Press Releases
July 2, 2008
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that the State of Florida has been selected as one of six states to participate in their differentiated accountability pilot program. Congressman Diaz-Balart took part in a state-wide, bipartisan effort to urge the Department to select Florida.
June 27, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will join Pastor Jimmie L. Williams, III at the Greater New Mount Zion Church in Homestead on Tuesday, July 1st at 7:00 p.m. to discuss issues important to our community.
June 27, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will present a check for $294,000 in federal funds to the Town of Miami Lakes Transit Program this Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
June 26, 2008
As the only Florida Member to serve on the House Science and Technology Committee, hurricane research and development remains a top priority for Congressman Diaz-Balart.
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June 25, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart, along with the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation (FCGCF), will host a free Glaucoma screening in Hialeah Gardens on June 30th.
Issues:Healthcare
June 24, 2008
Today Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart and Lincoln Diaz-Balart explained their vote in opposition to H.R. 6346, stating the legislation would result in the double gouging of Florida residents.
Issues:Fiscal Responsibility
June 20, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart, along with the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation (FCGCF), will host free Glaucoma screenings in Miami on June 23rd and June 30th.
Issues:Healthcare
June 20, 2008
This week, Congressman Diaz-Balart voted to extend unemployment insurance for 13 weeks in all states.
June 12, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will present a check for $323,911 in federal funds to Collier County for the Physicians Led Access Network, known as PLAN, this Monday, June 16th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Issues:Healthcare
June 2, 2008
Today Congressman Diaz-Balart delivered the keynote address and welcomed 100 new U.S. Citizens at the first ever naturalization ceremony in Naples at the Collier Campus of Edison Community College.
Issues:Immigration