Press Releases
August 22, 2008
MIAMI—Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will visit Florida International University’s College of Engineering and Computing on Monday, August 25th at 2:00 p.m. Diaz-Balart will tour the facilities and meet with administration, faculty and students to discuss the university’s advancements and efforts in renewable energy and biofuels, solar energy, transportation, Everglades restoration and hurricane research and development.
WHAT: Tour and briefing at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing
August 20, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will present a check for $147,000 in federal funds to Collier County for South Immokalee Park Community Center, Thursday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m.
August 18, 2008
Today Congressman Diaz-Balart issued the following statement regarding Tropical Storm Fay.
August 15, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will hold a press conference in Collier County next Wednesday, August 20th at 11:30 a.m. to highlight his CARS Act, a bill that will give Collier County commuters a tax deduction on gas expenses.
Issues:Tax Relief
August 15, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will present a check for $147,000 in federal funds to Collier County for South Immokalee Park Community Center, next Thursday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m.
August 13, 2008
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will visit the Community Health of South Dade Doris Ison Health Center tomorrow and read to children as part of the Reach Out and Read Program.
Issues:Healthcare
August 7, 2008
Today Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi is in sunny South Florida promoting her new book, while Americans continue to struggle at the pump.Congressman Diaz-Balart made the following statement.
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August 6, 2008
Congressman Diaz-Balart will join the Office Depot Foundation tomorrow August 6th at 2:00 p.m. for the Backpack Donation Day.
July 24, 2008
This week the House of Representatives passed H.Res.645, a resolution sponsored by Congressman Diaz-Balart, honoring the United States Capitol Police force.
Issues:Defense/National Security
July 23, 2008
Today Congressman Diaz-Balart once again met with Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos and Colombian Ambassador to the U.S. Carolina Barco to discuss the Free Trade Agreement, Plan Colombia and the recent rescue of 15 hostages held by the terrorist group FARC.
Issues:Foreign AffairsTrade