The Thrift Store Protection Act (H.R. 1027)
May 21, 2009
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Congressman Posey introduced H.R. 1027, the Thrift Store Protection Act, to exempt certain products sold by second hand sellers and charities from over-regulation stemming from legislation passed by Congress. He was joined by Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) in introducing this bill. Specifically, the Thrif...
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Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009 (H.R. 1207)
May 17, 2009
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Congressman Posey is an Original Cosponsor of the H.R. 1207, Federal Reserve Transparency Act, which to would eliminate restrictions on Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits of the Federal Reserve and open Federal Reserve operations to enhanced scrutiny. By opening all Federal Reserve operat...
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Establishing a Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs (H. Res. 111)
May 17, 2009
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Congressman Posey is a cosponsor of H. Res. 111, a House Resolution to establish a special committee dedicated to American soldier Prisoners of War and those soldiers missing in action. Specifically, this select committee’s mission to “conduct a full investigation of all unresolved matters relating ...
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The Tax Code Termination Act (H.R. 982)
May 16, 2009
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Congressman Posey is a cosponsor of the Tax Code Termination Act, a tax reform measure aimed at sun setting the current tax code and replacing it with a simpler, fairer system. Read This Bill
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The Presidential Eligibility Act (H.R. 1503)
May 15, 2009
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On March 12, 2009 Congressman Posey introduced H.R. 1503, a bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to require beginning in 2012, the principal campaign committee of a candidate for election to the Office of President to include with the committee's statement of organization documentation (i...
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Posey Delivers Space Speech on House Floor
May 14, 2009
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Last night Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to deliver a speech about the benefits of America’s investment in space and the need for Congress to revamp NASA’s budget to close the human space flight gap. Below is the text of Congressman Posey’s sp...
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Congressman Posey Receives Constituent Service Award from National Write Your Congressman
May 7, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) was awarded the Constituent Service Award from National Write Your Congressman, a non-partisan organization that encourages responsible Americans to communicate directly with their elected officials to express their views on important issues. Pic...
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House Passes Largest Budget in U.S. History
Apr 29, 2009
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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement regarding the $3.555 Trillion budget which passed the House today: “I’m disappointed with the budget conference report before the House today. It’s a $3.555 Trillion budget and leaves a $1.233 Trillion deficit for the year 2010. T...
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Posey Offers Testimony in Support of Local Construction Projects
Apr 28, 2009
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Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) testified today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit requesting that the Committee provide funding for several high priority local construction projects. The Committee is beginning to write the Highwa...
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April 26th Becomes New Debt Day
Apr 23, 2009
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BUDGET SHOCK: After April 26th, EVERY dollar the federal government spends will be borrowed money for the remainder of this fiscal year. Borrowed likely from the Chinese and elsewhere. Last year that date was August 5th. This is wholly unacceptable budget madness and we are heaping this extraordinar...
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