Archive for September, 2008

Bush promises veto if Senate gives OK

WASHINGTON - The House has voted to allow oil drilling off the nation’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts if states agree - but only 50 or more miles out. Republicans called the bill a ruse, saying that’s well beyond where most of the estimated 18 billion barrels of oil is [...]

Estero, FL –Mack’s Meet & Greet reception this evening at the Veranda restaurant in Fort Myers was another great success, and showcased our community’s continued strong support for Congressman Connie Mack’s re-election. Mack’s campaign has held well over one dozen Meet & Greet receptions throughout Southwest Florida, with numerous others planned in the upcoming weeks.

For [...]

Thursday was a great day for veterans in the U.S. House of Representatives, nationally and especially locally.

Not only did the House pass a cost-of-living increase for disabled veterans and dependents of deceased veterans, it authorized $131 million for the construction of a VA outpatient clinic in Cape Coral.

Rep. Connie Mack IV, R-Fort Myers, deserves credit [...]

Cape Coral’s hope for a new veteran’s outpatient clinic edged a little closer this week when the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that could pave the way.

The bill, HR 6832 or the Veteran’s Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act, offers $131 million for the construction of a 200,000-square-foot clinic in Cape Coral.

It authorizes funds [...]

House gives its OK; 2011 debut planned

Construction may begin soon on a $131 million veterans clinic in Cape Coral.

A bill authorizing the 200,000-square-foot facility passed through the House on Thursday and is now headed toward the Senate.

Barring delays, the building could be open in 2011.

“The motivation for this is to provide a broader array of [...]