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  • NEW FUNDING WILL PROTECT FLORIDA’S PRECIOUS THREE SISTERS, MANATEES
    Mar 6, 2009  - One of the most unique and remarkable living things in our state is the manatee.  For decades local, state and federal officials have worked to preserve habitat for the manatee, protecting them from the dangers of boats and red tide. As you likely know, the best way to help the manatee is to protect... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR CLASS OF 2013 SERVICE ACADEMY APPLICATIONS
    Jul 30, 2008  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today reminded 5th District high school students interested in applying to one of the service academies that all completed applications must be postmarked and mailed to her office no later than November 8, 2008.  Complete information on the app... More
  • NEW GI BILL SIGNED INTO LAW – HUGE VICTORY FOR 5TH DISTRICT VETERANS
    Jul 11, 2008  - Last week America celebrated the 4th of July and our nation’s independence.  As veterans know, the freedoms we enjoy come with costs.  Millions of soldiers have defended American over the years, with tens of thousands serving in the military today.   Those soldiers return from ... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE HAILS PASSAGE OF NEW GI BILL FOR 21ST CENTURY SOLDIERS
    Jun 19, 2008  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today released the following statement about House passage of the emergency war supplemental conference report, legislation that includes the historic new GI Bill for 21st Century soldiers.  Rep. Brown-Waite is the lead Republican co-sponsor of... More
  • GENERAL COLIN POWELL SUPPORTS NEW GI BILL
    May 9, 2008  - In a speech at the City College of New York, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell endorsed the new GI Bill strongly supported by Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05).  H.R. 5740 and S. 22 would update and expand the Montgomery GI Bill to meet the needs of 21st Century veterans and pro... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE RECEIVES THE “A IN ENGLISH” AWARD
    May 8, 2008  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced that she has received the prestigious “A in English” award from the U.S. English organization.  The award is bestowed on Members of Congress who promote English as the unifying language of the United States.  Congresswoman Brown-Waite has... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE JOINS IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS AT RALLY TO SUPPORT NEW GI BILL FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
    Apr 29, 2008  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today joined veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom on the U.S. Capitol steps at a rally in support of a new and updated GI Bill for the 21st Century.  Rep. Brown-Waite, the lead Republican co-sponsor of H.R. 5740, the Post-9/... More
  • REP. BROWN-WAITE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2008 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
    Apr 28, 2008  - U.S. Representative Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) today announced the winners of the 2008 5th District Congressional Art Competition.  The awards ceremony was held Friday evening, April 25th, 2008.  Images of the winning entries may be found below each of the descriptions, and will also be posted on the... More
  • PROVIDING MONTGOMERY GI BILL BENEFITS TO GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS
    Apr 11, 2008  - Throughout our nation’s history, brave citizens have volunteered to defend America, both in peacetime and in times of war.  Millions of soldiers in our all-volunteer military have an exemplary record of service defending our freedoms, and as time has passed more and more National Guard and Reserve m... More
  • WORKING TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR 5TH DISTRICT FAMILIES
    Feb 8, 2008  - Knowing of your interest in education, I am happy to provide you with an update from Washington, DC, on this important issue.  As a former educator, I am very sensitive to the needs of teachers and students.  As a parent, I am well aware of the challenges that accompany the heavy responsibility ... More