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House Passes ISIL Genocide Resolution

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With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation condemning as war crimes and genocide the mass murder, rape, and torture of innocent civilians committed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, an independent government agency, has already concluded that…

All Star Boxing Returns to Palm Bay, Honors Highly Decorated Military Veteran

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On Friday, February 26th, All Star Boxing will make its return to Palm Bay, Florida. The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with Telemundo and All Star Boxing to bring another major World Boxing Organization (WBO) sanctioned boxing night to Brevard County. During the event, All Star Boxing will honor our nation’s military veterans with a tribute to 92-year-old…

Rep. Posey's Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Paris

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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement regarding the recent terrorist attacks in Paris: “The terrorist attacks that happened in Paris over the weekend are another stark reminder of the need to secure our nation’s borders. Fourteen years after 9-11, a reliable entry-exit system has not been put in place as recommended by the 9-11 Commission and…

Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman Contract to Build the Next Generation Bomber

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Congressman Bill Posy (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in on the Air Force's decision to select Northrop Grumman to build the next generation bomber: “I am pleased by the Air Force’s recent announcement that Northrop Grumman has won the contract to build the next-generation Air Force bomber,” said Congressman Bill Posey. “For decades Northrop Grumman has been…

Congressman Posey’s Statement Observing Memorial Day

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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “For many generations now, dating as far back as to the end of the Civil War, our fellow Americans established the tradition of presenting flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers on what was known at the time as Decoration Day. In 1971, Congress set apart the last Monday in May as a…

House Passes Legislation to Assist Military Veterans

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The U.S. House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation with the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to expand employment opportunities for our military veterans, better protect veterans from identity theft, and further hold Department of Veterans Affairs employees accountable for poor job performance. “Our military service veterans have given so much to…

Honoring Veterans Day

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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement honoring Veterans Day:   “Veterans Day is the day we as a nation have specifically set aside to salute our veterans for their service to our nation and their sacrifices for our liberty. Because of their dedication to protecting our freedom and defending our nation, it’s critically important that we do all we can…

Posey Calls for Travel Ban on Those from Ebola Epidemic Countries

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The Ebola outbreak that began in Africa, with the highest concentration of it in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, has led to isolated cases in other countries due to travel. More than two-dozen countries have imposed bans on travel or travel restrictions in response to the crisis. Rep. Posey and 25 other Members of Congress wrote to the President on October 8, 2014, urging him to…

Rep. Posey’s Statement Concerning the President’s Proposal to Attack ISIS

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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) issued the following statement concerning the President’s plan to use military force against ISIS: “Sending our men and women in uniform into combat is a very serious matter and there are still too many basic unanswered questions concerning the President’s proposal. “Before we send America's sons and daughters into combat, we need to know who…

Posey to Visit Local Veterans Job Training Facility

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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will meet with military veterans and tour a Cape Canaveral business that offers important job training to veterans interested in learning electronics. Posey will visit Veterans Assembled Electronics (VAe LLC) on Tuesday, August 19th at 9AM. VAe is located on 7099 North Atlantic Avenue, Suite 200 in Cape Canaveral. Members of the press who are…

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