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As the nation prepares to celebrate the Christmas and Hanukkah season, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) is asking constituents to keep in mind our brave men and women in uniform who have suffered injuries in the defense of our great nation by sending a message of thanks and holiday cheer. “I’m asking folks if they would like to send a card to wounded soldiers recovering at Walter… Read more »

The House of Representatives considered and approved omnibus appropriation legislation today that rolls six appropriations bills into a single 2,500-page bill spending over $350 billion dollars. The omnibus legislation increases spending on these bills by 12% over last year and represents a 24% increase over FY 2008 spending. “The road to perpetual indebtedness continues to be paved… Read more »

Today Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) opposed legislation offered by the Majority to make the “Death Tax” permanent with a top rate of 45%. Under current law the Death Tax will be 0% for 2010. “The death tax should be allowed to die, yet this bill with its deceiving title, gives it new life,” said Congressman Posey. “Congress needs to start putting policies in place to create the… Read more »

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 »

The House of Representatives today passed a resolution cosponsored by Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) to encourage banks and mortgage service providers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall and to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages. The resolution is nonbinding but serves to raise awareness to the unfortunate situation… Read more »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) said after reading a report published yesterday by ABC News that the Recovery Board in charge of stimulus funds should begin to track the errors that were made to ensure taxpayer funds are going where they are supposed to be going. The news outlet published a story about millions of dollars in stimulus funds that are listed on Recovery.gov, the… 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 »

Tomorrow, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) will join with other local leaders to tour several homes in Indian River County that have been affected by contaminated Chinese drywall. The tour will begin at 2:30 PM at the Antillies Clubhouse located at 6520 Caicos Ct. in Vero Beach. In 2008 it was discovered that certain brands of drywall imported from China were contaminated with… 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 »

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) submitted the following statement into the Congressional record during today’s debate on the Majority’s 2,000 page, $1.5 Trillion government takeover of the health care industry: “I rise to express my deep concerns not only about the specific provisions in the bill before us, but over the lack of transparency and openness throughout this process.… Read more »