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Representative Gus Michael Bilirakis's Public Statements on Veterans

Gus Bilirakis
Full Name: Gus Michael Bilirakis
Office: U.S. House (FL) - District 12, Republican
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Eva; 4 Children: Michael, Teddy, Emanuel, Nicholas
Birth Date: 02/08/1963
Birth Place: Gainesville, FL
Home City: Palm Harbor, FL
Religion: Greek Orthodox

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April 30, 2013 Congressman Bilirakis Co-Sponsors Bi-Partisan Troop Talent Act of 2013 Washington, DC
April 16, 2013 Letter to The Honorable Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense - Bipartisan Group in Pushing Pentagon on VA Claims Backlog Washington, DC
June 29, 2012 Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill Ensuring Veterans Receive Proper Burials Washington, DC
June 21, 2012 Vets Eligible to Receive Educational Benefits After Bilirakis Pressures VA to Clarify Program Eligibility Washington, DC
June 19, 2012 More Promises from VA as Backlog Continues to Increase Washington, DC
June 19, 2012 Army Times - Problem Arises for Vets Job Training Program Unknown
June 1, 2012 Rep. Bilirakis Applauds House Passage of Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Bill Washington, DC
May 31, 2012 Bilirakis, Owens, Walz Bipartisan Legislation Passes House to Expand Job Protection To Service Members Washington, DC
May 30, 2012 Owens, Walz, Bilirakis Bipartisan Legislation Passes House to Expand Job Protection to Service Members Unknown
March 9, 2012 Veterans Committee Hears Rep. Bilirakis' Legislation to Improve GI Bill Education Washington, DC
Dec. 1, 2011 Bilirakis Fights for More Effective Veterans Small-Business Process Washington, DC
Nov. 10, 2011 Rubio Introduces Legislation To Protect Veterans From Predatory Practices Washington, DC
Nov. 3, 2011 Veterans Opportunity to Work Act Washington, DC
Oct. 12, 2011 House Passes Two Veterans Packages Featuring Bills Introduced By Rep. Bilirakis Washington, DC
Oct. 11, 2011 Veterans' Benefits Training Improvement Act of 2011 Washington, DC
Sept. 8, 2011 Veterans Committee Passes Two Legislative Items Introduced by Rep. Bilirakis Washington, DC
May 30, 2011 Op-Ed: Remember their Full Devotion Washington DC
May 26, 2011 Letter to The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States Washington, DC
May 12, 2011 Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans From Claims Abuses Washington, DC
May 11, 2011 Walz, Boozman, Begich, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rehabilitation Service for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Unknown
May 11, 2011 Bilirakis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rehabilitation Service for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Washington, DC
March 11, 2011 Hearing of the House Subcommittee of the House Veterans' Committee - Implementation of Caregiver Assistance: Are We Getting It Right? Washington, DC
March 9, 2011 Letter to the Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC
Feb. 15, 2011 Gus Meets With Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki Washington, DC
Feb. 9, 2011 Tampa Tribune - Bilirakis Named Vice Chair of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Unknown
Jan. 20, 2011 Rep. Bilirakis Named Vice Chairman of Veterans' Affairs Committee Washington, DC
Sept. 15, 2010 Walz, Bilirakis, Miller and Pascrell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rehabilitation Services for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Washington, DC
July 28, 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011 Washington, DC
June 24, 2010 Hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs - Overcoming Rural Health Care Barriers: Use of Innovative Wireless Health Technology Solutions Washington, DC
April 15, 2010 Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs - Status Of Veterans Employment Washington, DC
Jan. 26, 2010 Gus Meets With Veterans Administration Secretary Unknown
Oct. 7, 2009 Providing For Concurrence By House With Amendment In Senate Amendment To H.R. 1016, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform And Transparency Act Of 2009 Washington, D.C.
Oct. 7, 2009 Authorization Of Major Medical Facility Leases For Department Of Veterans Affairs For Fiscal Year 2010 Washington, D.C.
Oct. 7, 2009 Authorization Of Major Medical Facility Leases For Department Of Veterans Affairs For Fiscal Year 2010 Washington, D.C.
Sept. 28, 2009 Department Of Veterans Affairs Will Provide Emergency Aid To Thousands Of Students Awaiting Benefits Washington, D.C.
May 20, 2009 Rep. Bilirakis Supports Expanded Veterans Small Business Programs Washington, DC
March 24, 2009 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Washington, DC
March 10, 2009 Hearing Of The House Committee On Veterans Affairs - Veterans Affairs Budget Request For Fiscal Year 2010 Washington, DC
Sept. 25, 2008 Bilirakis Initiatives for Veterans and Active Duty Servicemembers Approved by House Washington D.C.
Sept. 24, 2008 Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Ensure Proper Benefits for Veterans Washington, DC
May 20, 2008 Rep. Bilirakis Supports Passage of Legislation Aimed at Veterans, Service Members and Their Families Washington, DC
April 30, 2008 Rep. Bilirakis Supports Bill Funding Local VA Medical Facilities Washington, DC
Nov. 7, 2007 Rep. Bilirakis: Veterans Funding Should Be a Priority Washington, DC
Oct. 23, 2007 Rep. Bilirakis Urges Immediate Completion of Veterans Spending Measure Washington, DC
Sept. 20, 2007 Pasco Veterans Clinic Expansion Moves Forward Washington, DC
June 27, 2007 Bilirakis Stresses Importance of Educating Veterans about Benefits and Services Washington, DC
May 18, 2007 Bilirakis Supports Defense Bill with Important Provisions for Troops & Veterans Washington, DC
April 13, 2007 Bilirakis Touts Accomplishments Washington, DC
Feb. 5, 2007 Rep. Gus Bilirakis Introduces Legislation to Ease Financial Burdens on Widows of Armed Service Veterans Washington, DC
Jan. 30, 2007 Hire A Veteran Week Washington, DC

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