Mario Diaz-Balart In The News
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August 24, 2008 Dems see immigration as key to some battlegrounds
“McCain is in a much weaker position with Hispanics,” said Simon Rosenberg, president of NDN, the political action arm of the New Democrat movement, in reference to Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), the expected Republican nominee.
August 24, 2008 Dems see immigration as key to some battlegrounds
... those to unseat GOP Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Floridaâs 18th district and GOP Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart in the 21st and 25th districts. ...
August 23, 2008 Jeff Lytle: Itâs not falling property values, itâs the added exemption
Incumbent District 25 US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Miami says there is a simple reason why he proposes tax breaks for gas for driving to and from work: âI ...
August 22, 2008 Immokalee children $147,000 closer to new community center
NAPLES About 70 Immokalee children are one step closer to leaving a portable that has housed the South Immokalee Park Community Center for the past 10 years and moving into a new $1.2 million community center. The center received a $147,000 check from
Source: Naples Daily News
August 21, 2008 Tropical Storm Fay leaves little to remember
The gateway to the Florida Keys turned into the getaway route as tourists fled Tropical Storm Fay. More than 25,000 people who evacuated from the Keys by Monday were being encouraged back by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday. Still, about 107
Source: Miami Herald
August 21, 2008 Immokalee children $147000 closer to new community center
The center received a $147000 check from the federal government Thursday, presented by US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, who represents part of Collier County. ...
August 19, 2008 Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart to visit Collier
When Rep. Diaz-Balart received word of the path of Fay toward Southwest Florida, he contacted the County Managerâs Office early Monday and expressed an ...
August 17, 2008 House seats are a battlefield in Florida primaries
Joe Garcia says he has already raised $1 million in his fight to take on US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart in Miami-Dade County. US Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart has ...
August 17, 2008 $147K to benefit South Immokalee Park
By Naples Daily News staff report NAPLES â US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart plans to present a $147000 check to benefit the South Immokalee Park. ...
August 16, 2008 Barbs fly between congressional candidates over debate
The race for Congressional District 25 is beginning to heat up on the west coast. While the snipes and accusations have been flying for awhile in Miami-Dade County, where the majority of constituents reside, disputes are now finding their way over to
Source: Naples Daily News
August 15, 2008 Barbs fly between congressional candidates over debate
Two weeks ago, Democratic candidate Joe Garcia, D-Miami, held a conference call, accusing incumbent Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, of refusing to debate ...
August 12, 2008 Mario Diaz-Balart to speak to activist group
U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican, will speak to a local Venezuelan-American activist group on Tuesday about his run for reelection. The event is the latest in a speaker series organized by Independent Venezuelan American Citizens, which works
Source: Miami Herald
August 07, 2008 Garcia asks, "Can't we just talk?"
Democratic congressional challenger Joe Garcia is calling on his opponent to join him in a series of town hall talks in the district, now that Congress is out for the August recess. "One of the things that missing in modern campaigns is direct
Source: Miami Herald
August 06, 2008 Kendall Homeowner's Association unusually quiet
Garcia, US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart's challenger, said little other than, ``We have a unique opportunity in this election. Having a choice is key to moving ...
August 05, 2008 Inside Politics
He's running for Congress in the 25th District, challenging Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican who has held the office since 2002. ...
August 04, 2008 Nancy Pelosi in town to sell books, raise money
While House Republicans continue to clamor in a darkened House chamber for a vote on oil drilling, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heads to Miami for a book signing -- and a fund raiser to benefit Democrat Joe Garcia, who is challenging Rep. Mario
Source: Miami Herald
August 01, 2008 Officials Still Can't "Bridge" Safety Problems
... excuse there is no justification and it gets to the point where they are putting our people at risk for no good reason," said US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart. ...
July 30, 2008 Obama makes strong push for Latino voters
Mario Diaz-Balart and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen are serving as honorary co-chairs of McCain's Florida campaign. About a dozen state lawmakers, including House ...
July 30, 2008 Newspaper Ranks Capitol Hill Hotties
"I'm sure it was someone in my office but no one is owning up to it," said Emily Zammitt, the legislative correspondent for Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R.-Fla. ...
July 30, 2008 I-Team: Bracelet Promises Air Safety, At A Price
US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart reacted swiftly to this idea of these bracelets being used on general aviation passengers. "If this thing has any life ...
July 30, 2008 Diaz-Balart wants fourth term
By IM STACKEL (Contact) That word describes the personality of US Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, as well as his primary platform. Seeking a fourth term in office, ...
July 28, 2008 Frank receives lots of PAC money, gives heavily to other Dems
He donated $2000 to Joe Garcia, who is running against Florida Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart and $4000 to Don Cazayoux, the recently elected Louisiana ...
July 25, 2008 Authorities tried to lock up, deport shooter who killed Fort Myers ...
âThis is a person that should have been locked up,â said Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, whose congressional district represents part of Collier County. ...
July 21, 2008 Colombians celebrate Independence Day
It's a celebration of culture. It's a celebration of being able to live in freedom and prosperity," said Florida state Rep. Mario Diaz Balart, R-Miami.
July 21, 2008 Colombian Independence Day Marked By Recent Hostage Rescue
It's a celebration of culture. It's a celebration of being able to live in freedom and prosperity," said Rep. Mario Diaz Balart, R-Miami. Sen. ...
July 21, 2008 Authorities tried to lock up, deport shooter who killed Fort Myers ...
âThis is a person that should have been locked up,â said Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami, whose congressional district represents part of Collier County. ...
July 19, 2008 Obama's Latin policies in play
Bill Richardson, former Clinton Transportation Secretary Federico Peña and US Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., have direct access to Obama, ``that is very ...
July 09, 2008 State by State
Her two South Florida Cuban-American colleagues, Republican Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart, were only up by single digits, according to the poll. ...
July 08, 2008 From the Wire
Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart, Cuban-American brothers with a long Miami political pedigree, are leading their Democratic challengers by only single digits ...
July 08, 2008 From the Wire
Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart, Cuban-American brothers with a long Miami political pedigree, are leading their Democratic challengers by only single digits ...
