Vern Buchanan

Florida's 16th District

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  • Helping victims of sexual abuse whether in the military or civilian life is not a political issue- it's a moral issue http://t.co/uK8euo3uBh
  • Wishing all the dads a very happy father's day. And a special salute to those serving America overseas. You are our heroes. #HappyFathersDay
  • Do you think government has gone too far in the name of national security?
  • Great turnout and discussion in Parrish this morn! http://t.co/Kd2ExlYGY1
  • The American people deserve answers as to why this amount of information was deemed vital to national security. #NSA
  • Calling on President Obama to explain and justify the government’s secret seizure of phone records of millions of innocent Americans #NSA
  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/h0MadkS0Y6
  • Chairing the bipartisan Florida delegation hearing this morning on our state's top job creating industry --... http://t.co/IWDDFsTSOn
  • Ready to go live on ABC-7 to discuss the growing number of sexual assault cases in the armed forces http://t.co/MlZjrbgLkh
  • Taking a few questions from folks back in the district prior to votes! http://t.co/3QGanvmOg1
  • With the force of a hurricane, senior citizens in Florida and around the country are being robbed of their... http://t.co/fkvhQ5SSLu
  • Join the conversation! LIKE my page and let me know what you think about the IRS enforcing the health care law http://t.co/u8qvF5rMNq #tcot
  • In the words of Ronald Reagan: “We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free.”
  • preparing care packages for our troops overseas... with a little help from my furry blue friend http://t.co/dJWjT76ZgU
  • LIKE & SHARE if you think we've waited long enough to break ground on the Keystone Pipeline. Jobs and Energy... http://t.co/SpcpdJcMKr
  • The stench of injustice just got worse #IRS #LoisLerner
  • Pleading the fifth is a direct slap in the face of every American taxpayer betrayed by the IRS’s gross abuse of power #IRS
  • am humbled to be joined in Washington today by Robert Stalker -- a foster youth from Sarasota who is truly an... http://t.co/qxWSBT33fI
  • Live with FOX13 Tampa http://t.co/rCFpv1sc7W
  • Bad customer service? Bad customer service is when jiffy lube gets dirt on your seat. let’s not trivialize the targeting of taxpayers #IRS
  • Commissioner's testimony reflects culture at #IRS: Arrogant. Evasive. Unrepentant.
  • RT @Morning_Joe: Ways and Means member @VernBuchanan: I'm concerned about the culture of the IRS: http://t.co/HItefbm0JQ #morningjoe
  • Getting Mic'd for "Morning Joe" http://t.co/kneiMg3U6C
  • This is not a partisan issue. This is an American issue. And anybody who knew of this harassment needs to go. Here's your pink slip... #IRS
  • Looking forward to appear on @Morning_Joe to discuss the #IRS scandal -- two words: CLEAN HOUSE
  • RT @bradentonherald: Rep. Vern Buchanan: 'More heads need to roll' at IRS http://t.co/9d5qHPqvb4 #Bradenton
  • This is not a Republican issue. This is not a a Democrat issue. This is an American issue. And we need to hold any & all accountable #IRS
  • Now it's time for Lois Lerner to be shown the door #IRS
  • Necessary first step...more heads need to roll #IRS
  • RT @FranklinCenter: "We don’t want apologies we want answers and accountability." --@VernBuchanan on #IRSscandal #IRS http://t.co/WsnSFg7WR0
  • Thrilled to visit with students from Sarasota's St. Martha Catholic School! Very impressive group! http://t.co/F8gJyhyryj
  • Five days later and not a single #IRS official has been fired for this blatant betrayal of the public trust
  • Arrogantly defending the indefensible. The #IRS's excuses do not pass the smell test.
  • Going live on Sarasota's ABC7! http://t.co/FuMd54QFrN
  • Going live on @mysuncoast at 5:30 to discuss the #IRS scandal and preview Friday's @WaysandMeansGOP hearing w/ acting-commish Steven Miller
  • RT @JeremySWallace: US Rep. @VernBuchanan says "heads need to roll" in IRS scandal. Even before hearings, people should be fired. http://t
  • Heads need to roll today #IRS http://t.co/j6Brt6rnJY
  • RT @laurennfrench: .@VernBuchanan calling on Acting IRS Comm Steve Miller to fire Lois Lerner - the head of the tax-exempt division that ta…
  • Appearing on @FoxBusiness at 11a.m. to discuss the #IRS's betrayal of public trust. The time for apologies is long gone - we demand answers
  • Had the great honor last night to announce the winners of the 2013 16th Congressional District Law Enforcement... http://t.co/jM8RVUL5BJ
  • Dear #IRS -- we don't want apologies...we want answers! http://t.co/CvoOtojvdW #tcot
  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/OzjL5M1O9v
  • The #IRS's gross abuse of power would have our founding fathers rolling in their graves http://t.co/yZJCAXjpsg
  • The nation's trust in government was betrayed by the IRS's unconscionable behavior. Treasury Secretary Lew -... http://t.co/3pmFZk9VWv
  • Beautiful day in Holmes Beach! http://t.co/jMJuS5fU6U
  • Honored to attend the 23rd annual Frank G. Berlin Small Business Awards ... Recognizing job creators throughout... http://t.co/p1q0s8uTwL
  • $100 million -- that's how much the United States is set to provide Syria in additional taxpayer aid -- bringing... http://t.co/LKKVHgPS0Q
  • Thrilled to be joined in Washington today by my dear friend and fellow Floridian, State Senator Nancy Detert! http://t.co/GlKToIg1k2
  • @ConserveTruth12 always enjoy the feedback! thanks for participating!
  • "Hello Sarasota!" -- #teletownhall http://t.co/2pVLOoiQ8y
  • I ask those who are clamoring for U.S. involvement to explain how our involvement is critical to America’s vital security interests #Syria
  • The last thing our country needs is to plunge itself into an open-ended military conflict that's not vital to our national security #Syria
  • Our security needs do not originate on the borders of Syria but in the heart of the United States itself. Urge U.S. restraint in #Syria
  • At a time of record debt and deficits, we simply can no longer afford to be the world's policeman #Syria
  • Touring the new high-tech surgery suites at Sarasota Memorial. State-of-the-art! http://t.co/vsUH3lwnCi
  • "LIKE" & "SHARE" if you support the "STOP TAXPAYER FUNDED CELL PHONES ACT!" Cost of federal program has exploded... http://t.co/D5EA5x4c1r
  • RT @TomRooney: Glad to work w/ #Florida colleagues & fellow veterans @VernBuchanan @RepDeSantis to improve services for FL #veterans ht…
  • RT @DavidYonkman: @VernBuchanan to @Newsmax_Media: Unplug #ObamaPhone http://t.co/khPNaR3Wpb #FAA #FCC
  • DeSoto parade! Always one of the best! http://t.co/6BNksP5kD3
  • Click here to "LIKE" the "Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phone Act"- the federal government is not an unlimited plan! http://t.co/wqQBWaEftJ
  • Co-sponsoring legislation this morn to end the bloated federal program that gives ppl free cell phones. Time to disconnect this boondoggle!
  • Have been asked twice on this call why America is giving billions in foreign aid to countries that don't want our... http://t.co/i76brL5Y0u
  • Hosting a tele-town hall with folks back in the district ... Tremendous energy on tonight's call! http://t.co/AUmsGXjGCO
  • RT @RepTimGriffin: Thanks to @VernBuchanan for cosponsoring my bill #HR176 to end free govt cell phones! http://t.co/u5vCEai8OX #ar2 #lifel
  • Great turnout in Nokomis this eve! http://t.co/Ac4kxeGH4A
  • Jobs, jobs, jobs -- the primary topic of discussion in Englewood this morn! http://t.co/EDyaxFAvjl
  • Bravery. Courage. Resilience. #GodBlessAmerica
  • Hosting a jobs panel with women business owners from Sarasota and Manatee counties... women-owned firms fastest... http://t.co/XqwKfxgDWw
  • In wake of the #BostonMarathon attacks, do you believe you are more/less safe in the post 9-11 world? Answer here: http://t.co/2wWwXuIIgo
  • Honored to receive the Spirit of Enterprise Award this afternoon. Growing the economy and creating new jobs is... http://t.co/mfOscxUbs9
  • I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/txtwI9X6KA
  • A dark and sad day for America. Prayers are with the victims and families of this senseless tragedy #BostonMarathon
  • Talking with Secretary Sebelius about Obamacare and how it's taking its toll on countless families and small... http://t.co/cNhfsqltlc
  • Should Congress get paid for failing to perform its most basic responsibility? LIKE here & let your voice be heard! http://t.co/MeQYwzG5ck
  • Good morning! Off to @WaysandMeansGOP to question HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius -- what would you like to see asked?
  • Just signed on to legislation to block illegal immigrants from receiving billions in tax credits --would save U.S.taxpayers over $7 billion
  • Millions of families across the country make the tough choices every day to make ends meet... why should... http://t.co/SBqWDeS5j9
  • Federal $$$ to plant "tulips" at an ambassador’s home in Belgium... LIKE here to learn more! http://t.co/MeQYwzG5ck
  • Meeting with some young entrepreneurs in downtown Sarasota! http://t.co/dAH1Ro74SK
  • Meeting with some young entrepreneurs in downtown Sarasota! http://t.co/iQyNh4BDth
  • with the team getting ready to bike 35 miles in the Tour de Cure -- race dedicated to improve lives of all people... http://t.co/fISIopezxg
  • wow!...great crowd at today's tax reform forum! http://t.co/5Hf5E6VIoG
  • How can we justify releasing $500 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority when America is drowning in debt? #SimpleQuestion
  • Lakewood Ranch town hall! http://t.co/0WcuQvEwPO
  • I will never forget the first time Ruth and Cindy came to my office and shared with me their personal tragedies.... http://t.co/PavxW2viAV
  • Congratulations to Manatee's own Hann Powerboats for receiving the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement... http://t.co/at1u7HaJDa
  • RT @TonyCornishJr: @VernBuchanan Thanks for Your Vision & Leadership On the House Floor Regarding This Heated Security Issue! We Wil ...
  • Today, I introduced legislation requiring all foreign terrorists to be treated as enemy combatants NOT common criminals #MilitaryTribunal
  • Tremendous discussion in Palmetto this morning -- thanks again to all who took time out of their wknd to partake! http://t.co/EJyHfvb5OC
  • RT @SSNAlerts: Vern Buchanan to Eric Holder: Transfer bin Laden’s son-in-law to Gitmo http://t.co/eetgJnsptc #SSNalerts
  • I wanted to share with you the letter I just penned to Attorney General Eric Holder. By no means should Osama... http://t.co/fAzc6xl5CM
  • Osama bin Laden's son-in-law does NOT deserve the same constitutional protections as an American citizen. Should be tried in military court
  • RT @RosLehtinen: Supported @VernBuchanan's bill 2 counter the devastating effects of bacterial disease on FL's citrus industry http://t. ...
  • ?$2 billion annually to a country where 85% of its residents do not want a dollar of U.S. aid. Lets give em their wish. #NoAid2Egypt
  • Going On the Record w/ @gretawire to discuss my bill to immediately suspend U.S. aid to Egypt #AmericaFirst
  • finishing up a tele-town hall with folks in the District then going On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren to discuss... http://t.co/G2NRwcXqQi
  • curveball admittedly needs some work http://t.co/UFKv1UMf0U
  • Calling on my colleagues in Congress, Republican & Democrat, to support my bill to suspend aid to Egypt #America1st http://t.co/sYhIeElzsN
  • global marketplace will be the new battlefield of the 21st Century http://t.co/UiVoyU2dme
  • Thrilled to have Transportation & Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster down in our beautiful part of Florida --... http://t.co/kQoXHqeyCP