PolitiFact | Gus Bilirakis

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Rep. Gus Bilirakis is a Republican Congressman from Florida. He represents the 9th Congressional District, an area north of Tampa Bay.

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Gus Bilirakis
stated on June 13, 2017 in an email:

"A study by the National Economics Research Association showed that the (Paris climate) deal could cost 2.7 million lost jobs in the U.S. by 2025 should our country adhere to the commitments made by the Obama Administration."

By Manuela Tobias • June 21, 2017
Gus Bilirakis
stated on June 24, 2015 in a speech on the House floor:

"Florida has reduced its carbon emissions by 20 percent since 2005."

By Joshua Gillin • July 7, 2015
Gus Bilirakis
stated on January 2, 2014 in a Bay News 9 interview:

Under a proposed bill, a $100,000 home’s flood insurance premium would be "maybe $200 or $300 annually."

By Joshua Gillin • January 7, 2014
Gus Bilirakis
stated on April 15, 2009 in a news release:

It is "the Department of Homeland Security's view that returning military veterans and gun owners are likely to commit terrorist acts."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 16, 2009

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