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Congressman Cliff Stearns
Working for Florida's Sixth District since 1989
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- Stearns on Healthcare Reform Legislation. Stearns makes his opening remarks as the Energy & Commerce Committee begins consideration of healthcare legislation. (7-16-09)
- Stearns on Healthcare Reform. Stearns expresses support form aking healthcare more affordabler and more accessible. (7-9-09)
Stearns secured $628,000 for three projects important to the people of Marion County.
Stearns obtained $250,000 for the Belleview Bypass and Baseline Road project; $200,000 for SunTran to buy a new bus; and $178,600 for the Marion County Sheriff Office to purchase fingerprint identification equipment.
Stearns presented the funding to County officials at an event held in the County Commission Chambers in Ocala.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued 48 recalls this year on toys or other children's products imported from China, due to concerns with lead content in the product, the paint, or the packaging; or concern that magnets on the toy could become separated and swallowed by a child. As Ranking Member of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) sought to determine how best to protect American consumers from harmful products.
STEARNS CALLS ON CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE STEROID USE IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLINGWASHINGTON, JULY 6, 2007 - Today Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) called on the House Energy & Commerce Committee to investigate allegations of rampant steroid use in professional wrestling. Said Stearns, "Between 1985 and 2006, 89 wrestlers have died before the age of 50. Of course, not all of these deaths can be attributed to steroid use. However, this abnormally high number of deaths of young, fit athletes should raise congressional alarms. Millions of young wrestling fans, for better or for worse, look up to professional wrestlers as role models. The Anabolic Steroid Act of 1990 makes it a felony to use and distribute these drugs. Congress needs to investigate the recent events and find out how big of a problem steroid use is in professional wrestling.
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Stearns on College Football
PBS's Nightly Business Report examined college football as big business and interviewed Stearns. As Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, Stearns held a number of hearings on college football and the well-being of the student athletes.
In the hearings, Stearns expressed concern over the graduation rates of student athletes, problems involving the recruitment of athletes, the BCS, and declining academic standards.
Energy Challenges
America needs to balance new production with new energy sources and technologies. (10-10-07).
Honoring the U.S. Air Force
Stearns, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, pays tribute to that branch of the armed forces . (9-18-07).
Energy Bill Would Hurt Florida
During House debate on Energy legislation, Stearns notes that a provision would harm Florida consumers with higher eneregy costs. (8-4-07).
Christian Persecution in Egypt
Stearns speaks on the House floor about the persecution in Egypt of a christian woman. (8-1-07).
Stearns Honors Tuskegee Airmen
Stearns found 5 Tuskegee Airmen living in the Sixth District and presented them with Congressional Gold Medals for their service in the famed unit. (7-23-07)
Stearns on MSNBC about Steroid Abuse in Pro Wrestling (iPod/Quicktime Format)
Dozens of professional wrestlers have died prematurely, and Stearns calls for a hearing to look into the use of steroids and other drugs within the industry (7-10-07).
Stearns at Press Conference on Tornado Damage ep. Cliff Stearns joined Governor Crist at the diaster site for a press conference on the tornado damage and recovery efforts (2-3-07).
Stearns Reacts to VA Recovery of Stolen Laptop VA Secretary Nicholson announces to Stearns and other members that it has recovered the stolen laptop with the personal information of 26 million veterans (6-29-06).
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Congressman Cliff Stearns' One Minute Floor Statement on UF Basketball in Final Four
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