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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the President’s speech on the future of the War in Afghanistan: “We must do everything we can to ensure that our armed forces, and those of our Allies currently serving in Afghanistan, emerge victorious in this battle against an enemy which is intent on causing us harm,” said Congressman Posey. “To allow… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement honoring the many brave men and women who sacrificed so much to serve in our nation’s Armed Forces: “On this day, we honor the many veterans who have given of themselves to defend and protect our liberties, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that future generations of Americans could enjoy the… Read more »

Join Congressman Bill Posey (Fl-15) at the following events in honor of our Veterans who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. We have an obligation to make sure their sacrifices are not forgotten. November 11, 2009 Veterans Day Memorial Service sponsored by American Legion 348; VFW 10131; VFW 10148, DAV 123 and the State Council for Vietnam Veterans of America –… Read more »

This morning NASA successfully launched the Ares 1-X test rocket, the next generation human space flight vehicle being developed as part of the Constellation Program to replace the Space Shuttle. The Shuttle is scheduled to retire at the end of 2010 and a lack of resources has thrown the future of the nation’s human space flight program into doubt. “This is a positive step forward for… Read more »

On Monday, October 26th Congressman Posey’s staff will host a summit with veteran leaders to continue to highlight the services that the Congressman’s Office has been providing to constituents who are military veterans. The event will take place in the Space Coast Room, 2nd Floor, at the Brevard Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, in Melbourne at 2 PM. “There… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the eighth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on our nation: “Today we not only remember and honor the lives of the innocent who died in the terrorist attacks on New York, the Pentagon and those who died in Pennsylvania; we also honor the heroes who bravely charged to their rescue on that… Read more »

The House passed legislation today supported by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to provide the remaining money needed to construct the new Orlando Veterans Hospital. Funding for the facility is contained in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010 which was approved by the House 415-3. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our nation’s veterans and to… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) delivered the following Memorial Day remarks at the Elia P. Fontecchio VFW Post (VFW Post 10148) in Cocoa Beach yesterday: "'Freedom is never free.' "We are each vividly reminded of that today. "There is an empty chair at the dinner table at night, in the church pew on Sunday, or at the family picnic. We miss the son, daughter, husband,… Read more »

Congressman Posey is a cosponsor of the Keep Terrorists Out of America Act, legislation which expresses the sense of Congress that individuals currently detained at Guantanamo Bay should not be transferred or released into the United States. Rep Posey also opposes using any tax dollars to transport Guantanamo detainees into the U.S. The legislation prohibits the President from… Read more »

Congressman Posey is a cosponsor of H. Res. 111, a House Resolution to establish a special committee dedicated to American soldier Prisoners of War and those soldiers missing in action. Specifically, this select committee’s mission to “conduct a full investigation of all unresolved matters relating to any United States personnel unaccounted for from the Vietnam era, the Korean conflict,… Read more »