences at resorts and fancy hotels outrageous. "We need to consider this when we fund these kinds of programs ...

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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06/01/12
Feds take reins of Pinellas Head Start

...planning summits for at least nine years. But two Florida members of Congress, Democrat Rep. Kathy Castor and Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis, called holding training conferences at resorts and fancy hotels outrageous. "We need to consider this when we fu

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05/31/12
Leaders lobby for MacDill to house tankers

...Ferguson, deputy secretary of the Air Force for Installations. That night, they'll return in time for Castor and Young, Gus Bilirakis, Tom Rooney and Dennis Ross to host a "MacDill means Mobility'' reception in Tampa. Castor said the Air Force will whit

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05/30/12
Leaders lobby for MacDill to house tankers

On Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced the creation of the ... That night, they'll return in time for Castor and Young, Gus Bilirakis, Tom Rooney and Dennis Ross to host a "MacDill means Mobility'' reception in Tampa.

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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05/27/12
Rep. Gus Bilirakis: No money for LOST

...lead by rejecting any attempt to implement the Law of the Sea Treaty and sacrifice more of our country’s sovereignty. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Florida Republican, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Be the first to like this post....

Source: Junk Science
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05/25/12
US Lawmakers and IOCC Supporters Turn Out to Celebrate 20 Years of Global Humanitarian Work

...House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California, Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, Rep. Shelley Berkley of Nevada, Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida, Rep. Andrew Harris of Maryland, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida, Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland, and Rep.

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05/24/12
BILIRAKIS: No money for LOST

Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Florida Republican, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Source: Washington Times
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05/24/12
BILIRAKIS: No money for LOST

Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Florida Republican, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Source: Washington Times
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05/24/12
For America, Law of the Sea Treaty is a loss of sovereignty

S. Senate should follow the House of Representatives’ lead by rejecting any attempt to implement the Law of the Sea Treaty and sacrifice more of our country’s sovereignty. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Source: Thehill.com
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05/24/12
BILIRAKIS: No money for LOST

...should follow the House of Representatives’ lead by rejecting any attempt to implement the Law of the Sea Treaty and sacrifice more of our country’s sovereignty. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Florida Republican, is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Commit

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05/23/12
Job fair brings faint signs of green

Tuesday's episode was the latest in a series of employment fairs organized by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis in association with Wilson's group. Bilirakis liked that his office had to turn away several employers who were late seeking space.

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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05/23/12
Job fair brings faint signs of green

Tuesday's episode was the latest in a series of employment fairs organized by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis in association with Wilson's group. Bilirakis liked that his office had to turn away several employers who were late seeking space.

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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05/22/12
5 things you need to know happening in Florida on Tuesday, May 22

(2) Gus Bilirakis Employment Fair Congressman Gus Bilirakis will host an Employment Fair in New Port Richey on Tuesday. The fair will take place at Spartan Manor at 6121 Massachusetts Avenue in New Port Richey from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. "While there have

Source: ABC Action News
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05/19/12
Annual fair offers veterans a multitude of resources

There was nothing like this, the sixth annual Veterans' and Active Duty Military Resource Fair, which was put on by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor. "I was spit on," said Favaro, his eyes welling up. Times have changed. Even before ...

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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05/19/12
Annual fair reaches out to veterans

There was nothing like this, the sixth annual Veterans' and Active Duty Military Resource Fair, put on by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor. "I was spit on," said Favaro, his eyes welling up. Times have changed. Even before entering the ...

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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05/19/12
Bilirakis Hosts Military & Veteran's Fair Saturday

Rep. Gus Bilirakis celebrates Armed Forces Day with his popular Military & Veteran's Resource Fair which will feature informational booths plus a parachute jump by the SOCOM Para-Commandos and a Coast Guard helicopter flyover.

Source: Patch
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05/19/12
Annual fair reaches out to veterans

...There was nothing like this, the sixth annual Veterans' and Active Duty Military Resource Fair, put on by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor. "I was spit on," said Favaro, his eyes welling up. Even before entering the campus, veterans were able to s

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05/18/12
Grimm: House passage could come today to save WMD response unit

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- House passage is expected today on an amendment to save a Brooklyn-based Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team from budget cuts, the office of Rep. Michael ... Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.),

Source: Staten Island Advance
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05/18/12
Washington, take note

Recently, some local citizens in Trinity and Hudson had the opportunity to experience something completely opposite at multiple events hosted by Congressman Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, and the Concord Coalition. For more than an hour and a ...

Source: Tampa Bay Online
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05/15/12
Military Families To Get Free Pass To National Parks

A similar House bill remains in committee. That proposal from Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, calls for a lifetime half-price pass for members of the military. White House officials made no mention of either bill in their announcement.

Source: 6 News WRTV
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05/15/12
SGT. SHAFT: Vet seeks information on prostate cancer claim

In an April 25 letter to Mr. Shinseki, Mr. Miller, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (committee vice chairman) and Rep. Kathy Castor said they were disappointed the project was not included in the Obama administration’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal.

Source: Washington Times
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05/15/12
Military Families To Get Free Pass To National Parks

A similar House bill remains in committee. That proposal from Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, calls for a lifetime half-price pass for members of the military. White House officials made no mention of either bill in their announcement.

Source: San Diego Channel
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05/15/12
SGT. SHAFT: Vet seeks information on prostate cancer claim

In an April 25 letter to Mr. Shinseki, Mr. Miller, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (committee vice chairman) and Rep. Kathy Castor said they were disappointed the project was not included in the Obama administration’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal.

Source: Washington Times
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05/15/12
Military families to get free pass to nat'l parks

A similar House bill remains in committee. That proposal from Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., calls for a lifetime half-price pass for members of the military. White House officials made no mention of either bill in their announcement. In addition ...

Source: Channel 3000
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05/15/12
Military families to get free pass to national parks

...retired military by removing the current minimum age of 62. A similar House bill remains in committee. That proposal from Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, calls for a lifetime half-price pass for members of the military. White House officials made no ment

Source: CNN
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05/15/12
SGT. SHAFT: Vet seeks information on prostate cancer claim

...cost analysis said would more than pay for itself over the next 30 years. In an April 25 letter to Mr. Shinseki, Mr. Miller, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (committee vice chairman) and Rep. Kathy Castor said they were disappointed the project was not included in t

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05/14/12
Military families to get free pass to national parks

A similar House bill remains in committee. That proposal from Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, calls for a lifetime half-price pass for members of the military. White House officials made no mention of either bill in their announcement.

Source: CNN
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05/12/12
Town hall meetings will tackle funding for Pasco schools

For information, contact Weatherford's office at (813) 558-5115 or the Zephyrhills Chamber at (813) 782-1913. U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, will hold his annual Military & Veterans Resource Fair and appreciation event on Saturday at ...

Source: St. Petersburg Times
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05/12/12
Town hall meetings will tackle funding for Pasco schools

...at (813) 558-5115 or the Zephyrhills Chamber at (813) 782-1913. TARPON SPRINGS Bilirakis' fair honors veterans U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Palm Harbor, will hold his annual Military & Veterans Resource Fair and appreciation event on Saturday at East Lake

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Official website: http://bilirakis.house.gov/
Address:
1124 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5755
Fax: 202-225-4085

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