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Obama administration to honor a 125-mile no-drill zone that I wrote into law with former
Sen. Martinez in 2006. So for now, the operative policy and law of the United States is to
use much of the eastern Gulf of Mexico as the last remaining training range for our military
pilots. Give that up to the oil boys and you sacrifice national security. Meanwhile, gas prices
fluctuate because speculators, who behave like condo-flippers, are allowed to buy and resell
oil contracts. Until we stop that, we’ll continue to be gouged at the pump. Congress ought
to be looking at that, and at a real alternative energy program - instead of trying to put oil
rigs off the world-class tourist spots all along Florida’s coast.”
Brown-Waite and her chosen successor have been conspicuously silent about the
environmental disaster facing Florida and possibly the world.
Brown-Waite moaned and groaned about the Democrats spending wastefully, then
used taxpayer funding to send out mailers citing her successes.
In 2003, when anti-French sentiment ran strong because of France’s opposition to
our invading Iraq, Brown-Waite sponsored the American Heroes Repatriation Act, which
called for the removal of deceased American WWII soldiers buried in France and Belgium.
She complained that Americans spent tourism dollars in to visit relatives in other countries.
Slinky is a all Grey shorthaired 10 month
The bill was not passed, and she gained the nickname of The Undertaker.
old cat. He was found as a stray kitten and
A Jan 29, 2008 press release by Brown-Waite stated that she “reluctantly supported
still needs a home. He gets along with other
House passage” of the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People
“ My name is Phoebe, and I am a sweet
cats and LOVES dogs. He would do great
Act of 2008. “The bill sends hundreds of millions of dollars to people who do not pay fed-
little black and gray, 3 y.o, s.f. toy poodle,
in a home with dogs that are cat friendly.
eral income taxes, including residents of Puerto Rico and territories like Guam. I do not
who likes to cuddle, be carried, follow you
He has been tested for feline leukemia/aids,
believe American taxpayer funds should be sent to foreign citizens who do not pay taxes.”
around and be your companion. I have been
been dewormed, has had all his shots, been
Luis De Rosa of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of the United States was
abused in the recent past, so I need a few
neutered, and has been on flea prevention.
angered by Brown-Waite’s statement and sent a letter to Governor Charlie Crist’s office.
hours to learn that you are not going to hurt
Please contact his foster mom Tanya at
“Congresswoman Brown-Waite’s misinformed statement about the citizenship status of
me, then I will be the love of your life. A
smalls98789@gmail.com or 352-697-5657.
Puerto Ricans – referring to us as “foreign citizens” – underscores the lack of knowledge
Humane Society of Central Florida Pet Res-
and interest in this vital and growing segment of our state’s population by our elected repre-
cue, Inc, is the local pet rescue who works
sentatives and officials.”
to rehome the animals in need in the Citrus
Lets elect someone who will be willing to work for all of us here in District 5!
County area, where you can help “ your lo-
Someone who will work to bring jobs here, help to make retirement here possible and at-
cal animals.” Our mailing address is 4085
tempt to preserve our natural beauty and the tourism which supports so many of us.
N Chisholm Pt, Beverly Hills, FL 34465,
does a home visit prior to adoption. AH-
Vacancies on Citrus Fire Code Appeals Board
SCFPRInc. has a weekly FRIDAY adoption
There are two alternate member advisory board positions open on the county com-
at the Pet Supermarket in Inverness, from
mission’s Fire Code Appeals Board. The board is made up of volunteers and meets quarterly
1-3 PM, if you would like to make a dry dog
and as needed.
food donation, or meet and become a foster
It reviews any locally proposed technical amendments to building standards or
“Romeo” is a 1 yr old male, Chocolate Lab
volunteer. If you want to adopt me, phone
regulations and makes recommendations to the countycommission. It also hears appeals
mix. He is dark brown with a large white
352. 527.9050 and leave your name and
of code interpretations, and makes decisions on variations and modifications concerning
marking on his chest. He is a very happy,
number for my foster mom to return your
technical codes and standards.
friendly, playful dog. For more information,
call, later.
For information about serving as an alternate member, call Assistant Fire Chief
contact our WAG number 352-528-9888.
Ken Clamer at 527-4408.
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