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To: bearshark who wrote (235871)	7/10/2007 6:49:26 AM
From: jttmab	Respond to of 281500

Maybe he has decided to run as an apologist. I would think he's either running as an anti-apologist or a tired-apologist. Perhaps that's why he hasn't officially declared his candidacy. He's undecided. jttmab

To: bearshark who wrote (235871)	7/10/2007 8:03:21 AM
From: jttmab	Respond to of 281500

Remember this .... H. R. 3902 (IH) Chamois Truthful Labeling Act of 2005 (Introduced in House) by Rep Bilirakis, Michael, FL By coincidence the factory that produced the Chamois cloths as described in that HR was in his district. Sadly, it never passed the House. But in the process of finding out whether it passed or not [Don't ask me why I checked or even remembered to check.] I found out that he sponsored another HR which did pass in the House. Just in case you didn't know that the GOP House was busy working on the people's business. This is what they did..... Bill Number: H. Res. 169 (RH) Bill Title: Recognizing the importance of sun safety, and for other purposes. (Reported in House) Sponsor: Rep Bilirakis, Michael View all legislation sponsored by this member. Introduced: 2005/03/17 Latest Major Action: 2005/06/07 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Notes: There are no notes for this Bill HRES 169 RH House Calendar No. 45 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 169 [Report No. 109-103] Recognizing the importance of sun safety, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2005 Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself and Ms. ESHOO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce June 7, 2005 Additional sponsors:, Mr. BOUCHER,, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas,,, Mrs. BONO, and, Mr. HINCHEY June 7, 2005 Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed [Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic] RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of sun safety, and for other purposes. Whereas Americans of all ages cherish the pleasures of outdoor activities, and too few recognize that overexposure to the sun and its ultraviolet radiation, classified by the Department of Health and Human Services as a known carcinogen, is the leading cause of skin cancer; Whereas it is critically important to be safe in the sun because skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in our country today, affecting 1 in 5 Americans during their lifetimes and killing 1 person every hour of every day; Whereas more than 1,000,000 new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year, accounting for nearly half of all new cases of cancer and exceeding the incidence of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer combined; Whereas most people receive approximately 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure by age 18, setting the stage for skin cancer later in life; Whereas skin cancer is highly preventable by taking simple precautions when engaged in outdoor activities; Whereas research demonstrates that practicing good sun safety has the potential to significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer; Whereas the Sun Safety Alliance and its members have dedicated themselves to promoting sun safety, eliminating skin cancer from excessive sun exposure, and encouraging sun protection practices, especially among children; and Whereas the Sun Safety Alliance has designated the week of June 5, 2005, to June 11, 2005, as National Sun Safety Week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, [Struck out->] That the House of Representatives-- [<-Struck out] [Struck out->] (1) recognizes the importance of sun safety; [<-Struck out] [Struck out->] (2) recognizes the need for school-based sun safety education programs; [<-Struck out] [Struck out->] (3) encourages all Americans to protect themselves and their children from the dangers of excessive sun exposure; [<-Struck out] [Struck out->] (4) congratulates the Sun Safety Alliance for its efforts to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer; and [<-Struck out] [Struck out->] (5) supports the goals and ideas of National Sun Safety Week. [<-Struck out] That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the importance of sun safety; (2) encourages all Americans to protect themselves and their children from the dangers of excessive sun exposure; (3) congratulates organizations like the Sun Safety Alliance for their efforts to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer; and (4) supports the goals and ideals of National Sun Safety Week. House Calendar No. 45 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 169 [Report No. 109-103] RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of sun safety, and for other purposes.