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Congressman Bill Posey will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Space Coast Prayer Breakfast to be held on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:30 AM at the Holiday Inn in Viera. “Our nation has a rich tradition of prayer and service to others,” said Congressman Posey. “Many of our nation’s founders were involved in religious ministries and they drew upon their faith in God to give them… Read more »

MELBOURNE, FL – On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, the United States Post Office located at 600 Florida Avenue in Cocoa, Florida, will be officially designated the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Post Office. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM and will feature remarks from Deirdra Rhodes, Officer in Charge, Cocoa Post Office; Tyler Furbish, Deputy Mayor, City of Cocoa; Dr. Brian Binggeli,… Read more »

With Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-Rockledge) support the U.S. House of Representatives passed a ten-year plan to balance the federal budget which reforms the complex tax code, preserves and protects vital retirement programs with NO changes for current or approaching retirees, and holds agencies accountable for how they spend tax dollars. The House-passed budget plan reduces deficits by… Read more »

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation with the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to help out of work Americans prepare for new careers and get back in the workforce. While the unemployment rate ticked-down last month, the labor force participation rate again dropped to 63.5%, it’s lowest since 1981. “There are more than twelve million Americans… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will host the 2013 Congressional Art Competition on Saturday, April 20th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the BBC Planetarium—Building 19 in Cocoa. No late entries will be accepted. Judging begins at Noon and formal award ceremonies begin at 1 PM. “This is a great opportunity for talented young artists in the 8th District to get inspired about something… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement regarding Northrup Grumman’s decision to base its Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence in Brevard County: “This is exciting news from Northrop Grumman,” said Congressman Posey. “Brevard County has been a home for Northrop Grumman for decades and their decision to expand here and strengthen their commitment to our community… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey reintroduced legislation aimed at stopping the revolving door between Congress and lucrative lobbying careers in order to curb influence peddling and keep Members of Congress and senior Congressional Staff focused on serving the American public. “Working in Congress, either as a Member or staff, is both a great privilege and a public service,” said Congressman… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey will deliver the keynote address to the next meeting of the Space Coast Chapter of Women In Defense (WID), a National Security Organization and affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 5:30 PM at the Courtyard Marriott in Cocoa Beach. “Florida’s Space Coast is home to so many brave and… Read more »

The House of Representatives today passed legislation that was co-sponsored by Congressman Bill Posey to require the administration to submit a plan to balance the budget. Below is Congressman Posey’s floor statement on passage of H.R. 444, the Require a PLAN Act: “A nation that does not operate on a budget is plagued by irresponsible spending with bloated budgets, unfathomable debts… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey released the following statement on the President's press event on guns:  “A Washington Post poll following the Sandy Hook tragedy reports that a majority of Americans believe that this incident reflects a larger problem in American society.” “While I understand the President’s remarks, I was disappointed that he did not take a stronger stand on the… Read more »