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01/09/06 - CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER BY Congressman
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., House.gov/Sensenbrenner
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11/19/05 - BEING ACCOUNTABLE by Congressman
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
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11/03/05 - PROTECTING YOUR PRIVATE PROPERTY by Congressman F.
James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
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10/29/05 - Check out Congressman Sensenbrenner’s web site about "PANEL
ADDRESSES TAXING ISSUE" by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
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09/04/05 - PROTECTING AMERICA’S FUTURE by Congressman F.
James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Wisconsin
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07/29/05 - CLIFF STEARNS VOTES FOR CAFTA ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC
GROUNDS
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07/29/05 - FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL FOR CAFTA 217-215 See
how the Representatives voted.
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07/26/05 - REAUTHORIZING THE PATRIOT ACT by Congressman F. James
Sensenbrenner, Jr........................
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07/18/05 - PROTECTING AMERICA’S YOUTH FROM STEROID ABUSE by
Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, House.gov/sensenbrenner..........
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06/24/05
– BURNING ISSUE ON HOUSES AGENDA by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
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06/21/05
– TIGHTENING CONGRESS’ PURSE STRINGS by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
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06/14/05
– TAKE AWAY THE UN’S ALLOWANCE by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr……………..
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05/15/05
– Be sure to read this - THE TV CONSUMER CHOICE ACT by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner,
Jr………………………….
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05/15/05
– PROTECTING OUR BORDERS – STOPPING TERRORIST TRAVEL A Column by U.S. Congresswoman
Ginny Brown-Waite………………
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05/08/05
– HELPING THE UNINSURED by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr……………………..
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04/30/05
– SMALL BUSINESSES DESERVE OUR SUPPORT by
Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr……………………….
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04/25/05
– THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT – A NATIONAL SOLUTION TO A NATIONAL NEED A Column
by U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite….
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04/16/05
– THE TAX MAN COMETH – SAVINGS FOR LONG TERM CARE – A column by U.S. Congresswoman
Ginny Brown-Waite………………….
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04/16/05
– NO MORE BANKRUPTCY ABUSE by Representative Sensenbrenner’s
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01/29/05 – BBJ says, “This makes
seniors worry that politicians will cheat them out of someone else’s money.”
- A Column by U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite – THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY…………….
Volume
3, Number 3
January 27, 2005
The Future of Social Security
Recently, many of Florida's 5th District residents called my
office in response to an automated phone call they received regarding Social Security. These deceptive phone calls blatantly
misrepresented my position on Social Security reform. I wanted to take this moment to let you know that I am in no way
affiliated with those calls, and that the information contained in that pre-recorded message is false.
It is unbelievable to me that someone would use anonymous phone calls to
scare and mislead senior citizens by spreading lies and false allegations about my position on Social Security. One
of my constituents told me their impression of this anonymous caller was to compare these tactics to a used car salesmen willing
to tell you just about anything to sell you a lemon. I responded that I thought he was doing a disservice to used car
dealers. Thankfully this unscrupulous caller is selling a bill of goods that our seniors don't believe and won't buy.
I have been crystal clear in every statement I have made about the future
of Social Security. I WILL NOT VOTE TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY. While the Social Security program does need
to be strengthened and improved to ensure that it is available for future generations, the privatization of Social Security
is not an option that I would ever consider or vote for.
If whoever is behind this had done their homework, they would know that
on January 6, 2005 I introduced legislation, H.R. 266, which would guarantee that benefits to current retirees cannot be cut
by the Congress. This is my number one principle to begin any debate over the future of Social Security. If someone
is currently in the system, they will not have any benefits cut.
It is also the height of irresponsibility for the unnamed caller
to be pulling numbers out of thin air to say what benefits would be reduced or how much a given plan would increase the national
debt. Congress has yet to be presented with a legislative plan to reform Social Security and to suggest otherwise is
just patently false.
Social Security reform will be a top priority for me in this Congress.
Because Florida's 5th District has the most recipients of Social Security funds of any district in the nation,
I am very aware of my constituent concerns. Please know that I will have your views and opinions in mind as this debate
proceeds and as we work to improve the Social Security program.
Thank you.
12/27/04 - Letter that BBJ sent to the President.
President George W. Bush
%The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
RE: Members
of 656th Transport Co.
President Bush,
I am ashamed of my government and you.
The fact that you and your military leaders have arrested and imprisoned U.S. soldiers for going above and beyond the
call of duty is inconceivable. Please undo the damage done to our troops and
restore their rank, benefits, and pay and send their prosecutors to common sense school, then kick them out of “Our”
countries military.
Sincerely,
John Lund, Radio Host
“Big Bad John” Program
12/27/04 - Letter that BBJ sent to Rep. Sensebrenner
Representative James F. Sensenbrenner
2449 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4905
Dear Representative Sensenbrenner,
Thank you so much for standing up for the American people and fighting G.
W. Bush and his plan to Mexicanize the U.S.A. Keep up the good work! The bad news is G. W. Bush just got elected to 4 more years. The
good news is in 4 years, we will have the opportunity to elect a “Conservative” Republican President that will
uphold the law!
Sincerely,
John Lund, Radio Host
“Big Bad John” Program
12/27/04 - BBJ says, "This Representatives Cliff Stearns reply."
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The
Omnibus Appropriations Act, H.R. 4818, I joined in approving last month incorporated the nine unfinished spending bills in
one package. Although I have repeatedly voted against such omnibus funding bills, this measure provided funding for programs
essential to our national security and to meeting America's priorities. |
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H.R.
4818 actually provides for zero-percent growth in non-defense discretionary spending. For the first time since 1996, Congress
approved a freeze on non-defense spending. Although holding the line on spending, this bill provides more resources to protect
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During
the War on Terrorism, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has charged nearly 200 suspected terrorists and has disrupted alleged
terrorist cells operating in Buffalo, Detroit, and Portland. In addition, the FBI identified 500 individuals in the United
States for deportation who were here illegally. To strengthen our ability to protect the nation from terrorists within the
United States, H.R. 4818 provides an increase in funding for the FBI, allowing the agency to enhance training, improve its
technology, and add nearly 2,000 positions to its intelligence and counterterrorism efforts. |
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The
State of Florida has the nation's second largest population of veterans, and the nation's oldest. This measure boosts funding
for veterans' health care by $1.9 billion, providing new and more services to those who served our nation. I have been working
to establish a new Regional V A Health Care Facility in Marion County, and H.R. 4818 helps the VA expand the. availability
of health care for veterans in their own communities. |
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H.R.
4818 also contains funding to benefit our area, including $150,000 I sought for the Central Florida Community College (CFCC).
This money for CFCC's Education Technology Initiative will enhance curriculum development to include meeting the greater demand
for nursing courses. In addition, the Initiative is improving campus wide communications and course access for students
in CFCC's rural campuses in Citrus and Levy Counties. |
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These
represent only a few of the reason I supported H.R. 4818. I regret that Congress failed to act on the individual appropriations
bills, and I have a record of opposing these omnibus spending bills. However, this measure holds the line on growth in federal
spending, while increasing resources to combat terrorislll, and meeting the needs of veterans and others in our community. |
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Sincerely,
Cliff
Stearns _
United
States Representative |
12/13/04 – BBJ says, “I sent
this letter to Congressman Keller, Stearns, & Brown-Waite and will let you know what they say.”
Dear Congressman …………..,
Television news, the newspapers and talk radio are all outraged by the Omnibus-Sending
Bill. Since we all know the bad parts of the bill, would you be so kind as to
share with my listeners and myself the good in the bill that motivated you to vote for it?
02/17/04
U.S. Congresswoman
Ginny Brown-Waite
Representing Florida’s Fifth District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY
12, 2004
BROWN-WAITE TEAMS WITH THE SENIORS
COALITION TO FIGHT
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS
WASHINGTON—U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite today joined
the Seniors Coalition in urging her colleagues to take serious action combating the payment of Social Security to illegal
aliens. Brown-Waite, an active member of the House Immigration Reform Caucus,
has co-sponsored multiple bills calling for stronger immigration laws.
“Rewarding those who violate our immigration laws is insulting and
unfair to the millions of hard working Americans who pay into our Social Security system.
I will not allow illegal immigrants to raid the Social Security Trust Fund and rob Americans, especially seniors, of
the funds they need and deserve. I will continue fighting to stop foreigners
from wrongfully draining Social Security funds, inflating health care costs and endangering national security.”
The Seniors Coalition, representing over four million senior citizens, presented
a petition signed by 124,000 supporters urging Congress to stop payment of Social Security benefits to illegal aliens.
02/09/04 – BBJ says, “Good for
Cliff! Too bad we didn’t start this 10 years ago.”
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NEWS
FROM
North
Central Florida's Congressman
CLIFF
STEARNS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 6, 2004 |
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CONTACT: PAUL FLUSCHE
(202) 225-5744 |
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STEARNS JOINS IN OFFERING LEGISLATION INCREASING FCC PENALTIES FOR OBSCENE
AND INDECENT BROADCASTING
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CURRENT PENALTIES ARE TOO LIGHT TO DISCOURAGE OFFENSIVE MATERIAL ON PUBLIC AIRWAVES
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WASHINGTON, FEB. 6, 2004 - "Increasingly, the American people are barraged by television and radio broadcasts containing
obscene, indecent, and profane language and acts," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). "However, the fines for violations are
small - $27,500 per violation, an amount capped
at $300,000 for continuous violations. Obviously, Congress needs to increase these fines."
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Steams joined in offering H.R. 3717, the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act, on January 21, 2004. The measure now has
78 cosponsors and has been referred to the Telecommunications Subcommittee, where Steams serves as Vice-Chairman. H.R. 3717
increases the Federal Communications Commission fine for these violations by ten fold --
$275,000 per violations with a cap of $3 million.
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"Current fines are so small that many broadcasters see them as just another cost of doing business," explained Steams.
"In addition, the stations holding the license are liable for the FCC fine and not the individual(s) who violate the standards.
I wil1 look at offering an amendment to fine those who actually violate the standard. These broadcasts go over the public
airwaves that belong to all of us, and we need to stem this deluge of offensive material directed at our TVs and radios." |
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