U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. This bill funds the federal government for Fiscal Year 2014. "While this bipartisan agreement is not perfect, it takes a step toward fiscal responsibility and returns us to regular order. For the fourth year in a row, we are cutting discretionary spending which hasn't happened since the Korean War. This bill provides funding to reduce the processing backlo...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) will host a town hall meeting in Lakeland on Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014. Ross will spend the time answering questions asked during the meeting. Details for the town hall meeting are below: Lakeland Town Hall: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Lakeland City Hall 228 S. Massachusetts Ave. Lakeland, FL 33801 ###
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The Laker'Lutz News MOBILE OFFICE HOURS FOR REP. ROSS December 25, 2013 By Mary Rathman U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross’s staff will host mobile office hours across Florida’s 15th Congressional District with a stop at the Lutz Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road on Jan. 14 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The staff will be on hand to assist with questions on seniors’ Social Security and disability, veterans’ VA claims and military service problems, students’ financial aid, small business loan applications, and...
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Many of you have contacted me through email, letters, Facebook, or by calling my office regarding the bipartisan budget agreement. On December 12, 2013, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan budget agreement reached between Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray by a vote of 332-94. I joined the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and the Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee in helping to pass this legislation because it will provide the Department of Defense wi...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) presented the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge to Douglas Ackerman this morning. Ackerman served in the Florida Army National Guard and was stationed in Afghanistan as an Embedded Tactical Trainer for the Afghan National Police. Ackerman currently resides in Bartow, Fla. “One of my greatest honors is to help constituents, like Douglas, receive their medals for their service to our country,” said Ross. “We are so thankful for his willingness to serve a...
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Click here to watch the video WTSP - Submitted by Stefanie Fogel, Online Producer Wednesday, December 18th, 2013, 7:52pm Bartow, Florida -- U.S. Representative Dennis Ross awarded retired Florida Army National Guard member Douglas Ackerman the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge today in Bartow. Ackerman was stationed in Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008, where he trained the Afghan National Police. "The award is nice. It's a nice recognition. And having a thank you from a U.S. Congressma...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) will present the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge to Douglas Ackerman. Ackerman served in the Florida Army National Guard and was stationed in Afghanistan as an Embedded Tactical Trainer for the Afghan National Police. Ackerman currently resides in Bartow, Fla. It is one of the congressman’s greatest honors to help constituents receive their medals for their service to our country. Background on Bronze Star Medal, per Department of Defense Manual: The ...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the following statement in support of H.J. Res. 59, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013: “While this deal does not include everything I would like it to, it is a step in the right direction and reduces the deficit and does not raise taxes. It helps provide relief for MacDill AFB and other domestic priorities in Central Florida facing across-the-board sequester cuts. “We haven’t passed a budget in five years. We need to stop the destructive cycle of governing cr...
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U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15) issued the following statement in remembrance of the 12th Anniversary of September 11, 2001: “This day 12 years ago, America experienced a national tragedy on our soil. We deeply mourn the loss of those precious lives and we stand committed to freedom. America is a country of great resolve and incredible strength. “May God bless our great nation.” ###
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As we remember those who died, what happened one year ago today in Benghazi, Libya is a tragedy. Four of our citizens perished in the attacks on the American consulate. As the administration continues to withhold information, the House of Representatives continues to demand answers. More must be done to bring justice to the families of those who lost their loved ones in this terrorist attack.
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