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The Treasury Department issued a report last Friday night indicating that the US debt would reach $13.6 trillion this year – 93.1% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – and exceed $19 trillion by the year 2015. This year alone federal outlays total more than $3.5 trillion with only $2.1 trillion in receipts to date.   “America’s annual budget deficits are unsustainable,” said Congressman Bill… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in regards to the successful Falcon 9 launch: “It’s inspiring to see the years of hard work; planning and ingenuity come full circle with the successful test launch of Space X’s Falcon 9 rocket. I have worked for years to promote commercial space efforts in Florida, and this launch is an important step for America’s… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement in regards to this morning’s town hall meeting conducted by Commerce Secretary Locke, NASA Administrator Bolden and Democrat Members of Congress on the future of the space workforce.  Administration officials removed Space Coast Congressman Rep. Posey from the invitation list.  “I’m disappointed that the Administration… Read more »

U.S. Representative Bill Posey released the following statement regarding the Labor Secretary’s announcement of a $15 million grant to help space workers as the Administration moves to end the Space Shuttle program:   “While I hope this announcement will help some displaced workers, a series of ill-advised decisions by this Administration make the workforce needs all the more dire. … Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will award the 2010 Congressional Medal of Merit to notable students of Florida’s 15th District at the Brevard County Government Complex on Friday, June 4. The distinguished students receiving the award are graduating seniors who were nominated by their principals in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, a commitment to their… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement honoring Memorial Day 2010: “We offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to our fallen men and women in uniform and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country – defending the liberties that we hold so dear.   “For many generations now, dating as far back to the end of the civil war,… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has joined with 16 of his House colleagues in introducing H. Res. 1388, a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Hurricane Preparedness Week and raising awareness of the need to properly prepare for the potential hazards associated with strong hurricanes.   “Once again hurricane season is upon us and it’s time to start forming our plans,” said… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has announced a schedule of events honoring our nation’s veterans at a Memorial Day tribute and awarding the Congressional Medal of Merit to district high school students. In addition, Congressman Posey and staff will also be available to meet one on one with constituents throughout the week. Monday, May 31, 2010: Cocoa Memorial Day Tribute - 9:00 AM… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) applauded Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s new House rules change that bans all Members of Congress from flying first class on the taxpayer’s dime. To help the Speaker enforce the new rules, Posey is offering an amendment to the FY 2011 Defense Authorization bill which requires the Speaker to lead by example and also fly coach, a move that would save taxpayers… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution (H. Res. 792) offered by Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) recognizing World Champion Surfer Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his numerous other victories and contributions to the sport of surfing. Sixty House Members in all cosponsored the… Read more »