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Washington, DC (June 12th) - Rep. Gene Taylor (MS-04) gives opening remarks and discusses a reported meeting between a National Flood Insurance Program official and insurance agents as well as a State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. memo on filing claims as flood versus wind damage, thus passing the costs to taxpayers:

Washington, DC (May 30th) - On Thursday, May 24th, Congress passed the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007, to fund vital government programs.  Included in the supplemental is  $6.3 billion for Hurricane relief assistance in areas affected by 2005 hurricanes.  Funding includes the appropriation of $4.1 billion for FEMA and $1.4 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers.  It also provides $175 million for projects by the Corps relating to natural disasters.  To see the full list of Emergency Appropriations CLICK HERE

Taylor Pledges Hearing on Navy Boat Barriers

WASHINGTON, DC (May 25th)  – Today U.S. Congressman Gene Taylor, Chairman of the Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee, informed the United States Navy that he will hold a hearing to investigate alleged problems and potential wrongdoing in the procurement of Navy boat barriers. CLICK HERE for full story

Gene Taylor briefs viewers on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on his district.

Defense bill passes the House

Provides vital equipment for troops and

 benefits for Active, Guard & Retired Military Service Members

South Mississippi to receive $6B in defense projects

WASHINGTON, DC (May 17) – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1585, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.  This legislation authorizes $503.8 billion for the Department of Defense and $141.8 billion to support ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during fiscal year 2008.    

H.R. 1585 authorizes a total of $4.6 billion dollars for the procurement of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP).  These vehicles are designed with a V-shape hull that provides a significant improvement over the U.S. military’s other armored vehicles in protecting troops against underbody mines and IEDs.  Representative Gene Taylor led the effort to provide an additional $4.1 billion for the procurement of the MRAP vehicle—which has recently been identified by Secretary of Defense Robert Gate’s number one acquisition priority for force protection. CLICK HERE to read full article.

U.S. Representative Gene Taylor

Statement on Opening of Bay of St. Louis Bridge

May 17, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC (May 17) – U.S. Congressman Gene Taylor today issued the following response regarding the opening of the new U.S. 90 bridge across the Bay of St. Louis:

I deeply regret that I am not able to join you today as you celebrate the opening of the new bridge across the Bay of St. Louis.  Although my duties in the House of Representatives prevent me from participating in this wonderful event, please know that I wish I were here with you on this very special day.

The old bridge that once spanned the Bay of St. Louis opened in August 1953, the month before I was born.  It never occurred to me, through all the years that the bridge stood and after my countless trips across and under it, that one day I would still be standing and it wouldn’t.  Sadly, as we learned, things that were simply unimaginable became our new reality on August 29, 2005.  To read more CLICK HERE.

Representative Gene Taylor gives opening remarks on his suggestions for legislative action for the National Flood Insurance program.

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