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Bilirakis, Clarke, Steube and Panetta Bill Aims to Boost Competition in Media

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 31, 2023

Washington D.C. - Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Greg Steube (R-FL), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced bipartisan legislation known as the Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act (IPTIA). The purpose of this bill is to promote diversity and competition in the media industry by providing incentives for new and independent voices to thrive.The global video market is projected to reach a value of $1 trillion or more by 2030. However, this growth has not been evenly distributed among programming creators. As a result, traditional media...

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Bilirakis Successfully Pushes VA to Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 31, 2023

Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) has successfully convinced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) for Veterans who rely on insulin or have a problematic history of hypoglycemia. CGMs are devices that automatically and continuously monitor blood glucose levels. This change will benefit approximately 80,000 Veterans who live in Florida's 12th Congressional District and millions of others across the nation."Veterans deserve the best possible care available," said Rep. Bilirakis. "CGMs offer detailed data that can help...

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Which former Pasco Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30?

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 28, 2023

These former Pasco Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 30.

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Pasco County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 21

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 28, 2023

There were 112 reported residential sales in Pasco County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Pasco Reporter area weekly mass times

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the Pasco Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Joint Caucus Condemnation of President Erdogan's Comments on Hamas

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 27, 2023

Washington, DC - Representatives from various Congressional caucuses have come together to issue a strong condemnation of Turkish President Erdogan's recent comments regarding Hamas. The Co-Chairs and Vice Co-Chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, Armenian Caucus, Israel Allies Caucus, and Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance Caucus expressed their concern over Erdogan's refusal to label Hamas as a terrorist organization.In their joint statement, the representatives stated, "Hamas is a terrorist group committed to murdering Jews and destroying Israel and any suggestion...

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Pasco, Hernando and Citrus County Veterans Encouraged to Attend Veteran Resource Fair

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 24, 2023

Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) is hosting his annual Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Challenger K-8 School of Science and Mathematics in Spring Hill. The event aims to provide local veterans and their families with information about the benefits and opportunities available to them in the community."Throughout my tenure in Congress, I've made advocating for Veterans and their families a top priority," said Congressman Gus Bilirakis. "Each year, through the Veterans Resource Fair, we help link Veterans in need with...

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Which former Pasco Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

This former Pasco Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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Pasco Reporter area weekly mass times

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the Pasco Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Pasco County home sales in week ending Oct. 14

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 21, 2023

There were 44 reported residential sales in Pasco County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Pasco County home valuation prices fell in September 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Pasco County fell by $3,850 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.6%.

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Bilirakis Supports Jim Jordan for House Speaker

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 16, 2023

In an Op-Ed set to appear in The Hill, Congressman Gus Bilirakis expresses his support for Jim Jordan as the next House Speaker. Bilirakis and Jordan were both part of the 2007 freshman class of Republicans and have worked together to restore trust and integrity in Congress.Bilirakis highlights his own recognition as one of the most effective Members of Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). He also mentions his high score for bipartisanship from the Lugar Center and Georgetown University. Bilirakis emphasizes his commitment to conservative principles and...

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Pasco Reporter area weekly mass times

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the Pasco Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Recent Pasco County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 14, 2023

There were 75 reported residential sales in Pasco County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Bilirakis Proudly Endorses Speaker-Designate Jim Jordan

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 13, 2023

Washington, DC: U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis enthusiastically endorsed his long-time friend and conservative leader, Jim Jordan, as Speaker of the House of Representatives. During today's Republican Conference meeting, Congressman Jordan secured enough votes to become the Speaker Designate. Congressman Bilirakis pledged his support for Speaker Designate Jordan and vowed to work towards garnering the necessary support within the Republican Conference for him to become Speaker."Jim has a long and distinguished record of championing a conservative agenda while prioritizing...

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Pasco County district student body primarily comprised of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 12, 2023

The most represented ethnicity in the Pasco County district's student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Bilirakis Urges Biden Administration to Protect Jewish Students Against Harassment and Anti-Semitic Behavior

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 12, 2023

Washington, DC - Congressman Gus Bilirakis has joined his colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to take immediate action to protect Jewish students from harassment and anti-Semitic behavior on college and university campuses. This call for action comes in response to ongoing Pro-Hamas demonstrations that have been taking place on campuses across the country and around the world following the recent brutal attack on Israel by the terrorist organization.In a letter addressed to Secretary Cardona, the lawmakers expressed their concern...

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Congressman Gus Bilirakis Condemns Anti-Semitism in Wake of Pro-Hamas Taunts

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 10, 2023

Washington, DC: Earlier today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Caucus, issued a statement condemning anti-Semitism in the wake of pro-Hamas taunts at solemn pro-Israel gatherings in the United States mourning the dead."As Co-Chair of the International Religious Freedom Caucus, I know that global anti-Semitism has been problematic since time immemorial. However, it is particularly despicable as war rages in Israel and civilians have been tortured, kidnapped, and slaughtered," said Congressman Gus...

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Effective property tax rate in Pasco County were lower than the national average in Q3 2023

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

Property owners in Pasco County paid 0.7% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is less than 0.6 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Pasco Reporter.

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How did home valuation prices perform in Pasco County during Q3 2023?

By Pasco Reporter | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Pasco County rose by $1,000, while total sales decreased by 19.9%.