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A federal judge today ruled a provision of the new health care law which requires all Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a fine to be unconstitutional. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. A federal judge in Florida is set to rule later this week on a similar lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and 20 other… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement congratulating Space-X on its successful launch its Falcon-9 rocket:  “This is a great moment in commercial spaceflight,” said Congressman Posey. “I offer my sincere congratulations to the Space X team, and their founder Elon Musk.  What they achieved yesterday – the successful launch and recovery of the space capsule… Read more »

Today the House of Representatives considered legislation to extend current tax relief for some taxpayers while raising taxes on others, including several million small businesses which create nearly 65% of all new jobs.  Passage of this bill is not likely in the U.S. Senate where 42 Senators signed a letter to Senate leaders pledging to block the inadequate House bill. Congressman Bill… Read more »

Building on the success of last month’s summit for local entrepreneurs, Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) will host a second event in January to continue to bring together various entrepreneurs from across the Space Coast region to showcase their innovative technologies to potential investors and to the public. Posey’s second Entrepreneur Summit will take place at the Technological Research… Read more »

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

Today Congressman Bill Posey awarded the Congressional Medal of Merit to decorated war veteran, Army Staff Sergeant Paul “Russ” Marek. Marek has also received the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, and a Purple Heart during his nine years of dedicated and heroic military service with the U.S. Army. “It is an honor to present this award to Staff Sergeant Marek for his… Read more »

Tomorrow Congressman Bill Posey will greet 27 World War II veterans as they make their way to Washington, D.C. to visit the National World War II Memorial. The veterans are participating in Brevard County’s Honor Flight, a non-profit organization created to transport our nation’s heroes to visit their memorials located in the nation’s capital.   Later in the morning, Congressman Posey… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Posey hosted an Entrepreneur Summit at the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) Business Innovation Center in Melbourne. The summit brought together various entrepreneurs from across the Space Coast region to showcase their innovative technologies.  Presenters included a variety of start-up and early-stage companies representing a wide array of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) presented Mr. Thomas Reed of Rockledge with the Reality Check Community Champion Award in the Rockledge City Council Chambers. The Award was created by Reality Check Founder Larry Lawton to be given to young adults who show extraordinary service to his or her community.   “Thomas Reed is a true hero and it’s a real privilege to be a part of… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) will host an Entrepreneur Summit at the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) Business Innovation Center in Melbourne, Florida on Monday, October 18, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The summit will bring various entrepreneurs from across the Space Coast region together to showcase their innovative technologies.  Presenters include a variety… Read more »