Gus Bilirakis
Florida's 12th District
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- On Armed Forces Day, we thank all our men and women in uniform for the work they do to keep America strong and secure.
- Congrats to my son @mikebilirakis (rght) on receiving Hellenic Times Scholarship. Your mom & I are very proud of you! http://t.co/q8k0GPNObU
- Great story! Kudos to our own Westlake Christian, @RaysBaseball & @the_USO for making this homecoming so special. http://t.co/iflt1XAreW
- ICYMI: VIDEO - Bilirakis Emphasizes Need to Repeal #Obamacare, a job-crushing, premium-increasing, govt-expanding law http://t.co/lYajjJikKf
- On the House Floor getting ready to speak about the need to repeal #Obamacare. Tune into @cspan now!
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- .@JJNugent34 Sorry to hear about your daughter's accident and thank you for reaching out.
- I'm not the tallest guy, but this is ridiculous. It’s time to cut #Obamacare down to size. Time to cut the red tape! http://t.co/FPedIIa527
- RT @RosLehtinen: Thx 2 @RepGusBilirakis + Cong Hellenic-Israel Alliance 4 briefing on status of religious minorities in Turkey + Egypt http…
- Great #CHIA event. TY Dr. Prodromou & Sam Tadros for briefing re: religious freedom challenges in E Mediterranean. http://t.co/NBwwfkGKK2
- Just finished an interview w/ @970WFLA re: #IRS abuse of power. We MUST ensure this never happens again. http://t.co/716PII4eKA
- Sad to hear about fire at sponge docks & thankful for firefighters who worked tirelessly to contain it/ensure safety. http://t.co/bYP50madfQ
- #RateShock: #Obamacare expected to cause costs to go up nationwide. Look where Florida ranks: http://t.co/OGqhtFoBph
- #IRS targeting conservatives is an assault on Constitution. No branch of govt should be used to harass Americans. http://t.co/3l9dQAW6go
- Fairness is neither partisan, nor political. Proud to co-sponsor HR 1950, protecting all Americans' rights. #IRS http://t.co/3l9dQAW6go
- #RateShock: Under #Obamacare, #SmallBiz in "nearly all states will see premium increases" in the small group market http://t.co/X1QCYFnV0H
- #RateShock: Consumers could face average premium increases of nearly 100%, and up to 400%, under #Obamacare. http://t.co/7lxpxGBjv8
- Affordability was central premise & promise of #Obamacare. Docs from top insurers show this is simply not the case: http://t.co/X1QCYFnV0H
- Happy Mother's Day to the women w the toughest jobs of all: our moms! To my own mother, Evelyn, & my wife, Eva, TY for everything you do!
- Check out my op-ed in @TBOcom, re: the Working Families Flexibility Act, which the House passed yesterday: http://t.co/1NHu7MxAMr #YourTime
- @GOPoversight hearing will shed light on ongoing #Benghazi investigation. Americans deserve to know what happened. http://t.co/0v01lYEzDr
- As a father, I know the struggles parents face when choosing bt work/family. Parents need more flexibility. #YourTime http://t.co/C7MQn4PaMN
- We can’t afford to wait to reform #studentvisa program. At risk are the lives of innocent Americans. @FOXNews http://t.co/vNQZ7hEsJ5
- Today, @VISITFLORIDA shared FL's tourism success & how Congress can better support this industry: http://t.co/DvctiPtevb #Tourism4Jobs
- Thank you to all #teachers for ensuring students have the skills to succeed & encouraging them to follow their dreams http://t.co/el7N5JBNmj
- Florida tourism welcomed 89.3 million visitors to Florida and generated nearly $72 billion last year. @VISITFLORIDA @HouseCommerce #SubCMT
- Thanks, @KLMPJR!
- FACT: Tourism/Travel is among Top 10 employing industries in 47 states. #Tourism4jobs http://t.co/MitzdYzIJG @HouseCommerce #SubCMT
- Increasing international travel to the U.S. will increase exports, reduce our trade imbalance & create jobs. #Tourism4jobs @HouseCommerce
- Travel & #tourism industry supported 7.7 million US #jobs in 2012. Learn more: http://t.co/MitzdYzIJG #Tourism4jobs @HouseCommerce #SubCMT
- More than 1 million Floridians are employed by tourism. @VISITFLORIDA @HouseCommerce #SubCMT WATCH: http://t.co/TxnvJ3AbMC #Tourism4jobs
- @VISITFLORIDA to provide insight re: FL tourism & job creation @HouseCommerce #SubCMT at 10:30. WATCH: http://t.co/TxnvJ3AbMC #Tourism4jobs
- Thanks again to everyone who came out and made last week’s Job Fair such a success. @TBOcom: http://t.co/NaksBoJ7n3
- The American flag is a symbol of our great nation, representing not only who we are, but also what we stand for and what we believe.
- Great to be at New Port Richey's Athenian Academy as we raised the American flag & said thanks for our great country. http://t.co/yxQaPB7vR5
- Happy Easter to all Orthodox Christians! Christos Anesti! Christ is risen. May the renewal of the resurrection bless all this coming year.
- Check out @FoxNews @Special Report: @BretBaier, Catherine Herridge discuss my bill to strengthen #studentvisa program http://t.co/jsq8Tw10Qs
- Check out this article re my mtg w @PalmHarborChmbr yesterday, where we discussed need to fix US #studentvisa program http://t.co/mrUWIZJz2Y
- Thank you to everyone who came out to our Job Fair. It was a very successful event & the start to many new careers! http://t.co/yg9QmlnqS0
- Our Job Fair is in full swing! Join us at PHCC until 3 p.m. http://t.co/MRsFZfguaD Directions: http://t.co/R7gaoS8QWM http://t.co/HUpknkSuOd
- Congrats on the new addition to the family, @RepAndyBarr!
- America was founded on faith and freedom, and we have a duty to protect the values our founding fathers fought for. #NationalDayofPrayer
- On #NationalDayofPrayer, we ask for blessings from God & leadership from those who represent us. God bless America! http://t.co/TOI5k8jWsr
- Giving foreign students opportunity to learn in US is important, but protecting US safety should be top priority http://t.co/YQJSa7IMhu @AP
- For many yrs, I've advocated reforming #studentvisa screening process to address issues w program & info system @AP http://t.co/B9bVvYA73E
- We aren't adequately screening students before admitting them to study in US/ensuring they abide by terms of visa http://t.co/B9bVvYA73E @AP
- Don't forget! Our Job Fair is tomorrow, 11 am - 3 pm. Info: http://t.co/MRsFZfguaD Directions: http://t.co/R7gaoS8QWM http://t.co/9HKU0W4zLF
- We must ensure #veterans can match their professional military skills and technical training with civilian jobs: http://t.co/QzGsmOsNIu
- Join us for a District 12 #JobFair on May 2! For more info: http://t.co/MRsFZfguaD Directions: http://t.co/R7gaoS8QWM http://t.co/d7ZyPa1EHR
- Check out @MyFoxTampaBay story re: US Army vet & D12 resident Jim Flaherty who I was proud to honor yesterday @FlyTPA http://t.co/FXyfpX8sZA
- Honor to join @Lighthouse_LHP & VisionServe Alliance, 2 orgs that do great wrk to ensure a high QOL for the blind. http://t.co/OwkiVmtVnh
- To meet growing needs of women in our armed services, VA has launched a new hotline (1-855-VA-WOMEN) to provide info to female #veterans.
- Women make up nearly 15% of today’s active duty military and 18% of National Guard and Reserve forces.
- Jim Flaherty’s heroism exemplifies the best in humanity. Proud to honor him at @FlyTampa today http://t.co/MNYNj7iUa4 http://t.co/5wO8QTqrcD
- Our thoughts are with the FBI and law enforcement. Thank you for your tireless efforts to keep Americans safe. http://t.co/o7DimmbZjH
- RT @TomRooney: #FF #Florida @RosLehtinen @MarioDB @treyradel @VernBuchanan @RepDennisRoss @RepGusBilirakis @RepRichNugent @RepWebster @c ...
- RT @HouseCommerce: @The_Kip_Wilson Your question answered--> http://t.co/5Zr7VETH3s #AskSebelius cc: @RepGusBilirakis
- Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the fertilizer plant explosion in #West, TX. http://t.co/wcYu5vqJ0j
- RT @HouseCommerce: WATCH LIVE: @Sebelius testifying in front of #SubHealth http://t.co/zVeul6spLe #AskSebelius
- Have a question you'd like to hear @Sebelius answer during our Thur. hearing? Tweet me your questions using the hashtag #AskSebelius
- #KeystoneXL will create much-needed jobs/allow us to reduce our reliance on less-than-friendly countries for our oil. http://t.co/k0IpCR6i5O
- Now, more than ever, it's important to create longterm #energy plan to address rising costs that drain family budgets http://t.co/k0IpCR6i5O
- Given Internet's role in the global economy, it's vital it remains secure while also fostering innovation/free speech http://t.co/7Qeiq47ee5
- HHS Sec. will be testifying THURS & I want to be sure she answers your top concerns. Tweet me your Qs using the hashtag #AskSebelius
- We must create climate for business to thrive. Proud to receive @USChamber #SOE13 Award @PeteSessions @RepJeffDenham http://t.co/wgC42il1j2
- Our hearts continue to go out to all those affected by the #BostonMarathon tragedy. #PrayforBoston http://t.co/RYnrHY3zKW
- For updates on #BostonMarathon, follow @Boston_Police. You can also connect w loved ones thru @RedCross Safe & Well http://t.co/AGxRcwWtM2
- Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of a great baseball player and an even greater American. #JackieRobinson http://t.co/vKlrSEqz0N
- My thoughts and prayers are with those injured at the #BostonMarathon. http://t.co/9MZ76kCAN0
- Today we are reminded of the burden of our current tax code: hrs spent filing, $ spent to comply & complexity of the code itself. #taxreform
- Stopping addtl tax increases/wrking toward fairer/simpler tax code will lead to more jobs, more take home pay & more opportunity. #taxreform
- For additional details and a list of schools that will be on-site to provide more information, visit http://t.co/q24uLvLacS #CollegeFair
- For additional details and a list of schools that will be on-site to provide more information, visit http://t.co/q24uLvLacS #CollegeFair
- Students and Parents: Just a reminder our College Fair will be held tomorrow at Sunlake High School in Land O’ Lakes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- For additional details and a list of schools that will be on-site to provide more information, visit http://t.co/q24uLvLacS #CollegeFair
- For additional details and a list of schools that will be on-site to provide more information, visit http://t.co/q24uLvLacS #CollegeFair
- @Facebook’s DC HQ. Looking fwd to implementing some of the innovative ideas they had to keep you all better informed! http://t.co/wSJfba60Eo
- In response VA confirmed building a new hospital was necessary/more cost-effective than retrofitting current hospital http://t.co/9fVASSWG7y
- Today I pressed VA to efficiently use funding for mjr construction projects, specifically Haley VA Hospital http://t.co/9fVASSWG7y #veterans
- Proud to escort Land O' Lakes graduate, @UCF Knight & FL's Cherry Blossom Princess Devan Coffaro @CherryBlossomFest. http://t.co/qXGPfyseES
- My thoughts & prayers are w Congresswoman @KathyCastor & her family during this difficult time http://t.co/U0NJRNC2x3 http://t.co/yp0SPBJuXa
- President’s Budget Does Too Little Too Late: http://t.co/zOksAU6j44 #ObamaBudget #BalancedBudget #ControlSpending
- I sponsored HR4057 to ensure #veterans have the resources needed to pursue a quality education & best position themselves for future careers
- Just received copy of Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Vets Act, signed into law earlier this yr http://t.co/1T1b8GbnlY
- 70 years ago, Jewish resistance forces in the Warsaw Ghetto began their courageous uprising against the Nazis. http://t.co/JCu9GQgPxZ
- Today, we honor the memory of the 6M Jewish victims of the Holocaust & vow to never let such atrocities occur again. http://t.co/JCu9GQgPxZ
- Lady Thatcher's legacy as the 1st female PM & willingness to tackle issues head on will inspire many for yrs to come. http://t.co/NDGUmz2QH1
- Last night, I was proud to join Pasco in support of @BoyScouts & the valuable work it does to develop future leaders. http://t.co/SA4cvapRJa
- It's important for our youth to have positive role models who teach the values of hard work, determination & the importance of giving back.
- Tonight, FL D12 residents are proposing solutions to our nation's fiscal challenges at my Interactive Budget Wrkshp. http://t.co/DYpT39KZDH
- Great to talk w some of our Hispanic business leaders re: how Pasco can continue to be an area for business to thrive http://t.co/wGkBzdCdjv
- Congrats to Pasco's own Wiregrass Ranch HS: 1 of 84 US schools recognized as an Apple Distinguished School! @PascoEDC http://t.co/QMKmAPFMHr
- Today, baseball fans across the country celebrate the start of America’s greatest pastime. There is nothing like #OpeningDay!
- Hope you can join our Interactive Budget Workshop on WED, where we'll discuss fed budget/ways to improve our economy. http://t.co/aHpNuFACV2
- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
- Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again!
- As you recognize this holy day w/ family, remember the meaning behind our celebration and its significance as the foundation of our faith.
- Thank you! RT @RosLehtinen: Wishing @RepGusBilirakis and all of my Greek friends a very happy #GreekIndependenceDay 2day!
- Chag Sameach to all my Jewish friends celebrating the start of #Passover tonight!
- Great to meet w manufacturers in Lutz, where we discussed industry's challenges, incl uncertainty & lack of capital. http://t.co/P2qo3oVhWy
